1988 BMW 3 Series
WBABB2303J8860517
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 11, 2026Love this car? See what else is out there.
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NHTSA build data for WBABB2303J8860517Full 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.
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 | 137 | $57,050 | 100% | 712 mi |
| 2023 | 11 | $34,999 | 61% | 29,928 mi |
| 2019 | 42 | $20,089 | 35% | 75,607 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
