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1998 BMW Z3 ROADSTER

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 22, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$5,390Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $4,900, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1998
Make and model
BMW Z3
Generation
Z3 (1996 to 2002)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
4USCH7326WLD15658
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 234 comparable sales, 52% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,425 to $14,475
Median$10,450
Sales behind it234Likely

From 234 sales of the BMW Z3 (1996 to 2002) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,425 and $14,475.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1998 BMW Z3 2.8Bring a Trailer, Dec. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 16, 2025$5,250
1998 BMW Z3 RoadsterMecum, Nov. 13, 2025MecumNov. 13, 2025$10,000
1998 BMW Z3 2.8i RoadsterCars & Bids, July 9, 2025Cars & BidsJuly 9, 2025$4,200
1998 BMW Z3 2.8Bring a Trailer, Jan. 9, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 9, 2025$8,400
1998 BMW Z3 1.9i RoadsterCars & Bids, Dec. 17, 2024Cars & BidsDec. 17, 2024$7,003
1998 BMW Z3 2.8 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2026$12,000
1998 BMW Z3 2.8i RoadsterCars & Bids, Nov. 3, 2026Cars & BidsNov. 3, 2026$7,200
1998 BMW Z3 2.8i 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 27, 2026$11,000