# BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5i (E36/7) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5i (E36/7).

### Overview
- **Make:** BMW
- **Model:** Z3
- **Generation:** E36/7
- **Production Years:** 2001–2002
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw/z3/roadster-2-5i
- **Data as of:** October 20, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-20T07:02:26.696Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 3 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 2 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 20 completed transactions
- **12-Month Median Sold Price:** $10,200

## Active Live Auctions
- **2002 BMW Z3 2.5I** | Current Bid: $3,000 | Venue: Cars & Bids | Location: Lansdowne, PA | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2002-bmw-z3-2-5i-fa94c082)
- **2001 BMW Z3 2.5I** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Cars & Bids | Location: San Antonio, TX | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2001-bmw-z3-2-5i-feccd1bf)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **2002 BMW Z3 2.5I** (2002) | Asking: $3,000 | 112,300 mi | automatic | Venue: Cars & Bids | Location: Lansdowne, PA | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2002-bmw-z3-2-5i-fa94c082)
- **2001 BMW Z3 2.5I** (2001) | Asking: N/A | 139,000 mi | manual | Venue: Cars & Bids | Location: San Antonio, TX | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2001-bmw-z3-2-5i-feccd1bf)
- **2001 BMW Z3** (2001) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | manual | Venue: Mecum | Location: Kissimmee, FL | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2001-bmw-z3-3d9fe4bd)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 20 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | Roadster 2.5i | Manual | 24,000 mi | $16,250 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Roadster 2.5i | Manual | 92,700 mi | $5,700 | Cars & Bids |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Roadster 2.5i | Manual | 118,200 mi | $4,400 | Cars & Bids |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Roadster 2.5i | Automatic | 2,200 mi | $13,500 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Roadster 2.5i | Manual | 68,700 mi | $10,600 | Cars & Bids |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 20 completed transactions
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 24 since 2023
- **Interquartile Range (Middle 50%):** $6,150 – $14,250
- **Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR):** -37.3% (from the median of the first 3 sales)

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | $12,126 |
| 2026 | 12 | $9,700 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5i (E36/7)?

Based on 20 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5i (E36/7) is $10,200.

### How many BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5i (E36/7) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 20, 2026, there are 3 verified BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5i (E36/7) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 2 active live auctions with open bidding.

### How many BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5i (E36/7) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 20 sales of the BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5i (E36/7) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### What does a BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5i (E36/7) sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, for model years with 3 or more sales: 2001 $9,000 (15 sales); 2002 $10,600 (5 sales).

### Do manual BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5i (E36/7) cars sell for more than automatics?

Over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median manual sale was $11,225 (12 sales) and the median Automatic sale was $8,700 (8 sales). Sales whose gearbox the listing does not state are left out.

### Where do BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5i (E36/7) cars sell?

Of the 20 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 11 on Bring a Trailer and 9 on Cars & Bids.

### Where does GarageScout's BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5i (E36/7) market data come from?

GarageScout's BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5i (E36/7) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids and Mecum. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

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- **Make:** [All BMW markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bmw)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*