“The closest you’ll ever get to being in two places at the same time,” BMW said about its 2000 M5 sport-sedan. Boasting a nearly-400-horsepower V-8, a manual transmission, and a host of handling upgrades, the M5 was a modern-day muscle car with family-hauling capabilities. The Pick of the Day is a low-mileage 2000 BMW M5 sedan listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in LaFollette, Tennessee.
“Originally purchased directly off the showroom floor at the Los Angeles Auto Show in March of 2001, this car wasn’t just another dealership delivery. It was hand-selected at one of the most prestigious automotive events in the country,” the listing says. “The buyer was the CEO of my company at the time, who chose the car as a personal gift for the company’s Vice President of Operations.”
Imola Red (paint code 405) is a captivating color for this German sport-sedan. Exterior features include kidney grilles, fog lamps, Xenon headlights, black body side moldings, power moonroof, quad exhaust outlets, and 18-inch “Style 65” alloys wrapped in Continental tires.
Interior features include black leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front seats, power convenience options, navigation, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Power comes from an S62 4.9-liter V-8 that was rated at 394 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. BMW Motorsport put extra effort into making sure that the S62 was a step above the M62 engine it was based upon: It came with eight individual throttle bodies, double-VANOS continuously variable valve timing, an upgraded oil system, and increased displacement (4.9 liters versus 4.4).
The M5 was also offered exclusively with a Getrag six-speed manual transmission — a testament to BMW’s goal to give the driver a connected, visceral experience.
The listing says, “Over the years, the car has been meticulously cared for. It has always been garage-kept and covered when not in use. I have always used BMW 20W50 engine oil and kept up on oil changes and maintenance throughout the life of the car.” Recent work included tires, camshaft position sensor, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, wiper blades, air filters, and more.
The seller has included a video showing the removal of the car cover and a cold start. The pride of ownership is evident as the seller narrates his storage and driving habits.
To some, the BMW E39 M5 represents a “golden era” of driving dynamics: naturally aspirated V-8 power, an analog manual transmission, and plenty of luxury. This 80,000-mile, well-kept example is a collector-grade example, and it’s priced at $38,900.
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