What Makes The BMW E39 So Great?

Hey guys welcome back to the channel and in todays video we will be going over what makes the BMW 5 series or M5 or 540i or even 528i 535i and etc, so great! I love the E39 sedan and wagon and considering they’re cheap rwd euro cars, it makes me even happier! I hope you enjoy and if you do, please be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more!!

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[markroden]

I’m happy you guys like the new editing style. I actually hired an editor for this vid and since the reception has been so good, I’ll most likely keep working w him for future “deep dives”. And yes I know I should try and get the other vids to this quality but it kinda cost a lot and I’m broke as hell man 😂 hopefully if his editing paired w my wonderfully handsome face and soothing voice brings up the views, I can start paying him to edit other vids. But in the meantime, lmk what other deep dives to do bc this one came out great imo. Thanks again guys, and pls don’t hit me a “I ain’t reading allat”

[Mech-Bandit]

I bought a e39 few months ago because I actually fell in love by the way it looks. I always wanted a v8 and the prices of v8 cars in Australia are expensive so I opted out on a 540i. Being a vw tech/ mechanic it’s a great learning curve to learn such amazing beast. Bought one really cheap but it puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel

[danoVc]

I think the M57D30 (the three liter diesel) deserved a mention among the engines they're really good and run forever if you take care of them

[epicdoge]

The e39 is a beautiful car, I have always dreamed of owning one.

[JasherBelton-bdsc]

Im 17 years old and i would absolutely love to have this car. In my opinion the E39 goes harder than 95% of modern bmws today

[davidjoy]

Loved the video. I have an immaculatev1999 528I M sport auto. Drives and looks like new. Paid £1150 in 2015. 198000 miles now and no problems. Best car ever owned. Am 75 Christmas and am sure it will see me out. Great looking car with Angel lights. My son who is car savvy found it for me. I feel lucky every day. Suede interior and all specs work. Fitted LED interior lights and new battery. Nothing else. Son maintains it I pristine condition silver. He has placed top protection polish and it looks showroom. Feel so lucky. Interior as new.

[harkbyte]

I’m 33 and have owned my e39 M since 2019, and driving it never gets old. A beast of a smooth saloon, symphonic speed, beauty… It has it all. I enjoyed watching your video + subbed. Thank you.

[bryanchew]

I just recently brought a e39 528i, I am low in budget and slowly getting the car up for performance. Great car overall quick pick up speed, strong power and stability is amazing. After watching your video, I feel no regrets buying the car.

[blakenowling]

my 528 has been the most reliable car i’ve owned, 310k. 5mt makes it so fun.

[MikeyGuness]

I will concede that as a generation E39, E38, E46, E37 & E53 were the last of the best from BMW.
Styling, engines, performance, handling and still fairly analog...

[sicelomasuku]

I once owned 525 limited sport pack ..m5 body kit ...n I was just 33years old ..what a pleasure to have him

[danielleigh]

I now drive a later model 5 series and while I love it, I still find myself thinking about my E39 from years ago. I couldn't explain what it was about that car but I can confidently say it bought be more satisfaction that any later model 5 series I've had. It took a lot of $$ from my pocket when it needed anything but it was such a good car that it's still my number 1 car off all time.

[peterbartels]

I have an update 535 M-Sport E39 (Dec 2000 build) which I purchase about 4 years ago here in Australia for A$7, 500, in reasonable nick but needed a bit of work. It would have been nicer if I had been able to get my hands on a 540 but they still pull reasonable money in Oz. The 535 isn’t as quick but I understand you can work the 535 a little more. Main issues I’ve found so far have been 1) Light control Module has created some gremlins with lights (intermittent headlight and reverse light issues and remote locking). 2) Pixel issues with dash and radio (not an easy fix) 3) Some small oil leaks 4) Perished plastics which I have found hard or expensive to source I.E. MSport door sill plates - these are proving to be hugely expensive ($1, 600 a set), windscreen Cowell panel (A$200), windscreen Cowell covers ($100). There are also a number of other plastic component I will need to replace moving forward but this is the price you pay for having an older classic vehicle. It’s worth noting most of the interior trim and plastics have held up well for a 24 year old car.😂

[ianmcwilliam]

Great video review of the e39 platform. Truly one of bmw’s greatest sport sedans. I think they’ve aged well. As an owner of 4 old bmws - 3 e39s =2000 M5 in anthracite gray metallic, 1997 540i sport 6sp in Oxford green metallic, 1998 base model 540i automatic in gold, a great all original rust free running car but has rebuilt title so it’s my parts car for the others and my most recent purchase was a garaged 1991 black 850i with the hard to find 6 speed manual. These old bmws (preferably with the manual gearbox) are really fun to drive. The chassis handling and balance always surprises me with how smooth and effortless they feel on winding roads and high speed sweeping turns. there’s still plenty of e39s out there. These are high maintenance cars - so if you dont have deep pockets get yourself a good set of tools and all the parts or diy info you’ll ever need is online.

[dawebd]

I owned a BMW e39 3.0d 142kw A/T. Black mpacket with shiny orange angel eyes, black interior leather Big display android touch radio. Individual with double glass windows. What a beautiful and great car it was !!! I REGRET SELL THAT CAR TO THIS DAY !!!

[doncorleon]

Getting my e53 3.0d in 2 weeks then hopefully a 525i e39 next year. My dream will be complete.

[wernerdanler]

I had a 530i several years ago. Out of all the cars I've had it was my favorite.

[MrToranaGuy]

I've been daily driving a 96 E39 535i, for more than a few years now, mine has over 400, 000kms on the odometer, and it's been very reliable. Possibly because it's a non vanos engine, but honestly, it's been very reliable.

[siterata]

always a great day when Mr. Roden uploads :]

[SHWELL]

I am admittedly a BMW fanboy, and more of one when it comes to the E39 M5. This video does a fantastic job of representing how Juvenile ME would express my appreciation of the E39. Ive owned 3 E39 5 series, buut sadly never found the M5 that felt like it was worth the asking price.. I do currently own 3 5 series cars; a 2002 E39 540i 6MT, a 2010 E60 535i FBO (Est 400whp), and a 2016 FBO 535i (Et 400whp)... I might be the very definition of wut a fanboy is! FANTASTIC VOICEOVER @Mark Roden...