
BMW M3 Convertible
1994 to 1999 · Convertible
A 1994 BMW M3 Convertible cost $48,900 new. Over the past 12 months, 16 have sold publicly at a median of $19,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $15,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $12,300 to $48,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $19,750
- Sales · 12 mo
- 16
- Original MSRP
- $48,900Down 69% since new
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Sold $14,100

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Sold $14,694

Sold $23,000

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Every E36
| Convertible1994 to 1999 | GTR1995 | Lightweight1995 | Sedan1994 to 1999 | Coupe1992 to 1999 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $15,400 | $188,600Low confidence | $179,200Low confidence | $21,500 | $33,800 |
| Sold median | $19,75016 sales | Too few sales to call1 sale | Too few sales to call2 sales | $20,08017 sales | $25,12574 sales |
| 12-month move | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | 1 | None | None | 3 |
Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-6, 3.0L
- Power
- 240 hp
- Torque
- 225 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 6 s
- Top speed
- 140 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $48,900
Common questions
How much does a BMW M3 Convertible cost?
A 1994 BMW M3 Convertible cost $48,900 new. Over the past 12 months, 16 have sold publicly at a median of $19,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $15,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $12,300 to $48,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1994 BMW M3 Convertible worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $15,400, down 32.9% over the past 12 months. That sits below the $19,750 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. We rate confidence medium: 16 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
Is a BMW M3 Convertible a good investment?
It has depreciated 69% against its $48,900 list price. Values are down 32.9% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $12,300 to $48,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a BMW M3 Convertible sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $12,300Oct 21, 2026Titanium Silver Metallic · 146,500 mi
- $12,500Oct 6, 2026Dakar Yellow · 134,900 mi
- $14,100Sep 3, 2026Techno Violet Metallic · 49,700 mi
About the 1994 BMW M3 Convertible
The E36 M3 Convertible represents BMW's first attempt at an open-top M car, and it's aging remarkably well among collectors. Built from 1994-1999, this drop-top variant of the legendary E36 M3 sacrificed some structural rigidity but gained year-round usability that coupe owners can only dream about. The 3.0-liter S50 inline-six (later S52 in US markets) delivered 286-321 horsepower depending on market and year, paired with either a 5-speed manual or optional SMG transmission. Production numbers were relatively low compared to the coupe, making clean examples increasingly sought-after. The convertible's additional weight dulled the razor-sharp handling slightly, but the intoxicating sound of that naturally aspirated straight-six with the top down more than compensates. Values have been climbing steadily as collectors recognize this as the last analog M3 convertible before electronic intervention took hold.
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