2000 BMW M5 —
Verdict #132 · 141,926 miles · VIN WBSDE9348YBZ97313 · Stock #Z97313 MOOSED
“An E39 M5 legend with peeling clearcoat priced $5,000 over what same-mileage cars actually sell for.”
Pros
- E39 M5 is the enthusiast’s benchmark — 400 HP V8, 6-speed manual
- New clutch, flywheel, plugs, fresh oil — recent maintenance done
- Factory Imola Red, original paint
Cons
- $21,895 vs Hagerty same-mileage sales of $14,700-$16,537 — $5,000+ over
- Clearcoat peeling on original paint means paint money is coming
- 141,926 miles with no VANOS/rod-bearing documentation shown
Analysis
Nobody disputes the E39 M5’s greatness — but greatness has a market price, and this one misses it. Hagerty auction results for 2000 M5s at 139,000-143,600 miles: $14,700 and $16,537 sold, $16,000 not sold at 142,100 miles. KBZ asks $21,895 at 141,926 miles — roughly $5,000 over what the market actually pays for this mileage.
The listing is upfront that the original paint has clearcoat peeling, which means a respray or living with it, and there’s no mention of the S62’s two big-ticket items: VANOS rebuild and rod bearings. A new clutch is nice; it doesn’t close a $5,000 gap.
Verdict: MOOSED. Buy the legend, not the premium — wait for one priced with the market.
Market Comparison
- 2000 M5, 143,600 mi — $14,700 sold (Hagerty)
- 2000 M5, 139,000 mi — $16,537 sold (Hagerty)
- 2000 M5, 142,100 mi — $16,000 not sold (Hagerty)
- 2000 M5, 93k mi, modded — $17,500 asking (classiccarsbay)
The Original Listing
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