Used BMW M3 for Sale nearMartensdale, 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 $89,958, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $89,933 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 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 4.73/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the M3 for its exhilarating performance, precise handling, and luxurious interior. The model also earns recurring praise for powerful engines and a fun driving experience, while the broader ownership picture reflects its sporty character and premium feel.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are styling that won’t suit everyone, infotainment that takes some getting used to, and a size and weight that can make the car feel substantial on the road.

28.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M3 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the BMW M3 as a rewarding performance car with strong driving appeal, and expert reviews reinforce its blend of speed, precision, and everyday usability. Across the model years in the data, the M3’s reputation is built on engaging dynamics and a premium cabin experience.

• Owners rate the BMW M3 between 3.67 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is tied to maintenance costs and the need to choose a well-kept example with a solid service history.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.3% — 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: BMW’s Active Driving Assistant Pro adds radar cruise control, lane-centering, lane-change assist, traffic jam assist, and evasion assist.
• Infotainment: iDrive 8.5 infotainment with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM compatibility, and Bluetooth.
• 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 brings the six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive with an M-tuned limited-slip differential, adaptive dampers, nearly 480 hp, and a comfortable, chic interior.
• M3 Competition: This trim adds just over 500 hp, an eight-speed automatic gearbox, and bigger wheels.
• M3 Competition xDrive: This version adds the grippy and configurable xDrive drivetrain for buyers who want all-wheel drive.

What BMW M3 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing years usually give you more choices on mileage, condition, and equipment, which makes them the most popular used picks. They also tend to be easier to compare side by side, so you can shop for the right balance of price and features.

What is the BMW M3's resale value?

Most of the model years in this table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. A couple of years are essentially flat or slightly higher, so the M3’s strongest resale performers are still holding close to their prior values. Overall, the pattern points to a market where recent used examples are becoming a bit more approachable while still retaining strong desirability.

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

The 2018, 2021, and 2024 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

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 −4.11% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −1.95%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.6% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 29.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $89,218. The BMW M3 offers a rare mix of thrilling performance, usable practicality, and a strong enthusiast identity.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: No matter the trim, all 2025 BMW M3s come equipped with the brand’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, known to brand aficionados as the S58, with 473 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque in base spec and 503 hp and 479 lb-ft in Competition trim.
• 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 before destination.

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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.