Estimated value by year
New
$90,000
MSRP
1 yr
$66,600
-26%
2 yrs
$60,300
-33%
3 yrs
$54,900
-39%
5 yrs
$45,000
-50%
10 yrs
$27,000
-70%
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Full Depreciation Table — BMW 8 Series
Based on base MSRP of $90,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $78,300 | $90,000 | $100,800 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -26% | $57,942 | $66,600 | $74,592 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -33% | $52,461 | $60,300 | $67,536 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -39% | $47,763 | $54,900 | $61,488 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -45% | $43,065 | $49,500 | $55,440 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -50% | $39,150 | $45,000 | $50,400 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -54% | $36,018 | $41,400 | $46,368 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -58% | $32,886 | $37,800 | $42,336 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -62% | $29,754 | $34,200 | $38,304 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -66% | $26,622 | $30,600 | $34,272 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -70% | $23,490 | $27,000 | $30,240 |
Cost per year
$9,000
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$54,900 saves $35,100
Value at 10 yrs
$27,000
70% of value gone
Key Specs — BMW 8 Series
Category
Luxury Coupe
Base MSRP
$90,000
5-Year Depreciation
50%
vs Category Avg
2% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used BMW 8 Series?
The sweet spot for buying a used 8 Series is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $35,100 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. This model depreciates heavily, which makes the used market excellent value. A 3-year-old example can be significantly cheaper than new.
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