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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 shows limited recent activity in the United States, with a single tracked transaction establishing a median price of $132,960. This sparse data set—just one sale over the past twelve months—means current valuations carry low statistical confidence and should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

The 2002 Turbo occupies a rarefied collectibility tier, classified as highly collectible with a score of 8, driven by its production scarcity of only 1,672 units worldwide. This low-volume output makes it a genuine rarity, and surviving examples command respect among BMW purists and early turbocharged-car enthusiasts. Condition, originality, and documented provenance typically weigh heavily in desirability assessments for this model.

Liquidity in the U.S. market for the 2002 Turbo remains illiquid, meaning buyers and sellers should expect long holding periods and narrow buyer pools. The absence of active listings and minimal transaction frequency suggest these cars change hands infrequently and often through specialist dealers or private networks rather than broad market channels. This illiquidity can magnify price dispersion when deals do occur.

Limited transaction data prevents reliable trend analysis or directional signaling at this time. A single annual sale is insufficient to establish whether the $132,960 price point reflects broader market momentum or represents an outlier transaction. Interested parties should seek multiple comparable sales and auction results across recent years to establish realistic expectations.

The 2002 Turbo's appreciating-classic classification indicates institutional market recognition of its collectible standing, but without sufficient transactional evidence, three- and five-year price projections cannot be credibly established. Future market direction will likely depend on broader interest in early Bavarian performance cars, the overall health of the classic-car market, and the availability of low-mileage, well-documented examples.

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.