Is the BMW 333i a rare car?
The BMW 333i stands as one of the rarest and most fascinating creations in BMW’s history — a true South African icon. Born in the 1980s as a collaboration between BMW Motorsport and Alpina, the 333i was engineered exclusively for South Africa and produced in extremely limited numbers. BMW South Africa built its 333i at its Rosslyn plant between 1985 and 1987, pairing the compact E30 chassis with a 3. M30 Big Six engine that you’d typically find in a larger sedan or coupe.The BMW Z8 (E52) is BMW’s most beautiful design—clean proportions, 507-inspired elegance, and a halo-car vibe BMW can’t justify today. BMW has built plenty of great-looking cars, but only a handful that feel untouchable—designs so clean and so confidently proportioned that time can’t really get a grip on them.
What is the value of a BMW 333i?
Just over 200 were ever made (most of which were quickly entered into competition), each one powered by the M30 “Big Six” inline-six engine borrowed from the 7 Series. Find this 1987 BMW 333i for sale from Lemon Garage for R 2,595,000, or approximately $147,082 USD. The BMW 333i is one of South Africa’s most legendary performance cars — a homologation special born from BMW Motorsport and Alpina to take on Group N racing in the ’80s. Only around 200 units were built, making this example, Car #45, a true collector’s piece.
Which BMW keeps its value?
The 2018, 2019, and 2020 BMW 2-Series models currently offer the best values. On average, for a 2018 2-Series, drivers can expect to pay around 49% of the original cost. The vehicle with highest depreciation within 5 years from new, is the BMW 7 Series.The BMW 2 Series holds its value even better, with the most accurate BMW resale value estimates expecting it to retain around 49% of its total value after five years. Once again, around 25% of that depreciation takes place within the first two years.
What is the most expensive BMW 333i?
A rare BMW 333i two-door from 1987 has become, to our knowledge, the most expensive 3-Series ever sold in South Africa. The undisputed title of the “rarest car in the world” goes to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé, with only two cars ever built. The last car sold for an all-time high of $142,000,000 in 2022.