$65 higher median
1998 Jaguar XK8
All trims
$8,900Median asking price · 30 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,550–$10,661
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1997 BMW Z3 2 8
VIN
4USCJ3323VLC08031
Typical market price
$8,995
21 comparable listings
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
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Market price range
Based on 21 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 6, 2026Below market
$5,950
Typical price
$8,995
Above market
$17,500
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Listings
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4USCJ3323VLC08031Trim
2.8
Body
Convertible/Cabriolet
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
1997
Made by
BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
23
MPG
City
20
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
$2,020
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 23 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1997 BMW Z3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$10,500
Total, 5 years
$27,400
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1997 BMW Z3 has 2 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
2 recall campaigns on this model year
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.NHTSA campaign 06E026000
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING.NHTSA campaign 97V131000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1997 BMW Z3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1997 BMW Z3 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $798 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $7,997 |
| June 2026 | $8,450 |
| July 2026 | $7,900 |
| August 2026 | $7,428 |
| September 2026 | $7,962 |
| October 2026 | $8,795 |
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As of October 5, 2026, among alternatives (model years 1997–1999) to the 1997 BMW Z3 in this catalog, the 1998 Jaguar XK8 has the lowest median asking price ($8,900, 30 listings with photos) and the 1999 Porsche Boxster the highest ($11,999, 37 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 5, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
1997 BMW Z3
All trims · United States
$8,835Comparison catalog median · 38 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $6,995–$10,950
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$360 higher median
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
All trims
$9,195Median asking price · 26 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,495–$11,980
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$3,164 higher median
1999 Porsche Boxster
All trims
$11,999Median asking price · 37 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$10,885–$15,899
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 BMW Z3 All trims | $8,835 | $6,995–$10,950 | 38 |
| 1998 Jaguar XK8 All trims | $8,900 | $6,550–$10,661 | 30 |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class All trims | $9,195 | $6,495–$11,980 | 26 |
| 1999 Porsche Boxster All trims | $11,999 | $10,885–$15,899 | 37 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 5, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–2002What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 30 | $12,441 | 100% | 71,361 mi |
| 2001 | 64 | $15,809 | 127% | 70,042 mi |
| 2000 | 76 | $11,840 | 95% | 81,525 mi |
| 1999 | 38 | $12,164 | 98% | 88,219 mi |
| 1998 | 41 | $14,500 | 117% | 75,282 mi |
| 1997 | 43 | $8,795 | 71% | 86,160 mi |
| 1996 | 19 | $7,995 | 64% | 89,039 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
