As of May 2026, the BMW 6 Series (E24) market has 79 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $12,995, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $9,500 and $22,000. BMW 6 Series (E24) prices have decreased 11.3% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $83,836 to $74,321.
The typical BMW 6 Series (E24) on the market has 120,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 315 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current BMW 6 Series (E24) Pricing
A fair price for a BMW 6 Series (E24) in May 2026 is between $9,500 and $22,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $4,500 to $27,900 across 79 active listings.
Price Distribution (79 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$4,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$9,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$12,995
Typical market price
75th
$22,000
Above average / premium
90th
$27,900
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $14,662, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
2
$22,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
5
$12,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
18
$10,999
100,000 - 150,000 mi
35
$15,000
Over 150,000 mi
19
$10,000
BMW 6 Series (E24) Price Trends
BMW 6 Series (E24) prices have decreased 11.3% over the past quarter. In 2023-Q2, the median sale price was $74,321 across 1 sales, down from $83,836 in 2022-Q4.
Best Value BMW 6 Series (E24) by Model Year
The 1982 BMW 6 Series (E24) offers the best value with a median price of $4,500 across 7 listings. The most expensive model year is 1987 at a median of $22,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1977
1
$3,999
$3,999
$3,999
1978
1
$1,900
$1,900
$1,900
1979
2
$4,000
$4,000
$4,000
1982
7
$4,500
$3,200
$13,128
1984
12
$10,000
$7,500
$16,950
1985
8
$13,900
$9,500
$22,000
1986
12
$13,500
$2,500
$27,900
1987
20
$22,000
$6,000
$23,932
1988
7
$12,999
$3,500
$38,000
1989
9
$11,000
$10,000
$39,900
Where to Buy a BMW 6 Series (E24)
The highest concentration of BMW 6 Series (E24) listings is in CA with 18 active listings, followed by TX (10), GA (8), IL (7), CO (6).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in WA at $6,200, while CT has the highest at $27,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $21,700.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
18
$23,154
TX
10
$10,000
GA
8
$22,995
IL
7
$10,999
CO
6
$13,500
NY
5
$9,500
NJ
3
$21,950
WA
3
$6,200
CT
3
$27,900
MD
2
$4,900
BMW 6 Series (E24) Market Velocity
BMW 6 Series (E24) listings spend an average of 315 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 188 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
BMW 6 Series (E24) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $9,500 to $22,000. The median is $12,995. Anything below $9,500 is a strong value; above $22,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: BMW 6 Series (E24) prices have dropped 11.3% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1982 model year has the lowest median price at $4,500, making it the most accessible entry point into BMW 6 Series (E24) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 315 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 5 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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