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 trades at a median of US$29,500 in the current US market, though data depth remains severely limited with only a single transaction tracked over the past year. This scarcity of trading activity makes directional signals and year-over-year trend analysis unreliable at this time.
The car sits in the appreciating classic category with a collectibility score of 6, reflecting its status as a desirable but not broadly sought model. Alpina's engineering reputation and the E36 generation's cult following among BMW enthusiasts support its classification, though production volume figures are unavailable to quantify its rarity profile.
Liquidity is effectively absent in the current tracking sample, with no active listings and minimal transaction history. A single sale per year suggests that interested buyers face significant search friction and may need to pursue private acquisitions or specialized dealer networks rather than relying on public market depth.
The absence of mileage data, price momentum readings, and forward projections reflects the thinly traded nature of this model. Without a larger sample of recent transactions, any 3- or 5-year forecast would be speculative. Pricing stability appears plausible given the car's enthusiast appeal, but meaningful valuation trends cannot be established from current information.
Prospective buyers or sellers should expect patience and niche-market dynamics typical of low-desirability collectibles. The E36 Alpina occupies a narrow intersection of German performance heritage and relative obscurity, which generally supports long-term holding but offers limited exit windows in the secondary market.
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.