Lightly Driven 2022 BMW M5 CS Sells Above Original Sticker After 8,000 Miles

Some modern performance sedans depreciate the moment the first owner leaves the dealership. However, the 2022 BMW M5 CS presented in this article makes quite a notable exception to the rule.

The model was bought new for $148,995, and now, with just 8,000 miles on board, it was auctioned for $156,000. And that is the net profit after the buyer`s fee.

The example in question wears Frozen Brands Hatch Gray Metallic, one of three BMW Individual finishes offered on the M5 CS. The other two were Frozen Deep Green Metallic and Brands Hatch Grey Metallic. This one also sits a little closer to the ground than standard, thanks to H&R lowering springs, which explains the altered stance more than anything else.

That lower ride height is not the only thing separating it from an ordinary BMW M5. The CS logo means a bit more power; in this case, 10 horsepower more than the regular M5. Other features that tell us we are dealing with a CS variant refer to gold-colored exterior accents, revised damping, M Carbon ceramic brakes, four-bucket seats, and a quicker steering ratio.

This car adds the expected carbon fiber exterior pieces too: roof panel, front splitter, rear spoiler, rear diffuser, and mirror caps. Park Distance Control is included, along with body-color side markers and Icon adaptive LED headlights with Laserlight. That last feature used to cost serious money on other BMWs. As for the wheels, the setup stops at 20-inch Style 789M alloys, dressed in Pirelli P Zero rubbers.

Inside, the specification stays strong. There are power-adjustable and heated M Carbon front seats, plus dedicated rear bucket seats.

The 2020 BMW M5 CS is also fully packed with plenty of goodies like Gesture Control, Active Blind Spot Detection, Frontal Collision Warning, and four-zone automatic climate control. The whole cabin is also tweaked with Merino leather and Alcantara upholstery with aluminum Carbon Structure trim. The steering wheel also got an Alcantara treatment.

As for performance under the hood, the 2022 BMW M5 CS packs the M5`s standard twin-turbo V8 4.4-liter engine; however, it did receive some upgrades that separate it from the stock model – Eventuri intakes, turbocharger inlet pipes, or CSF charge cooler. Usually, modifications make resale more difficult on something this specific—or they can. Here, apparently, they did not.

The M5 CS has built a reputation that goes beyond numbers and options. People who have driven one often describe it as the last truly great M5, usually from the standpoint of handling and overall feel rather than outright straight-line pace. That does not mean newer M5s are without merit, only that the CS occupies a different place in the story.

Whatever the reason, this sale makes one thing pretty clear: a well-kept M5 CS still commands real money, even after several thousand miles and a few carefully chosen changes.

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