Used BMW M3 for Sale nearHills, IA

How much does the BMW M3 cost in today's market?

Used BMW M3 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The BMW M3's current nationwide average price is $71,994, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $66,823 over the past year.

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 M3 a good car?

Yes — the BMW M3 is a strong choice if you want a performance sedan that blends excitement with everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its exhilarating performance, precise handling, and luxurious interior. They also value the powerful engines and fun driving experience, which help the M3 stand out as an enthusiast favorite.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are high maintenance costs, fuel consumption concerns, and some ride-comfort and practicality compromises for daily driving.

27.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M3 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the BMW M3 for its powerful performance, precise handling, and luxurious interior. Expert feedback also points to a car that delivers strong driving enjoyment and a premium feel across the lineup.

• Owners rate the BMW M3 between 3.7 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you should plan for higher upkeep than a typical used sedan and pay close attention to maintenance history and overall condition.

What should I look for when buying a used BMW M3?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.4% — 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:

• Fuel efficiency: The M3 returns an EPA-rated 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined.

Which BMW M3 trim should I buy?

The 2025 BMW M3 offers these trims:

• M3: The best-value trim if you want the core M3 formula, with a six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, an M-tuned limited-slip differential, adaptive dampers, and a comfortable, chic interior.
• M3 Competition: This trim adds just over 500 hp, an eight-speed automatic, and bigger wheels for you if you want more output and automatic convenience.
• M3 Competition xDrive: This trim adds the grippy xDrive drivetrain and the same Competition hardware for you if you want the most traction and the quickest acceleration.

What BMW M3 do most buyers choose?

The BMW M3 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and condition mix. They also tend to attract buyers who want newer features without moving all the way to the newest model year.

What is the BMW M3's resale value?

Most of the listed model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few older years are rising, showing that certain M3s continue to command strong demand from buyers.

The 2021 and 2024 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2018, 2017, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the BMW M3 safe?

• 2025: 9/10
• 2023: 10/10
• 2021: 7/10

Like many other sedans in this segment, the 2025 BMW M3 comes standard with a suite of advanced safety features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, active blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used BMW M3 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −3.3% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −0.33%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $88,805. The BMW M3 offers a rare mix of thrilling performance, everyday usability, and a strong enthusiast identity.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2025 BMW M3 uses a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, makes 473 horsepower in base spec and 503 hp in Competition trim, and returns an EPA-rated 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined.
• Tech: The 2025 BMW M3’s iDrive 8.5 infotainment system pairs with a 14.9-inch screen, a 12.3-inch gauge cluster, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM compatibility, Bluetooth, and a head-up display.
• Safety: The 2025 BMW M3 comes standard with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, active blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Starting price: The 2025 BMW M3 starts at $76,700.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.