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Alpina B3 (E36)

1993–1998

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Alpina B3
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£22,015

Market value · recent verified sales

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in United Kingdom.

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 Kingdom sale.

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Alpina B3 E36 currently trades around £22,015 in the UK market, though limited recent activity makes trend assessment difficult at present. With no tracked transactions over the past twelve months, pricing signals remain uncertain and broader directional momentum cannot be reliably established.

This model sits within the appreciating classic tier, classified as collectible rather than mainstream. Alpina's position as BMW's in-house performance house lends it technical credibility, though E36-generation appeal remains narrower than contemporary M-badged equivalents.

Liquidity for the E36 B3 is markedly constrained, with no active listings or recent sales in our tracking window. This illiquid status suggests buyers should expect extended search periods and sellers should price competitively to attract interest.

The low desirability signal reflects the current market reality: these cars appeal to a niche audience of Alpina enthusiasts and E36 purists rather than the broader classic performance segment. Without sufficient transaction history, mileage norms and typical condition profiles cannot be reliably established.

Meaningful three and five-year projections require a larger dataset of recent sales. Prospective buyers should focus on mechanical condition, maintenance history, and authenticity of Alpina specification, as these factors will likely drive long-term value more than broader market appreciation in this thin segment.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£22,015
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

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  • Avg Sale Price
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

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