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Alpina B3 (E36)

1993–1998

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  • 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

Alpina B3

Based on 1 verified auction result

No signal yet

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
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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

  • US$29,500

    Bring a Trailer · 27 Apr 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.