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BMW 3.0 CSi

1971–1975

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  • Lowest price

    US$52,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$121,000

    Since 2020 · n=3

  • Highest price

    US$138,999

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    3

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 3 lots

BMW 3.0 CSi

Based on 3 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outlow confidence

US$121,000

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

US$98,350

-19%

5-Year Forecast

US$92,172

-24%

Estimates based on 3 verified United States sales.

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Weak

25

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The BMW 3.0 CSi has declined 9.3 percent over the past twelve months, settling at a median of $121,000 in a thin market tracked by just three transactions. The combination of modest production at 8,144 units and Highly Collectible status suggests structural appeal, though recent momentum has clearly softened.

With zero active listings and only three sales in the past year, liquidity remains severely constrained—a condition that typically benefits patient sellers but creates friction for buyers seeking immediate acquisition. The sparse transaction volume makes near-term price signals unreliable, and any individual sale can skew the median meaningfully.

The three-year projection suggests further softening to roughly $98,350, a decline of approximately 19 percent from current levels, with five-year forecasts settling near $92,000 before potential stabilization. These downside scenarios reflect both current market pressure and the thin-liquidity environment, which generally constrains appreciation in early-stage classic cycles.

Despite the depreciation signals, the CSi's appreciating-classic classification and moderate desirability indicate foundational collector interest that may sustain values once current weakness exhausts itself. The confidence rating remains low, reflecting the small sample size and illiquidity that complicate reliable projection, but the "bottomed out" status suggests risk has shifted toward the buyer's side of the equation.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$121,000
  • 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)US$940
  • MaintenanceUS$3,220
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$7,380
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through67%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$104,000
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$52,000 – US$138,999
  • Total Sales Tracked3

Recent sales

  • US$52,000

    Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026

  • US$138,999

    Bring a Trailer · 3 Aug 2026

  • US$121,000

    mecum · 9 Mar 2024

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

BMW 3.0 CSi Prices & Market Data — United States | Marque