BMW 1 & 3 Series 1991-2007
Three Series BMWs built during the past 30 years remain easy to find and in some cases ridiculously cheap.
328i Highline convertibles at $10,000 cost around a tenth of new price, with 2000-06 versions of the 330i coupe holding around the same proportion.
More recent 335i models are still depreciating and with plenty in the market, buyers who haggle could benefit.
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Turbo-fed 135i cars are doing better in the private market than dealer-land where the potential for warranty issues can be a problem.
For a Bimmer that’s proven, practical and cheap, consider the 318Ti Hatch.
135i Coupe/Conv. $22,145 [22]
318Ti $6665 [30]
328i Sedan/Coupe $5215 [19]
328i Conv. $5700 [16]
330Ci Coupe $9590 [28]
335i Coupe 2006-08 $17,725 [22]
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2019 European & British Value Guide.
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