Used BMW M3 for Sale nearThousand Oaks, CA

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 $73,131, and the lowest point that nationwide average price reached over the past year was $66,825.

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 4.73/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the M3 for its exhilarating performance, precise handling, and luxurious interior. Across the model years, the car’s powerful engines and fun driving experience come through as recurring strengths, along with a premium feel that suits both spirited drives and daily use.

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

The main trade-offs center on high ownership costs, fuel consumption, and ride comfort, with some years also drawing comments about infotainment usability and styling. Even so, the M3’s mix of speed, practicality, and prestige keeps it appealing for shoppers who want a serious driver’s car.

28.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M3 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the BMW M3 for its exhilarating performance, precise handling, and luxurious interior across all model years. The strongest recurring theme is that it feels special to drive while still working as a usable sedan for everyday life.

• 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 history, prior use, and how carefully the car was cared for before you buy.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.6% — 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: Best-value pick if you want the core M3 formula with a six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, adaptive dampers, an M-tuned limited-slip differential, and a comfortable, chic interior.
• M3 Competition: Adds just over 500 hp, an eight-speed automatic, and bigger wheels for buyers who want more straight-line punch and a more upscale feel.
• M3 Competition xDrive: Adds the grippiest, most configurable drivetrain in the lineup, pairing Competition power with xDrive all-wheel drive.

What BMW M3 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more inventory to compare, which can improve your odds of finding the right color, mileage, and condition. They also often attract more attention from sellers and shoppers alike, which helps explain why they remain popular used picks.

What is the BMW M3's resale value?

Most of the listed model years are moving lower year over year, which is helpful if you’re shopping used and want to catch a softer market. A couple of older years are moving up, showing that some earlier examples are still attracting stronger demand. Overall, the pattern favors buyers looking at recent model years, especially where prices have eased from last year.

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

The 2016, 2018, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

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 −3.9% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −0.1%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $89,311. The BMW M3 offers a rare mix of sharp handling, strong acceleration, and everyday usability.

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, and the M3 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 is one of the most current iDrive versions, and Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM compatibility, and Bluetooth are also standard.
• Safety: 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.
• Starting price: The 2025 BMW M3 has an MSRP of $76,700 before a $1,175 destination fee.

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 September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.