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1998 Chevrolet Corvette
All trims
$17,000Median asking price · 131 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,130–$20,497
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1998 BMW M3
VIN
WBSBK0334WEC39714
GOOD DEAL
· $3,990 below typical price
Lavon, TX
Listed at
$12,000
typical market $15,990 · 11 comps
This 1998 BMW M3 is listed at $12,000 with 115,852 miles in Lavon, TX.
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Sold by Driveline Auto Solution
10926 State Highway 205, Lavon, TX 75166
Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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1998 BMW M3
VIN WBSBK0334WEC39714
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 11 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 7, 2026This vehicle · $12,000
Below market
$9,995
Typical price
$15,990
Above market
$18,995
This vehicle: $12,000 — $3,990 below the typical market price ($15,990)
Asking $12,000 · typical market price $15,990 · based on 11 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
May 22, 2026 · $12,000
May 25, 2026 · $12,000
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN WBSBK0334WEC39714, spanning 3 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driveline Auto Solution | Lavon, TX 75166 | $12,000 | 115,852 mi | 2026-05-24 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driveline Auto Solution LLC | Lavon, TX 75166 | $12,000 | 115,852 mi | 2026-05-23 | 61 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBSBK0334WEC39714Engine
Horsepower
240
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Convertible/Cabriolet
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
1998
Made by
BMW M GMBH
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
20
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
$2,330
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 BMW M3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$11,650
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$10,500
Total, 5 years
$28,950
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1998 BMW M3 has 1 recall campaign as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
1 recall campaign on this model year
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AIR BAGSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH A SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM CONSISTING OF DOOR-MOUNTED THORAX AIR BAGS (REAR DOOR AIR BAGS ARE OPTIONAL), A…NHTSA campaign 99V063001
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 1998 BMW M3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 29, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1998 BMW M3 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $5,202 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | $18,498 |
| March 2026 | $17,448 |
| July 2026 | $18,050 |
| August 2026 | $25,349 |
| September 2026 | $32,971 |
| October 2026 | $23,700 |
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As of October 10, 2026, among alternatives (model years 1998–1999) to the 1998 BMW M3 in this catalog, the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette has the lowest median asking price ($17,000, 131 listings with photos) and the 1999 Porsche 911 the highest ($29,599, 68 listings).
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1998 BMW M3
All trims · United States
$12,000Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $23,900 · 25 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $16,190–$30,647
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$17,599 higher median
1999 Porsche 911
All trims
$29,599Median asking price · 68 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$24,996–$39,900
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 BMW M3 All trims | $23,900 | $16,190–$30,647 | 25 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette All trims | $17,000 | $14,130–$20,497 | 131 |
| 1999 Porsche 911 All trims | $29,599 | $24,996–$39,900 | 68 |
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 10, 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
What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 268 | $103,021 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 96 | $96,059 | 93% | 4,734 mi |
| 2025 | 157 | $89,998 | 87% | 13,770 mi |
| 2024 | 151 | $87,049 | 84% | 19,493 mi |
| 2023 | 151 | $82,589 | 80% | 26,695 mi |
| 2022 | 81 | $72,987 | 71% | 36,755 mi |
| 2021 | 60 | $69,996 | 68% | 40,687 mi |
| 2018 | 121 | $54,883 | 53% | 57,625 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
