2001 BMW Z3 M
WBSCL93481LJ80196
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $5,490 above typical price
Franklin Park, IL
This 2001 BMW Z3 M is listed at $44,990 with 16,324 miles in Franklin Park, IL.
Market price range
Based on 7 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 4, 2026This vehicle: $44,990 — $5,490 above the typical market price ($39,500)
Asking $44,990 · typical market price $39,500 · based on 7 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price increased $4,810 (+10.7%) over 12 days.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN WBSCL93481LJ80196, spanning 12 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Auto Sports | Franklin Park, IL 60131 | $44,990 | 16,324 mi | 2026-07-10 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Auto Sports | Franklin Park, IL 60131 | $49,990 | 16,324 mi | 2026-07-10 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBSCL93481LJ80196Full 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 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2001 BMW Z3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
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Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2001 BMW Z3 has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.
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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
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 2001 BMW Z3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2001 BMW Z3 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $449 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $11,544 |
| April 2026 | $12,000 |
| May 2026 | $13,372 |
| June 2026 | $12,414 |
| July 2026 | $12,332 |
| August 2026 | $11,993 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 BMW Z3 M (this car) | $44,990 | 7 | — |
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | $21,090 | 11 | −$23,900 |
| 2001 Porsche 911 | $37,900 | 7 | −$7,090 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | $15,720 | 4 | −$29,270 |
| 2000 Porsche Boxster | $17,156 | 4 | −$27,834 |
| 2002 Lexus SC | $16,090 | 3 | −$28,900 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | $13,616 | 100% | 65,755 mi |
| 2001 | 48 | $14,546 | 107% | 69,673 mi |
| 2000 | 69 | $11,500 | 84% | 84,876 mi |
| 1999 | 34 | $12,992 | 95% | 87,955 mi |
| 1998 | 40 | $15,249 | 112% | 79,131 mi |
| 1997 | 36 | $7,987 | 59% | 90,764 mi |
| 1996 | 19 | $9,149 | 67% | 84,263 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
