What is today's Market value of e24 B7S - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

jrcalvin · 9th October 2009, 03:28

I currently have one or two interested buyers for my 1987 Alpina e24 B10 3.5, #36 of 44 mfg by Alpina. I didn't want to be Alpina-less, So I was wondering about the possiblity of upgrading (?) to a e24 B7S. Obviously, a ordinary B7 would be easier to locate but I do like Alpina green metallic. I know of course they are very, very scarce (30mfg by Alpina) but it would help to have some current market value input on the B7S. I am already comfortable with the current value of my e24 B10 3.5. Perhaps some of you on this board can provide some approximate current values to help me make a decision. (values can be in euros or USD). Thank you. john

Sherlock · 9th October 2009, 09:44

Not only they are very rare, but their owners are aware of their increasing value and don't sell them. It's such a small niche that we know individually , through the informations circulating between Alpina Clubs in Germany , Switzerland, and now France, who has one. I personnally sent out Emails to all owners I knew, asking to buy their B7S, without success.
I would pay +50,000 € for a B7S in excellent condition.
FYI,
-a green B7 turbo E24 serie III (thus no B7S), was sold for 47,000 € in France earlier this year;
- a B7S E12 is for sale at 39,990 € in germany (see mobile.de - Deutschlands größter Fahrzeugmarkt. Suchen, kaufen oder verkaufen Sie Neu- und Gebrauchtwagen)
- a B7S E24 was for sale in Japan two years ago, around 30,000 € + transport and taxes. I sent a fax to confirm my order, but the next say I got a notice that the car was not for sale anymore...

IF such a nice car comes on the market, I doubt it will stay for sale more than a day or two. There are dozens of people like you and me, ready to open the wallet, waiting for so many years...

Good luck

Yannick · 9th October 2009, 17:07

Dear John,

Do you really want to have my opinion ? Please read again Sherlock's post : Cann't say it better. He is unfortunately 100% right

Good luck.

P.S. Sherlock : to be fair, you also should mention the french B7 E24 (which is Alpina green too !) is in a close to new condition. Very likely the reason for this uncommon price... Do not know of a next B7 E24 sold for that much money

Andy Alpina · 9th October 2009, 19:48

My cousin is selling his E12 B7S if anyone is interested. The car is not advertised yet. It is in outstanding condition and is a lot cheaper than the German car. COntact me if you would like any details.

dchyde · 10th October 2009, 04:21

I want to pass on my car to a fellow Alpina enthusiast in the States. Why just have one turbo when you can have two!