The BMW M3 (G80) is the most controversial yet capable M3 ever. A 510hp twin-turbo straight-six beast with AWD traction, a 6MT option, and love-it-or-hate-it styling. More hardcore than a C63 AMG and more engaging than an RS5, it’s a future icon—especially in Competition xDrive or CS spec.

1. Price Ranges (EUR, Mid-2024)

Standard M3 (480hp RWD, 6MT)

• High-Mileage/Modified (50,000+ km): €55,000 – €70,000(Watch for clutch wear, aftermarket tunes, and front-end rash.)

• Well-Maintained (20,000–50,000 km): €75,000 – €90,000(Full BMW history, unmodified, no track use.)

• Collector-Grade (<10,000 km): €95,000 – €115,000+(Garage-kept, rare colors like "Isle of Man Green", all books/keys.)

Special Editions

• M3 Competition xDrive (510hp): +€10,000–15,000(AWD, 8-speed auto, 0-100km/h in 3.5s.)

• M3 CS (550hp): €130,000 – €160,000+(Limited run, carbon roof/bucket seats, +40hp over Comp.)

• M3 Touring (2023–): €110,000 – €140,000(First-ever M3 wagon—instant cult status.)

2. Key Factors Affecting Value

✅ Provenance & Transmission

• 6MT cars already command +€5,000 premiums.

• CS/Touring models will appreciate fastest.

✅ Options That Add Value

• Carbon Bucket Seats: +€8,000(€12k new, love/hate.)

• Laser Lights: +€2,000

• Individual Paint (e.g., Frozen Portimao Blue): +€5,000

✅ Mileage Sensitivity

• Every 10,000 km reduces value by ~€3,000–5,000.

• Over 100,000 km? Check turbo/timing chain health (€10k+).

⚠️ Critical Watch-Outs

• Grille Cracks(Common on early cars—€1,500 repair.)

• AWD Transfer Case Whine(€6k replacement.)

• US Imports(No EU warranty, missing features.)

3. Where to Buy in the EU?

Official Channels:

• BMW M Certified Pre-Owned(Best for warranty.)

• *Specialists (e.g., Birds, UK for tuned examples.)

Private Sales:

• Mobile.de / Autoscout24(Filter for "Competition" or "CS".)

• BMW M Forums(Enthusiast-owned preferred.)

Pro Tip: The M3 Touring is the smart buy—it’s rarer than a 911 GT3 in some markets.

4. Market Trends

📈 CS & Touring Rising Fast

• M3 CS prices up 15% since launch(Only 2,500 built.)

• 6MT cars now stabilizing after initial depreciation.

⚠️ Trap Warning

• "Cheap" sub-€70k cars often have hidden track use.

• Clapped-out ex-lease examples flooding Eastern EU markets.

5. Must-Do Checks

🔧 Mechanical:

• S58 Turbo Whine(Early failure sign.)

• MT Clutch Chatter(Test 1st-to-2nd gear shifts.)

📄 Paperwork:

• BMW Digital Key Status(Theft-prone feature.)

• No ECU Tuning Flags(Voids warranty instantly.)

Fun Fact: The G80’s grille is wider than a Rolls-Royce Cullinan’s. A purists rage, but it cools the S58 better than ever!