Market Report August 2024: Vacation End Revives the Market
August 2024: Market Overview
August marks the end of summer holidays in many regions. Market activity increases while prices remain largely stable.
Current Prices by Brand
BMW
| Model | Average | Change | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| E38 7 Series | €15,450 | +2% | 48 |
| E39 5 Series | €7,720 | +2% | 88 |
| E46 3 Series | €6,550 | +2% | 159 |
| E39 M5 | €32,400 | +2% | 16 |
Mercedes-Benz
| Model | Average | Change | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| W140 S-Class | €13,280 | +3% | 36 |
| W210 E-Class | €5,520 | +3% | 79 |
| W124 E-Class | €12,050 | +3% | 39 |
Audi
| Model | Average | Change | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| B5 A4/S4 | €5,850 | +2% | 67 |
| C6 A6 | €9,520 | +1% | 94 |
| RS4 B5 | €42,800 | +1% | 8 |
Seasonal Analysis
August Dynamics
August shows typical transition characteristics:
- Rising activity: +15% vs. July
- Dealers back: More active after vacation
- Buyer interest: Vacation end motivates purchases
- Convertible peak: Using last summer days
Supply Development
| Category | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total listings | +5% | Rising |
| New listings | +12% | Strongly rising |
| Sales closures | +8% | Rising |
| Convertibles | +3% | Still high demand |
Top Deals of the Month
Under €8,000
BMW E46 325i Touring – Average €6,200
- Practical wagon with M54 engine
- Good availability
- Buy before autumn price increase
Mercedes W210 E280 – Average €5,400
- Solid V6 for family use
- Ideal autumn preparation
- Good parts supply
€10,000-25,000
BMW E38 735i – Average €14,500
- V8 flagship
- Value appreciation continues
- Last affordable examples
Audi C5 A6 2.7T – Average €9,200
- Biturbo power
- Quattro for autumn/winter
- Growing collector interest
Market Trends August
Current Developments
Rising Demand:
- Wagons/Touring models +12%
- All-wheel drive vehicles +8%
- Well-maintained classics +5%
Stagnating Demand:
- Convertibles (season end approaching)
- High-price segment >€50,000
- Older diesel models
Price Segmentation
| Segment | Development | Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Under €5,000 | Stable | Slightly rising |
| €5,000-15,000 | +2% | Continuing rise |
| €15,000-30,000 | +3% | Strongly rising |
| Over €30,000 | Stable | Wait and see |
Mileage Correlation
August Analysis
| Vehicle Type | Correlation | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Youngtimer (20-30 yrs) | -0.52 | Condition more important |
| Modern used | -0.78 | Mileage very relevant |
| Classic (30+ yrs) | -0.38 | History decisive |
Regional Differences
Price Variation by Region
| Region | Deviation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bavaria | +7% | Tourism catch-up effect |
| Baden-Wurttemberg | +4% | Stable demand |
| NRW | -1% | Large supply |
| Berlin | -4% | Price pressure |
| Eastern Germany | -6% | Cheapest market |
August Buying Guide
Why Buy Now?
- Before autumn: All-wheel drive gets more expensive
- Convertible bargains: Season end in sight
- Dealers active: Good negotiating basis
- Large selection: After vacation pause
Timing Recommendation
| Vehicle Type | Best Buy Time | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Convertibles | September-October | Season end, -15-20% |
| Quattro/AWD | Now | Before autumn rise |
| Wagons | Now | Vacation end demand |
| Sports cars | November-December | Seasonal low |
September 2024 Forecast
For the coming month we expect:
- Full market revival after vacation end
- All-wheel drive vehicles become more expensive (+3-5%)
- Convertible prices begin to fall
- Autumn demand kicks in
Recommendations
Buy Now
- Audi B5 A4/S4 Quattro – Before AWD peak season
- BMW E39 Touring – Practical and value-stable
- Mercedes W124 – Classic continues upward
Wait for September
- Convertibles and roadsters
- High-priced sports cars
- Summer-exclusive vehicles
Market Statistics
August 2024 in Numbers
| Metric | Value | vs. August 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | €10,120 | +5.8% |
| Median price | €7,850 | +4.2% |
| Total listings | 4,520 | +3.5% |
| Sales | 892 | +7.1% |
The market shows healthy growth with rising activity numbers.
Conclusion
August 2024 marks the transition from summer lull to autumn revival. Prices are pulling up slightly, especially for Mercedes models and BMW classics.
For buyers, now is a good time, especially for all-wheel drive vehicles and practical wagons. Convertible buyers should wait a few more weeks.
All data based on our continuous market analysis. As of: August 26, 2024