Used BMW 8 Series for Sale nearLakeland, FL

How much does the BMW 8 Series cost in today's market?

Used BMW 8 Series prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The BMW 8 Series has a current nationwide average price of $62,175, and its year-round low is $59,321.09. That puts the model’s current pricing in a fairly tight band, with recent-year examples still commanding strong values. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the BMW 8 Series a good car?

Yes — the BMW 8 Series earns strong owner approval across its lineup, and its appeal is anchored by a blend of sporty performance, luxurious design, and advanced technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.59/5 across every model year in the data. Owners consistently praise the powerful engines, strong handling, stylish design, and premium driving experience, while the cabin presentation and tech also come up often as highlights.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on interior space, upkeep costs, and some versions feeling basic inside for a luxury car. Advanced safety features are also a recurring consideration on recent years, so shoppers who want the fullest equipment list should pay close attention to trim and option content. 28.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW 8 Series models reliable?

Owners consistently respond well to the BMW 8 Series’ performance, styling, and upscale driving character, and the expert feedback reinforces that it delivers a polished grand-touring experience. Across the model years in the data, the car’s strongest reputation comes from its blend of power, handling, and premium feel.

• Owners rate the BMW 8 Series between 4.2 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most tied to upkeep costs and the complexity that comes with higher-performance luxury models.

What should I look for when buying a used BMW 8 Series?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Driving Assistance Package and Driving Assistance Professional Package
• Infotainment: BMW Live Cockpit Professional with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
• Fuel efficiency: 24 mpg combined (21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway)

Which BMW 8 Series trim should I buy?

The 2023 BMW 8 Series offers these trims:

• 840i: The entry point brings a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with 335 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque, plus an eight-speed automatic. It suits you if you want the core 8 Series experience with strong performance and the model’s refined grand-touring character.
• 840i xDrive: This version adds all-wheel drive to the 840i formula, giving you the same engine and transmission with extra traction.
• M850i xDrive: This trim steps up to a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, along with AWD and the same eight-speed automatic. It’s the best fit if you want a stronger performance focus.
• M8 Competition: The top performance model uses a tuned twin-turbo V8 with 617 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, an M-specific eight-speed automatic, and AWD. It’s the choice for buyers who want the most extreme version of the 8 Series.
• Alpina B8 Gran Coupe: This Gran Coupe brings 612 hp from a different version of the 4.4-liter V8 and a more luxurious character. It suits you if you want high speed with a more relaxed grand-touring feel.

What BMW 8 Series do most buyers choose?

The BMW 8 Series years with the most listings are 2023, 2025, and 2024.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choice in body style, trim, and price, which makes it easier to compare similar cars side by side. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so you can usually find a broader spread of condition and equipment.

What is the BMW 8 Series's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. Several years have seen double-digit drops, while the smaller declines in older model years suggest a steadier value pattern there. Overall, the pricing trend points to better entry opportunities for used buyers than you’d see when these cars were new.

The 2019, 2020, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the BMW 8 Series safe?

• 2023: 6/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 8/10

The 2023 model includes the Driving Assistance Package and Driving Assistance Professional Package for a broader set of driver-assistance features.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 and 2021 models both post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used BMW 8 Series now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −19.16% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.61%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 28.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 27%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $59,477. The BMW 8 Series offers a stylish, driver-focused grand-touring character that makes it feel special every time you get behind the wheel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with 335 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque, while the V8 models reach 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, 617 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, or 612 hp.
• Tech: The latest model adds a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity.
• Safety: The latest model adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic-sign recognition, parking assist, park distance control, a surround-view camera system, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, traffic-jam assist, and active lane-keep assist.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $88,495 for a base RWD 840i coupe or Gran Coupe.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.