# BMW Z3 1.9 prices

> The median asking price of a BMW Z3 1.9 is $8,367, across 19 for sale with a median model year of 1997. Over the last three years, 29 sold for a median of $8,507.

Trim page · 1996–1998 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/bmw-z3-1-9)

- For sale: 19 cars, model years 1996–1998
- Median asking price: $8,367 (19 for sale, median model year 1997)
- Most are priced between $5,697 and $12,000, depending on model year and mileage
- Median sold price, last 3 years: $8,507 (29 sold, median model year 1996)
- Auction results on record: 60, latest Jul 6, 2026

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 1998 | 5 | $9,594 | 6 | $6,730 | $4,740–$10,250 |
| 1997 | 8 | $8,600 | 6 | $9,190 | $8,282–$10,479 |
| 1996 | 6 | $6,748 | 17 | $8,507 | $7,613–$10,250 |

## Other Z3 trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2.5i](https://ottoquest.com/variants/bmw-z3-2-5i.md) | 1999–2002 | 36 | $9,927 | 47 | $10,920 |
| [2.8](https://ottoquest.com/variants/bmw-z3-2-8.md) | 1997–2000 | 30 | $11,748 | 65 | $11,550 |
| [3.0i](https://ottoquest.com/variants/bmw-z3-3-0i.md) | 2000–2002 | 15 | $13,500 | 78 | $15,255 |
| [2.3](https://ottoquest.com/variants/bmw-z3-2-3.md) | 1999–2000 | 6 | $8,204 | 27 | $10,300 |
| [Z3 M](https://ottoquest.com/variants/bmw-z3-z3-m.md) | 1999–2002 | 3 | $32,000 | 6 | $50,531 |
| [3.0](https://ottoquest.com/variants/bmw-z3-3-0.md) | 2001–2002 | 3 | $22,394 | 1 | $12,550 |
| [1.9i](https://ottoquest.com/variants/bmw-z3-1-9i.md) | 1996–1998 | 1 | $10,500 | 15 | $6,825 |
| [2.8i](https://ottoquest.com/variants/bmw-z3-2-8i.md) | 1997–2000 | — | — | 28 | $9,799 |
| [2.3i](https://ottoquest.com/variants/bmw-z3-2-3i.md) | 1999–2000 | — | — | 12 | $7,652 |
| [Cvtble](https://ottoquest.com/variants/bmw-z3-cvtble.md) | 1996–1998 | — | — | — | — |
| [Roadster 1.9](https://ottoquest.com/variants/bmw-z3-roadster-1-9.md) | 1996–1997 | — | — | 1 | $9,250 |
| [Roadster 2.8](https://ottoquest.com/variants/bmw-z3-roadster-2-8.md) | 1997–1998 | — | — | — | — |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Manual 73%, Auto 27%
- Body: Convertible 100%
- Drive: RWD 100%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2002 | 19–21 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2001 | 19–21 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2000 | 19–20 | — | Two Seaters |
| 1999 | 19–20 | — | Two Seaters |
| 1998 | 18–24 | — | Two Seaters |
| 1997 | 19–24 | — | Two Seaters |
| 1996 | 23 | — | Two Seaters |

## BMW Z3 1.9 prices: common questions

### How much does a BMW Z3 1.9 cost?

The median asking price of a BMW Z3 1.9 is $8,367, across 19 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $5,697 and $12,000, depending on the model year and mileage. Over the last three years, 29 sold for a median of $8,507.

## More

- Value a BMW Z3 1.9: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=bmw-z3&variant=bmw-z3-1-9
- BMW Z3 1.9 for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=bmw-z3-1-9
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
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