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All trims
$17,000Median asking price · 131 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,130–$20,497
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1998 BMW M3
VIN
WBSBK9331WEC42719
GOOD DEAL
· $800 below typical price
Durham, NC
Listed at
$23,900
typical market $24,700 · 7 comps
This 1998 BMW M3 is listed at $23,900 with 90,934 miles in Durham, NC.
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Sold by Euroclassics LTD
4520 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705
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VIN report
1998 BMW M3
VIN WBSBK9331WEC42719
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
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Market price range
Based on 7 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 10, 2026This vehicle · $23,900
Below market
$21,595
Middle of range
$24,700
Above market
$32,790
This vehicle: $23,900 — $800 below the typical market price ($24,700)
Asking $23,900 · typical market price $24,700 · based on 7 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $2,000 (−7.7%) over 7 months.
Mar 6, 2026 · $25,900
Oct 9, 2026 · $23,900
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN WBSBK9331WEC42719, spanning 7 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euroclassics LTD. | Durham, NC 27705 | $23,900 | 90,934 mi | 2026-06-24 | 7 h ago |
| Euroclassics Limited | Durham, NC 27705 | $23,900 | 90,934 mi | 2026-03-08 | 21 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euroclassics LTD. | Durham, NC 27705 | $25,900 | 90,934 mi | 2026-03-09 | 104 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBSBK9331WEC42719Engine
Horsepower
240
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
$4,335
Maintenance & repairs
$10,500
Total, 5 years
$26,485
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.
Feb
Mar
Jul
Aug
Sep
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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 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 1998 BMW M3 with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
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).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 10, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
1998 BMW M3
All trims · United States
$23,900Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $23,900 · 25 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $16,190–$30,647
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$5,699 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.
