1988 BMW 3 Series
WBABB2303J8855821
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 6 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 3, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Car Outlet | Frankfort, IL 60423 | $6,750 | 106,937 mi | 2024-04-23 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($12,099)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $12,099 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBABB2303J8855821Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 18 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1988 BMW 3 Series likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Model-level data for the 1988 BMW 3 Series from EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 BMW 3 Series (this car) | $12,099 | 6 | — |
| 1990 Cadillac Allante | $10,742 | 2 | −$1,357 |
| 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 | $25,680 | 2 | +$13,581 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 111 | $56,465 | 100% | 1,038 mi |
| 2023 | 18 | $34,197 | 61% | 33,440 mi |
| 2020 | 11 | $25,987 | 46% | 74,164 mi |
| 2019 | 38 | $20,276 | 36% | 73,658 mi |
| 2016 | 10 | $13,497 | 24% | 88,713 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
