Misallocation

1988 BMW M3

Sold at Cars & Bids on Sept. 23, 2026.

$120,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1988
Make and model
BMW M3
Generation
E30 M3
Version
M3 Coupe (US)
Miles shown
51,100
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WBSAK0300J2197065
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
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

Above the middle half of 57 comparable sales, 45% over its top.

Middle half of sales$55,000 to $83,000
Median$64,000
Sales behind it57Likely

From 57 sales of the BMW M3 Coupe (US) (E30 M3) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $55,000 and $83,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1988 BMW M3Cars & Bids, Oct. 5, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 5, 2026$39,100
1988 BMW M3Bring a Trailer, Sept. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 24, 2026$59,500
1988 BMW M3Bring a Trailer, Sept. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 11, 2026$73,000
1988 BMW M3Mecum, Jan. 11, 2026MecumJan. 11, 2026$90,000
1988 BMW M3Bring a Trailer, Dec. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 12, 2025$55,555
1988 BMW M3Bring a Trailer, Nov. 20, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 20, 2025$55,000
1988 BMW M3Bring a Trailer, June 13, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 13, 2025$47,500
1988 BMW M3Bring a Trailer, April 20, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 20, 2025$52,000