BMW 3.0 CSi
1971–1975
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

Based on 3 verified auction results
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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$940
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$7,380
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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.