Specifications
Highlights
• Late Production Example
• Great Color Combination w/Sport Interior
• A Perfect Driver Example of the Quintessential Sports Sedan
EAG Impressions
The E39 5-Series is often regarded as one of BMW's finest hours, striking a near-perfect balance between comfort, performance, and technology. While European markets enjoyed a wide range of engines, including efficient diesels and potent V8s, U.S. buyers had a more limited selection. The crown jewel of the lineup, the E39 M5, arrived in North America for the 2000 model year. Unlike previous generations, this M5 featured a V8 engine, bringing it closer in specification to its European counterpart. However, subtle differences remained, such as European models receiving a more advanced dynamic stability control system.
Overview
This E39 M5 is one of the final M5s of this generation produced, with an April 2003 build date, and production of the model ending in June of that year. Finished in Carbon Black, this wonderful example shows 73,248 miles at the time of cataloging and is on its second trip through our workshop. Sold new in Southern California, this car was in the greater Los Angeles area until 2006, when it was sold to Washington state, where it lived until coming to us in 2011. Since then, the car has been under the care of a single owner, who has enjoyed and cared for the car in Michigan.
The car is largely unmodified aside from an upgraded Hizpo head that looks very close to the factory unit but has both Android Auto and a Can Bus Decoder system. This car was fitted with the Sport interior option in black leather. This means that the seats have imitation ostrich skin Napa leather centers and bruised aluminum dash, door, and center console trim. The overall condition of the interior is very good, and you can tell, looking at the seats, that the previous owners paid attention to not damage the leather or bolsters on the seats.
Powering the E39 M5 is a DOHC 5-liter V8 known internally as the S62. It is fitted with double VANOS variable valve timing, eight individual throttle bodies, and “semi-dry-sump” oiling, increasing engine lubrication under hard cornering. Rated from the factory at 394 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, the S62 is an outstandingly flexible engine that will happily pull from 1,800 rpm in top gear or rev to 7,000 rpm. This engine is then backed up by a mandatory 6-speed manual gearbox built by Getrag that sends power back to a shortened 3.15 rear axle with a limited-slip differential.
History
This Carbon Black over Black example was originally sold by EAG in 2011 when it had 32,886 miles. It's now back with 73,248 miles and completed its mechanical rejuvenation so it's ready for the next 50k miles! This driver's M5 has over $18,000 invested into its mechanical integrity. Services that were completed include the following:-EAG 10 year complete fluid and filter service-valve cover gaskets replaced-Lower oil pan gasket replaced-Transmission output and selector seal replaced-Power steering pump replaced-Power steering cooling line replaced-Front brake calipers replaced-Rear differential output seals replaced-Front struts replaced-Rear toe-adjustment arms replaced-Rear upper control arms replaced-Upgraded rear sway bar brackets installed-Rear sway bar links replaced-Rear window vapor seals resealed-E39 front seat twist repair performed-Headlight adjustment units replaced-Fuel door pocket refinished-Battery replaced-All EAG Extra Mile services completed
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