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BMW 3.0 CSi

1971–1975

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  • Lowest price

    $61,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $61,500

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    $61,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

BMW 3.0 CSi

Based on 1 verified auction result

BUYBottomed Outlow confidence

$98,273

Market value · recent verified sales

-9.3%

12-month change

Buy

Conditions favour buyers. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -9.3%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$79,877

-19%

5-Year Forecast

$74,859

-24%

Estimates pool 6 verified sales across United States, Australia, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Weak

25

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The BMW 3.0 CSi has traded at a median of AUD $98,273 in the Australian market over the past year, down 9.3 percent from the prior period. With only one recorded transaction in our tracking sample, price signals carry low confidence but suggest the model may have found a floor after recent weakness.

The model's highly collectible status rests on a production run of 8,144 units, positioning it as a meaningful but not ultra-rare E9-generation coupe. Its classification as an appreciating classic reflects the enduring desirability of early-1970s BMW grand tourers, though current Australian market interest remains subdued relative to historical appetite.

Current Australian liquidity is severely constrained, with zero active listings and minimal transaction volume. A single sale over twelve months provides almost no reliable indication of true market depth or seller urgency, making price discovery difficult for both buyers and sellers in this geography.

Base projections point to further near-term softness, with median values estimated to decline to AUD $79,877 over three years and AUD $74,859 by year five, representing cumulative downside of roughly 24 percent from current levels. These forecasts assume continuation of modest collector demand and reflect the model's current low desirability signal in the Australian market.

The extreme illiquidity and low transaction count create significant uncertainty around both current pricing and forward trends. Any purchase or sale activity in this market should be anchored to condition, provenance, and mileage relative to comparable European sales, rather than recent local trades.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$98,273
  • Annual appr. rate-9.3%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked6
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared6 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$3,050
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$8,830
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 Price$61,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$61,500 – $61,500
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • $61,500

    Collecting Cars · 27 Feb 2025

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