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BMW 2002 Turbo

1973–1974

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  • Lowest price

    US$181,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$181,500

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    US$181,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

BMW 2002 Turbo

Based on 1 verified auction result

No signal yet

US$132,960

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

Collectibility

8/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

Estimates pool 2 verified sales across United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The BMW 2002 Turbo market in the US remains extremely tight, with a single tracked transaction in the past twelve months establishing a median value near $133,000. The scarcity of market data—just one recorded sale across our entire database—means valuations should be treated as indicative rather than definitive, and any individual transaction carries outsized weight in price discovery.

Production of the 2002 Turbo was deliberately limited to 1,672 units globally, a constraint that underscores its status as a highly collectible classic. This narrow production run, combined with its historical significance as BMW's first turbocharged road car, secures its position in the appreciating-classic tier and ensures strong desirability among serious collectors despite its low trading frequency.

Liquidity in this segment is minimal. With no active listings and only one sale tracked in twelve months, buyers and sellers should expect extended marketing periods and potentially wide bid-ask spreads when specimens do come to market. The illiquid classification reflects both the car's rarity and the specialist nature of its collector base.

Mileage and condition specifics for recently transacted examples are not available in the current dataset, making it difficult to assess whether typical UK cars are garage-kept or driven examples. Prospective buyers should conduct independent inspections and service history reviews, as condition variance likely explains price scatter in this market segment.

Without sufficient transaction volume or forward guidance from auction houses, three- and five-year price projections cannot be reliably estimated at this time. The fundamental supply constraint—fewer than 1,700 originals exist worldwide—will continue to anchor collector interest, but actual price movement will depend heavily on broader classic-car sentiment and the condition and provenance of individual examples as they appear for sale.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$132,960
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$1,070
  • MaintenanceUS$3,220
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$7,510
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$181,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$181,500 – US$181,500
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • US$181,500

    mecum · 17 May 2025

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.