BMW M5 with Only 4,000 Miles on the Clock Sells for Approx. 1.0188 Million RMB at Auction​​

In an era dominated by new energy vehicles, even established global manufacturers are compelled to compete fiercely in this arena. European performance cars, once renowned for their large-displacement engines, are now being cloaked in the guise of electrification—even BMW's M5 must market itself in China as the "BMW M5 New Energy."

While the current M5 is undoubtedly powerful, true classic status often belongs to its predecessors. The subject of today's spotlight is a veteran born 23 years ago. This 2002 M5 (codename E39), initially delivered to a customer in California, has covered a mere 4,000 miles (approx. 6,437 km) over the past 23 years. Thanks to its impeccable maintenance, it recently commanded a high price at auction.

Finished in Carbon Black metallic paint, the car is equipped with features that remain respectable even by today's standards, including 18-inch Style 65 wheels, a power sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, headlight washers for the xenon units, parking sensors, heated sport seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a navigation system. As the performance variant of the 5 Series, the E39 M5 also boasts a trunk lid spoiler, quad exhaust pipes, and a Nappa Heritage leather interior.

Under the hood, the E39 M5 houses the legendary S62B50 5.0-liter V8 naturally aspirated engine, producing 400 hp (294 kW) at 6,600 rpm and 500 N·m of torque at 3,800 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission. While electronically limited to 155 mph (250 km/h), it can reach an unrestricted top speed of 187 mph (301 km/h), achieving 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.3 seconds.

The car was exceptionally well-cared for by its previous owner. Just this past July, it was fitted with new Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, and the brake fluid was replaced, along with the engine oil, coolant, and fuel and air filters.

Benefiting from its extraordinarily low mileage of just 4,000 miles over 23 years, the M5 attracted 42 bids before finally selling for ​**​143,000(approximatelyRMB1,018,800)∗∗.Consideringitsoriginalsellingpriceof69,900, this final price led many observers to remark, "When it comes to investment potential, classic internal combustion engines still reign supreme."