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
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
