BMW M3 FAQs

• How much does a BMW M3 cost in Australia?

  Prices for the BMW M3 begin at $144,900 before on-road costs, while the top-of-the-line M3 Competition M Xdrive will set you back at least $160,900. As you'll see, the M3 is certainly an up-market and premium vehicle, but at this lofty price-point you'll still be rewarded with every bit of satisfaction.

• Do M3s hold their value?

  In the current market, you may well find great support for a prestige car like the M3, which has a long and rich history. Relatively speaking, the M3 also holds its value well, retaining more than 60% of its value across the five years, on average. By the end of ten years the car is more likely to have depreciated by about two-thirds, which is comparable with other luxury vehicles, and well ahead of your standard day-to-day ride.

• Why is the BMW M3 so expensive?

  As with many of the models in the BMW line-up, the M3 is certainly a pricey unit. However, it's not just a reflection of the company's successful marketing, although that certainly does play a part. Nonetheless, BMW has established an undisputed level of respect in the industry on the back of the quality cars it produces, not to mention the sheer brilliance of its performance attributes. The M3 fits right into that equation as a high-calibre and premium car that commands its price.