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1988 BMW 325i Convertible

Sold at Cars & Bids on March 11, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$5,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1988
Make and model
BMW 3 Series
Generation
3 Series (1984 to 1991)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WBABB2306J8857370
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
Condition
Good (3)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 361 comparable sales, 84% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$10,500 to $22,500
Median$15,500
Sales behind it361Likely

From 361 sales of the BMW 3 Series (1984 to 1991) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,500 and $22,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1988 BMW 325i ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Oct. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 7, 2026$8,477
1988 BMW 325i CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, April 16, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 16, 2026$11,500
1988 BMW 325i ConvertibleMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$8,900
21-Years-Owned 1988 BMW 325i ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 27, 2025$7,200
Single-Family-Owned 1988 BMW 325 CoupeBring a Trailer, July 30, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 30, 2025$8,712
27-Years-Owned 1988 BMW 325i ConvertibleBring a Trailer, May 28, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 28, 2025$9,999
1988 BMW 325i ConvertibleBring a Trailer, April 27, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 27, 2025$7,700
1988 BMW 325is Coupe S54 3.2L I6 SwapCars & Bids, Nov. 5, 2026Cars & BidsNov. 5, 2026$30,000