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1997 BMW 318ti

Sold at Cars & Bids on Feb. 10, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$6,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1997
Make and model
BMW 3 Series
Generation
3 Series (1992 to 1999)
Miles shown
137,400
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WBACG7328VAS99010
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 131 comparable sales, 14% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,850 to $14,250
Median$9,450
Sales behind it131Likely

From 131 sales of the BMW 3 Series (1992 to 1999) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,850 and $14,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1997 BMW 328i Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 9, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 9, 2026$4,999
1997 BMW 328i ConvertibleCars & Bids, April 4, 2025Cars & BidsApril 4, 2025$7,000
S52-Powered RHD 1996 BMW 328i Touring 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 5, 2026$18,250
28-Years-Owned 1998 BMW 323i Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 5, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 5, 2026$6,500
1998 BMW 318tiCars & Bids, Nov. 20, 2025Cars & BidsNov. 20, 2025$3,500
S54-Powered, Euro 1996 BMW 328i Touring 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 11, 2025$35,000
Original-Owner 1998 BMW 323i 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 20, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 20, 2025$6,800
1996 BMW 318i ConvertibleCars & Bids, June 20, 2025Cars & BidsJune 20, 2025$4,600