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20-Years-Owned 1998 BMW M3 Convertible

Sold at Bring a Trailer on May 2, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$13,586Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1998
Make and model
BMW M3
Generation
E36 M3
Version
M3 Convertible (US)
Miles shown
95,000
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WBSBK0338WEC39358
Title
Clean
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 52 comparable sales, 3% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$13,938 to $26,000
Median$18,450
Sales behind it52Likely

From 52 sales of the BMW M3 Convertible (US) (E36 M3) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,938 and $26,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Single-Family-Owned 1998 BMW M3 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, July 22, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 22, 2025$12,750
1998 BMW M3 ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 11, 2025MecumJan. 11, 2025$26,000
1998 BMW M3 ConvertibleCars & Bids, Jan. 7, 2025Cars & BidsJan. 7, 2025$11,600
Original-Owner 1999 BMW M3 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 31, 2026$15,500
1999 BMW M3 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, April 27, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 27, 2026$11,110
1998 BMW M3 Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 28, 2025$17,850
1999 BMW M3 ConvertibleCars & Bids, Sept. 19, 2025Cars & BidsSept. 19, 2025$7,600
1999 BMW M3 Convertible Dinan SBring a Trailer, Aug. 7, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 7, 2025$14,526