1998 BMW 3 Series
1998 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $7,112 over the last 12 months, based on 12 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $6,025 and $8,855. 382 currently for sale.
1998 BMW 3 Series against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $6.8k | $5.8k–$9.2k | 27 | 296 |
| 1996 | $9.3k | $7.3k–$13k | 38 | 302 |
| 1997 | $9.1k | $6.7k–$13k | 58 | 337 |
| 1998 | $8.6k | $6.8k–$12k | 54 | 382 |
| 1999 | $8.7k | $6.3k–$12k | 44 | 428 |
| 2000 | $8.2k | $5.5k–$13k | 43 | 645 |
| 2001 | $10k | $7k–$14k | 119 | 1,100 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1998 BMW 3 Series by version
- E36 3 Series
- $9k median, 28 sales in 3 years, 326 for sale
- E36/5 3 Series Compact
- $8.5k median, 25 sales in 3 years, 26 for sale
- E46 3 Series
- $8k median, 1 sale in 3 years, 16 for sale
Recent 1998 BMW 3 Series auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 1998 BMW 318i Touring Sep 30, 2026, Car & Classic | $6,362 | 42,795 | Car & Classic |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 1998 BMW 328is Coupe Sep 9, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $7,500 | 94,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1998 BMW 328i Convertible (E36) Aug 14, 2026, Car & Classic | $9,375 | 78,452 | Car & Classic |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1998 BMW 328i Convertible Jun 19, 2026, Car & Classic | $6,763 | 78,452 | Car & Classic |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 1998 BMW 323i Convertible Jun 5, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $6,500 | 94,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 23, 2026 | 1998 BMW 323ti May 23, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $10,425 | 109,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 7, 2026 | 1998 BMW 3-Series 318ti Feb 7, 2026, eBay | $4,550 | 165,102 | eBay |
| Feb 7, 2026 | 1998 BMW 328i Convertible Feb 7, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $8,700 | 99,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 1998 BMW 328i Sedan Jan 23, 2026, Cars & Bids | $7,800 | 98,200 | Cars & Bids |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 1998 BMW 328i Cabriolet Jan 12, 2026, Car & Classic | $5,156 | 58,914 | Car & Classic |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 1998 BMW 323ti Individual Jan 9, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $12,500 | 74,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 1998 BMW 318ti Nov 20, 2025, Cars & Bids | $3,500 | – | Cars & Bids |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 1998 BMW 328i Sport Coupe Sep 23, 2025, Car & Classic | $10,714 | 85,800 | Car & Classic |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 1998 BMW 328i SE Sep 14, 2025, Car & Classic | $8,036 | 38,764 | Car & Classic |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 1998 BMW 318ti Aug 28, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $10,000 | 36,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
737 1998 BMW 3 Series vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 382 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1998 BMW 3 Series cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1998 BMW 3 Series sold for a median of $7,112 across 12 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $6,025 and $8,855. There are 382 currently for sale.
How many 1998 BMW 3 Series listings are for sale right now?
There are 382 1998 BMW 3 Series listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.