- This used BMW M5 CS just sold for $196,000, or $52,000 over MSRP.
- That result is likely due to it being one of the last gas-only M5s.
- Commenters at the auction believe it’ll only continue to appreciate over time.
Five years ago, it was no big deal to see a desirable car sell for a high price. Today, though, prices have largely come back down to earth. We’ve seen countless examples of enthusiast cars selling for thousands below expectations. Despite that, there are still some exceptions to the rule, and this 2022 BMW M5 CS is a perfect example as it just traded hands for $52,000 over MSRP, despite being a few years old.
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No doubt, it’s a desirable car all on its own, regardless of price. It has just 118 miles on the odometer, it’s finished in Brands Hatch Gray Metallic, and has black on red upholstery in the cabin. As one of the CS or Competition Sport examples, it also has carbon ceramic brakes, an active rear differential, forged wheels, and more. What really makes it truly special, though, is under the hood.
A Powerhouse Engine
There, you’ll find a 4.4-liter V8 with a pair of turbochargers bolted up to it. In this guise, it makes 627 horsepower (467 kW) and 553 lb-ft (748 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Notably, drivers can cut power to the front axle whenever they want via the infotainment system. All of that sounds great, but it’s ultimately what you won’t find here that probably has the final bid where it is: electrification.
The F90 generation of the M5 is the last one without any sort of hybridization. The latest M5 is exclusively a hybrid with no gas-only option. That’s not to say that it’s bad. We really enjoyed it in our review, even if it’s heavier than a Ford F-150 truck. Still, there’s something to be said for the end of an era. This is the same reason that low-mileage E60 M5s can fetch big prices; it was the last time the M5 had a naturally aspirated engine.
That all said, this buyer might have done great despite paying $52,000 over MSRP on a car that is several years old. Those in the comment section of the auction clearly believe the car will continue to appreciate. “Wow, did not think it would sell at this price. Congrats, you set your own comp now. Prices to creep even higher next,” said one. “This is the penultimate of ICE m5s. End of story. In another 5 years, this car gets $250k+,” said another.
Only time will tell, but we can’t see why that prediction would be wrong at this stage.
