Alpina B3 (E36)
1993–1998
Lowest price
US$29,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$29,500
Since 2020 · n=1
Highest price
US$29,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
1
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 1 lots

Based on 1 verified auction result
US$29,500
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
Estimates based on 1 verified United States sale.
Market scores
38
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Alpina B3 E36 commands a median price of US$29,500 in the current market, though confidence in this valuation remains limited by the extremely thin transaction sample—just a single recorded sale over the past twelve months.
Liquidity for the E36 Alpina is severely constrained, with no active listings tracked and minimal secondary-market turnover. This illiquidity means buyers and sellers should expect protracted search times and wide negotiation ranges when deals do materialize.
The model occupies the collectible tier with a score of 6, benefiting from its status as an appreciating classic. However, broader desirability remains low, suggesting that the E36 Alpina appeals primarily to a niche group of BMW and Alpina enthusiasts rather than commanding crossover appeal.
The absence of reliable transaction history and forward-looking projections reflects the fundamental challenge of this segment: too few sales to establish meaningful trend data or confidence in price direction over the next three to five years. Prospective buyers should approach any valuation with caution and rely on specialist appraisals rather than market consensus.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$29,500
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months1
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$29,500
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$29,500 – US$29,500
- Total Sales Tracked1
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.