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BMW 2002

1968–1976

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  • Lowest price

    US$11,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$25,375

    Since 2020 · n=10

  • Highest price

    US$76,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    10

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 10 lots

BMW 2002

Based on 10 verified auction results

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US$25,375

Market value · recent verified sales

Price History

Apr 2026Today

MSRP

Collectibility

4/10

Modest Demand

3-Year Forecast

US$27,669

+9%

5-Year Forecast

US$28,451

+12%

Market scores

53

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Spec Premium Engine

How options move the price.

  • Built ≤ 1973

    n=6 vs n=4
    US$7,375-25%

    Median with: US$22,500·Median without: US$29,875

Premiums are the % difference between the median price of matching-spec sales versus the rest. We only show factors backed by ≥3 sales on each side. Treat any single premium as directional rather than gospel — option mix interacts in ways a univariate split can’t capture.

Marque analyst note

The BMW 2002 is trading at a median of $25,375 in the current US market, classified as an appreciating classic with modest demand fundamentals underlying its position.

With only 8 recorded sales over the past twelve months against a total tracked sample of 10, liquidity in this segment remains thin, presenting both a challenge for sellers seeking quick exits and an opportunity for patient buyers willing to wait for the right opportunity.

Production of approximately 339,000 units during the model's run positions the 2002 as a relatively common classic, though availability in the collector market today appears constrained. The car's moderate desirability reflects its standing as an important historical footnote in BMW's sports sedan lineage rather than a headline collector car.

The three-year base projection suggests modest appreciation to $27,669, representing a 9.0 percent gain from current levels. Over five years, the model is expected to reach $28,451, implying a cumulative gain of 12.1 percent, reflecting the measured but consistent interest that keeps it classified as appreciating rather than stable.

The outlook depends largely on whether enthusiasm for early BMW performance models and period-correct restorations gains traction in the broader classic market. Without significant collector fervor or scarcity dynamics, the 2002 is likely to appreciate at a steady but unspectacular pace.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$25,375
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Best time to buy

Monthly price index vs. this model's average

Best deals on this model historically land in Jun (~61% below average). Avoid May, when competition drives prices higher.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$450
  • MaintenanceUS$900
  • StorageUS$2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months10
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$29,910
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$11,000 – US$76,000
  • Total Sales Tracked10

Recent sales

Showing latest 10
  • US$26,500

    Bring a Trailer · 10 Jul 2026

  • US$11,000

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Jun 2026

  • US$47,000

    Bring a Trailer · 20 May 2026

  • US$33,250

    Bring a Trailer · 19 May 2026

  • US$18,850

    Bring a Trailer · 18 May 2026

  • US$76,000

    Bring a Trailer · 9 May 2026

  • US$20,000

    Bring a Trailer · 2 May 2026

  • US$25,000

    Bring a Trailer · 28 Apr 2026

  • US$15,750

    Bring a Trailer · 27 Apr 2026

  • US$25,750

    Bring a Trailer · 21 Apr 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.