BMW 2002/3.0CSi/3 Series 1968-91
It is 50 years since BMW got serious about selling cars in Australia and early models still survive in reasonable numbers.
A very good carb-fed 2002 will cost $25,000 but elegant CSi Coupes generally sell above $60,000.
| Read next: BMW 2002 Tii 2-door review
The lightweight CSL is very rare here and well into six digits. Beemers from the 1980s provide plenty of choice and some models are very cheap.
Spending $10,000 will fund a well-kept 318i or 320i in coupe, cabriolet or even convertible form.
| Read next: 1975 BMW E9 CSL review
Anyone looking for a car with the pedigree of an M3 but without the $60,000 price tag
should be hunting down a 325iS.
2002 $26,110 [7]
3.0CSi $79,665 [3]
318/320i/323i E30 $9215 [57]
320i/325i Conv. $9320 [15]
325iS $29,395 [2]
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2018 Euro & Brit Car Value Guide.
Read next: Understanding our value guides
Search more:
Muscle Car Value Guide home page
Japanese Classic Car Value Guide home page
Classic Australian family cars Value Guide home page