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BMW M3 (G80)

2021–present

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  • Lowest price

    $109,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $109,500

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    $109,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

BMW M3

Based on 1 verified auction result

HOLDStablelow confidence

$110,811

Market value · recent verified sales

+5.1%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Prices have been flat (+5.1%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

≈$162,000

£80,000 UK list

Collectibility

3/10

Modest Demand

3-Year Forecast

$100,070

-10%

5-Year Forecast

$99,069

-11%

Estimates pool 12 verified sales across Australia, United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

18

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Good

60

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    $39,616-36%

    3 with · 3 without · low confidence

  • Built ≤ 2023

    $25,837-23%

    7 with · 5 without · med confidence

  • Bucket seats

    +$12,162+11%

    3 with · 9 without · low confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The BMW M3 G80 in the Australian market trades at a median of $110,811 AUD, representing a modest 5.1% gain over the past year, though this signal carries low confidence given minimal trading activity. The nameplate sits well below its $162,000 AUD list price, reflecting the typical depreciation curve for modern performance sedans in their early ownership cycles.

Liquidity remains a critical constraint on this model, with only one recorded transaction in the tracked sample over the past 12 months and zero active listings at present. This thin market makes it difficult to establish reliable price discovery, and prospective sellers should expect extended holding periods and limited buyer interest at any given time.

The G80 M3 carries a collectibility score of just 3 out of 10, classified as a depreciating modern with very low desirability. In the Australian market, recent M3 examples do not command the kind of enthusiasm seen in classic or first-generation iterations, and contemporary model-year variants typically appeal only to active drivers rather than collectors.

Base projections suggest continued erosion, with estimates pointing to roughly $100,070 AUD in three years and $99,069 AUD in five years—declines of 9.7% and 10.6% respectively from current levels. This trajectory aligns with expectations for modern luxury sports cars, which tend to stabilize only after moving substantially below purchase price and reaching an age where novelty begins to fade.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • MSRP (when new)≈$162,000 (£80,000 UK list)
  • Current avg value$110,811
  • Total appreciation-32%
  • Annual appr. rate+5.1%/yr
  • Segment average−10 to −25%/yr (early years)
MSRP converted from the UK list price at Jul 2026 rates — local launch pricing (taxes, import duty) may have differed. Appreciation is measured against the converted figure.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked12
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared12 (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$109,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$109,500 – $109,500
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • $109,500

    Collecting Cars · 3 Jan 2024

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