Exclusive classic BMW's odometer secret leads dealer to charge double the price of a new model

  • A car dealer is asking for $280,000 for this classic BMW M5
  • E39 generation 2000 had something surprising on its odometer
  • Its $280,000 price tag reflects that

Published on Sep 16, 2024 at 4:23 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Last updated on Sep 17, 2024 at 6:07 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Tom Wood

A car dealer is asking for $280,000 for a coveted and classic E39 generation 2000 BMW M5 because of something he saw on the odometer.

The dealer in Naperville, Illinois, in the US, is said to be virtually holding the classic car hostage for just under $280,000.

Why? It’s a stunning shade of Dakar Yellow over black.

What’s more, it only has 633 miles (around 1,019km) on the odometer.

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The classic BMW

As well as its original six-disc CD changer and factory Dakar Yellow paint, this coveted E39 generation 2000 BMW M5 is hiding something else.

Sitting in an Illinois dealership, it has only 633 original miles (around 1,019km) on the odometer.

However, before you check your bank account for the available funds, it’s worth knowing that the dealer is asking $279,997 for it.

That’s double the price of a brand-new one.

With newness in mind, this brand executive believes manual gearboxes are coming to an end.

The E39 M5

The E39 M5 is considered the best driving experience of an M5 of all time.

What’s more, it’s right up there as one of the greatest sports sedans ever.

Per dealer Bill Jacobs, it’s a one-of-one spec.

With fun and nostalgia prioritized over performance, it has a 4.9-liter naturally aspirated V8.

In addition, it has a six-speed manual and 400 horsepower.

With a classic color, factory navigation, and an OG six-disc CD changer, enthusiasts may well be tempted to invest in the priceless experience of going back in time.

In similar news, watch this E39 get brought back to life in an epic restoration project.

Meanwhile, this classic BMW 2002 TII might look normal but it is hiding a big secret – with the original engine gone and replaced by one of the brand’s most iconic powertrains ever made

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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”