Collecting Cars Bmw M3
By the Editorial Staff
March 16, 2026
BMW E46 M3 Buyer's Guide with Everything M3s Written by Collecting Cars We have been wanting to produce some useful guides for our buyers and sellers showcasing popular cars on the platform, and what to look out for if you are thinking about owning / or currently own them. 1988 BMW M3 Evolution When it came time to update technologies on the M3, BMW would further distill what was already a remarkable car into "Evolutions." 1988 brought about the M3 Evolution II-a lighter car with more improved aerodynamics, and the S14 dual-overhead-camshaft inline-four-cylinder engine that, with Bosch fuel injection, newly revised engine management software, a lighter. BMW M3 Classic cars for sale near near you by classic car dealers and private sellers on Classics on Autotrader.
See prices, photos, and find dealers near you. Despite higher production volume than its immediate predecessor, the E46 M3, with its world-standard engine and performance, should provide better performance on the collector. More than 25 BMW M cars, worth collectively close to $2 million and spanning more than four decades, are up for auction this weekend, including the ancestors of modern icons like the M4 CSL.
This new video from Collecting Cars features an incredibly comprehensive buyer's guide anyone looking to buy an E46 M3. Discover iconic classic BMWs like the legendary 2002, E30 M3, and rare 507 Roadster. Explore timeless German engineering, investment potential, and restoration insights for vintage BMW enthusiasts and collectors seeking automotive excellence.
The Best of M Collection is sure to tickle the fancy of any Bimmer fanatic, with every example immaculate and rare. A true unicorn-this collector-grade 2003 BMW E46 M3 is finished in rare Alpine White over original M Texture "Speed Cloth" interior and represents the ultimate expression of BMW's analog era. Bid for the chance to own a 44k-Mile 1988 BMW M3 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online.
Lot #226,218.