As of June 2026, the BMW 3 Series (E30) market has 437 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $9,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $5,000 and $15,000. BMW 3 Series (E30) prices have decreased 92.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $100,171 to $8,050.
The typical BMW 3 Series (E30) on the market has 145,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 158 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current BMW 3 Series (E30) Pricing
A fair price for a BMW 3 Series (E30) in June 2026 is between $5,000 and $15,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,600 to $20,000 across 437 active listings.
Price Distribution (437 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,600
Budget / project cars
25th
$5,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$9,000
Typical market price
75th
$15,000
Above average / premium
90th
$20,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $12,543, 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
11
$12,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
9
$11,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
7
$5,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
57
$12,975
100,000 - 150,000 mi
147
$10,000
Over 150,000 mi
205
$7,500
BMW 3 Series (E30) Price Trends
BMW 3 Series (E30) prices have decreased 92.0% over the past quarter. In 2025-Q4, the median sale price was $8,050 across 1 sales, down from $100,171 in 2023-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, BMW 3 Series (E30) prices are down 59.3% ($8,050 vs. $19,800 a year ago).
BMW 3 Series (E30) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2016-Q1
2
$28,050
$19,525
2016-Q4
1
$105,424
$105,424
2017-Q3
1
$19,800
$19,800
2018-Q1
1
$25,300
$25,300
2022-Q1
1
$47,600
$47,600
2023-Q1
1
$100,171
$100,171
2025-Q4
1
$8,050
$8,050
Best Value BMW 3 Series (E30) by Model Year
The 1993 BMW 3 Series (E30) offers the best value with a median price of $4,900 across 26 listings. The most expensive model year is 1989 at a median of $14,500.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1982
4
$7,000
$3,000
$10,500
1983
5
$8,900
$7,900
$65,000
1984
16
$6,500
$3,800
$39,995
1985
23
$5,000
$2,500
$18,500
1986
21
$6,500
$2,500
$30,000
1987
72
$10,000
$2,500
$50,000
1988
28
$14,000
$2,500
$40,000
1989
60
$14,500
$2,800
$209,800
1990
37
$12,000
$4,000
$39,000
1991
64
$10,500
$2,999
$29,995
1992
29
$8,000
$3,000
$29,995
1993
26
$4,900
$2,500
$25,000
1994
52
$5,500
$2,800
$100,000
Where to Buy a BMW 3 Series (E30)
The highest concentration of BMW 3 Series (E30) listings is in CA with 83 active listings, followed by FL (36), WA (35), TX (32), GA (29).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $5,800, while FL has the highest at $15,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $9,200.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
83
$8,500
FL
36
$15,000
WA
35
$6,500
TX
32
$11,000
GA
29
$5,800
IL
27
$9,500
NY
25
$7,499
MI
23
$12,000
NJ
22
$7,000
CO
21
$9,500
BMW 3 Series (E30) Market Velocity
BMW 3 Series (E30) listings spend an average of 158 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 101 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
BMW 3 Series (E30) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $5,000 to $15,000. The median is $9,000. Anything below $5,000 is a strong value; above $15,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: BMW 3 Series (E30) prices have dropped 92.0% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1993 model year has the lowest median price at $4,900, making it the most accessible entry point into BMW 3 Series (E30) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 158 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 7 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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