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1997 BMW M3 market value, prices & key facts

What dealers are asking for the 1997 BMW M3 right now, from 5 current listings at 5 dealerships across 3 states, with EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety ratings and recalls for this model year.

Asking prices of current listings · AutosXchange live dealer listings, November 6, 2026 · not sold prices

5Listings for sale now
$18,990Median asking price
$14,159–$22,080Typical range (10th–90th percentile)
143,430Median miles (5 listings with odometer)
5Dealerships listing it
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In brief

1997 BMW M3 overview

AutosXchange has 5 listed now, with a median asking price of $18,990 and median 143,430 miles.

Composed only from U.S. government data (EPA, NHTSA) and current AutosXchange listings; not a review.
Market snapshot

1997 BMW M3: the market right now

Half of the 5 listings ask between $15,900 and $21,451.

$15,90025th percentile asking price
$18,990Median asking price
$21,45175th percentile asking price
143,430Median miles (middle half 141,792–192,000)
0Listings with a price cut since first listed
5Cities with listings

New vs. used (by odometer)

New or demo (under 100 mi): 0Used (100+ mi): 5

Top cities by supply

1997 BMW M3 listings by cityScottsdale, AZ: 1 listings, median $12,998; Burbank, CA: 1 listings, median $18,990; North Hills, CA: 1 listings, median $15,900; Flanders, NJ: 1 listings, median $22,499; Westville, NJ: 1 listings, median $21,451.Scottsdale, AZScottsdale, AZ: 1 · median $13k1 · median $13kBurbank, CABurbank, CA: 1 · median $19k1 · median $19kNorth Hills, CANorth Hills, CA: 1 · median $15.9k1 · median $15.9kFlanders, NJFlanders, NJ: 1 · median $22.5k1 · median $22.5kWestville, NJWestville, NJ: 1 · median $21.5k1 · median $21.5k
Price cuts: listings whose current asking price is below the price first recorded by AutosXchange (0 were raised). New vs. used is read from the odometer (under 100 miles = new or demo) because most dealer feeds carry no new/used flag.
Price distribution

1997 BMW M3: how asking prices are spread

Half of listings ask between $15,900 and $21,451; the most common band is $13,000–$14,000 (1 listing).

1997 BMW M3 asking price distributionHistogram of 5 current 1997 BMW M3 asking prices in 10 bins of $1,000; median $18,990.00111$13k–$14k: 1 listing (includes 1 below $13k)$14k–$15k: 0 listings$15k–$16k: 1 listing$16k–$17k: 0 listings$17k–$18k: 0 listings$18k–$19k: 1 listing$19k–$20k: 0 listings$20k–$21k: 0 listings$21k–$22k: 1 listing$22k–$23k: 1 listing≤$13k$15k$17k$19k$21k$23kMedian $18,990Asking price (bar height = number of listings)
Bars count listings in $1,000 price bands; the dashed line marks the median. The outer bars also include the lowest and highest 1% of prices.
Where they are listed

1997 BMW M3: listings by state

California has the most, with 2 listings (40% of 5).

1997 BMW M3 listings by stateNumber of current 1997 BMW M3 listings by dealer state: California 2, New Jersey 2, Arizona 1.CaliforniaCalifornia: 2 · 40%2 · 40%New JerseyNew Jersey: 2 · 40%2 · 40%ArizonaArizona: 1 · 20%1 · 20%
Counts current AutosXchange listings by the selling dealer's state (3 states in total).
Current listings

1997 BMW M3 for sale now: best value first

1997 BMW M3 for sale in North Hills, CA28% below similar
1997 BMW M3$15,900208,529 mi · North Hills, CAShick Automotive Inc
1997 BMW M3 - Track car - Heavily modified for sale in Burbank, CA14% below similar
1997 BMW M3 - Track car - Heavily modified$18,990141,792 mi · Burbank, CAMDK International
1997 BMW M3 for sale in Westville, NJ
1997 BMW M3$21,451192,000 mi · Westville, NJAce's Auto Sales
1997 BMW M3 for sale in Flanders, NJ
1997 BMW M3$22,499143,430 mi · Flanders, NJEASTERN AUTO TRADING
1997 BMW M3 for sale in Scottsdale, AZ41% below similar
1997 BMW M3$12,998117,231 mi · Scottsdale, AZHouse of Cars Arizona: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa
See all 5 1997 BMW M3 listings
Sorted by how far each asking price is below the median of the same model within one model year (all current listings nationwide). Badges show listings at least 5% below that median. Listings priced under 60% of that median (often data errors or damaged vehicles) and model years with fewer than 5 comparable listings are listed after the ranked ones.
AutosXchange Intel

1997 BMW M3 price activity

AutosXchange started tracking 1997 BMW M3 prices on Nov 5, 2026. Price-activity trends appear once at least 30 listings from 5 dealers are tracked nationally.

Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market. Asking prices of dealer listings tracked by AutosXchange since Nov 5, 2026, not sold prices; not seasonally adjusted. A market figure is published only with at least 30 listings from at least 5 dealers (no dealer above 40%). "Removed from sale" means a listing left the dealer's website; it is not a confirmed sale. Methodology
By model year

BMW M3 market data by model year

Listings and median asking price per model year. Years with fewer than 5 listings link to the listings.
Shop locally

1997 BMW M3 for sale by city

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the average asking price of a 1997 BMW M3?
Across 5 current listings on AutosXchange, the median asking price of a 1997 BMW M3 is $18,990. Most listings (10th to 90th percentile) ask between $14,159 and $22,080. These are dealer asking prices, not sold prices.
How many BMW M3 are for sale?
AutosXchange currently lists 5 vehicles from 5 dealerships in 3 states.
What mileage is typical for a 1997 BMW M3?
The median odometer reading is 143,430 miles; the middle half of listings show between 141,792 and 192,000 miles (5 listings with a published odometer).
What is a fair asking price for a 1997 BMW M3?
Half of current listings ask between $15,900 and $21,451 (25th to 75th percentile), around a median of $18,990. Compare mileage, trim, condition and the vehicle history report before deciding; AutosXchange figures are asking prices, not sold prices.
Where are the most BMW M3 for sale?
California has the most current listings (2), followed by New Jersey (2).

AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.