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Intro

2000 BMW M5 (E39), Imola Red over Heritage Caramel Nappa leather, 6-speed manual, 85,000 miles. The 2000 model year was the first for the E39 M5 in the U.S. It was offered only with a 6-speed manual and was powered by the S62 4.9-liter V8. Per the seller, Imola Red over Heritage Caramel is a 1-of-20 combination (). The car has had one quality repaint in its original Imola Red, and the seller reports absolutely no rust. It includes the complete tool kit and manuals, OEM rubber floor mats, unused OEM Caramel floor mats, and Coco mats. The seller purchased the car in 2022. Seller states it has a clean Carfax, a clear title and is in Georgia.

Exterior

The car is finished in Imola Red and has received one total quality repaint in its original color. Following the seller’s purchase, it received paintless dent repair and paint correction, and the headlight lenses were replaced. The original alloy wheels have been refinished. Tires are dated April 2021. The seller reports absolutely no rust.

Interior

The interior is upholstered in Heritage Caramel Nappa leather. All instrument cluster and display pixels work. The dashboard shows an indicator light for the right rear airbag, as disclosed below. The car comes with OEM rubber floor mats, a set of unused OEM Caramel floor mats, and Coco mats. 

Mechanicals

The E39 M5 is powered by the S62 4.9-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 with double VANOS and individual throttle bodies, rated at 394 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels. During the seller’s ownership, both fuel pumps were replaced, the oil was changed annually, and the battery is new. The seller reports the engine uses no oil between changes. Per the seller, the VANOS, rod bearings, and timing chain guides are original as far as he knows and show no symptoms.

Seller Disclosures

One total repaint in its original Imola Red.

Original alloy wheels have been refinished.

Paintless dent repair and paint correction.

Dashboard indicator light for the right rear airbag is on. Possible wiring issue or faulty control module.

Tires are dated April 2021.

The VANOS, rod bearings, and timing chain guides are original as far as the seller knows; he reports no symptoms.

Seller Comments

I purchased the car in 2022. Imola over Heritage Caramel is rare, 1 of 20. Since I bought it, I have replaced both fuel pumps, changed the oil annually, replaced the headlight lenses, installed a new battery, and had PDR and paint correction done. It uses no oil between changes, all pixels work, and there is absolutely no rust. It comes with the complete tool kit and manuals, OEM rubber floor mats, unused OEM Caramel mats, and Cocomats.