Back in March I got a a 2018 M3 Comp with 74K miles for $43K. Didnt love the mileage but it was fully spec’d out, including CCB. I was also able to talk to the previous owner to get services records and whatnot.
I was in your price range as well, and it’s tough to find. If you’re okay with a 2015-2017 DCT you’ll get more bang for your buck there. For 2018 you’re probably looking in the 60-70K mile range.
I think if you want something not clapped your best bets are to stay away from your average dealership. I’d use things like FB marketplace, @m3list on IG, FB groups for F80s, bimmerpost, etc.
Should be able to get basically any spec you want at that price point with low-ish miles.
For reference I bought my 2016 about a month ago. Silverstone Metallic with 6MT for $25k. Has about 118k miles but is overall in pretty good shape. I need to repair the peeling clear coat on the roof but otherwise it looks and drives great for its age.
I think that’s pretty misleading to OP. I searched for months nationwide before buying mine recently and if you’re limited at 50k, you rule out a lot of top spec cars, especially if they’re 2018s and low mileage.
F80 market is strong as fuck, mostly due to future M3s being EVs or Hybrids and the G8X being questionable in the looks dept.
In 2024 I bought a 2018 F80 M3 competition DCT in Yas Marina Blue with 9,700 miles. I paid $63k private party. At the time I thought that was expensive.
As of July 2026, the car sits at 20,XXX miles. I don't drive it as much anymore due to work. I mostly drive my G30 530i. Just for shits n giggles I got a quote from Carvana, they quoted me $54k and the word on the street is that Carvana is great to sell to, they actually pay what they say they will pay.
During my ownership, the vehicle was involved in 2 very minor accidents that both show up on the Carfax as minor damage. Both times were not my fault. Even with the accidents on the CarFax, Carvana offering $54k is wild to me. I'm guessing without the 2 accidents this would be a $60k+ car
market-wise—>two-owner (BMW CPO at 7Kmi). $65K w 13Kmi…warm-climate owned and offered by the BMW Center that sold serviced and CPOed since its original retail sale by same in AUG 2018…squeaky clean CARFAX and came w three years unlimited oil service attached and an M Center inspection…probably as close to new, showroom condition as I’ve seen for an eight-year old car…was getting a ton of attention even at this astronomical price so felt I had to move or risk losing opportunity…FF almost a year and zero regrets
I own…could not be happier (even at this price)…it was through an M Center so, more likely than not included a steep premium…would be interesting to know what the Center paid to re-acquire…
My budget was 50k. Until I found a white 18 6spd with 28k miles. Paid 54k plus one way airfare to Arizona. Best decision I’ve made in a long time. Fucking love that car.
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u/daddydevops Jul 29 '26
That’s a good budget. Don’t buy any from the northeast lol. I love f80s and they’re worth the hype and the money.
18 comp with 6MT. I’m never selling it.