BMW i8

The BMW i8 in Australia has settled at a median of AUD $78,000, down 6.1 percent over the past 12 months. The downward pressure reflects the model's transition into full depreciation mode as the second-generation i8 matures and battery technology advances across the market.

Liquidity here is thin, with only two completed sales tracked over the past year out of a four-transaction sample window. This sparse transaction flow means pricing signals are tentative and buyers or sellers should expect negotiation difficulty if they operate outside major urban centers.

The i8's modest desirability stems partly from its 20,465-unit global production run and positioning as a depreciating modern sports car rather than a collectible. First-generation examples dominate the secondary market, and without heritage rarity or significant performance advantages over newer alternatives, demand remains subdued.

Current valuation appears to have found a floor after last year's decline. Base projections hold the median flat at AUD $78,000 over both the next three and five years, suggesting stabilization rather than recovery—typical for hybrid performance cars that lack classic status or investment appeal.

Buyers entering at current levels face the reality that further downside is limited but appreciation is unlikely. The buy signal reflects pricing that has already absorbed depreciation shock, though realizing that value will depend on finding the small pool of active demand in the Australian market.