BMW 3.0 CSi
1971–1975
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

Based on 1 verified auction result
$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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$3,050
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$8,830
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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.