So You Want a BMW E39 M5

When you're dealing with a car manufacturer that has been around as long as BMW, you can't help but appreciate the little things. The E39 M5 is just one of those little things we are going to take the time to appreciate today. This driver-oriented luxury sedan made its first waves in 1998, does it stand the test of time? Today, Alex is here to talk about what it might be like to own an E39 BMW M5

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[Ethan-fjkt]

Even if it wasn’t a M series the E39 is so sick

[adrianbene]

I like my cars like I like my women. Old and with issues. I so want an E39❤️ Thank you for making this!

[rowevintolentino]

Alex: so you want an E39--

Me: Yes. Take money.

[SixSpeedSeven]

E39 540 gang! Never clicked on a FI video this fast

Anyone interested in an E39 M5, but is also a broke boi, look into 540s. Trust me. Bought mine back in April to replace my E90 and I’ve never looked back. One hell of a car and aside from the $60 fill ups every week and a half, she’s been good to me and my wallet.

[chiefbeef]

E39 looks great, sounds great, only comes in a 6spd, and it’s actually pretty reliable (for a bmw) especially the 528i or 530i. Best bmw ever imo, I don’t think bmw will make another 5 series that looks as good as a e39

[CommanderAki]

I grew up in our family’s e39, my parents got the car shortly before I was born and today I take care of the car, it may be just a 520i but I love the car even though it’s maintenance isn’t that cheap and there are many things to be done and repaired, but I’m thankful that you show some love for the e39, many people seem to forget about it 🥰💙
The e39 is in my opinion the most aesthetic, most beautiful car ever made, so happy to own one :)

[KINGVONFRM]

Day 73 of asking fitmend industries to do so you want a suzuki cappuccino

[nine-inch-nail]

The E39 is, and will always be the best 5

[PaganiGaming]

This car could be missing a wheel and I’d still wanna drive it

[michaelyoung]

My first car was a 1 owner 540i with the 6spd manual. Still my favorite car to this day. You can’t go wrong with an e39!

[__Akii__]

when are we getting "so you want a S15 Silvia"

[marcscott]

The best car I've ever owned. Still need to supercharge it. Goal is to get it to 600 hp. Then the dream is complete.

[IlistentotheRadioRadioStereo]

I own a 2002 540i...fun to drive and handle on the road. Visibility eye to road ratio is amazing. You can see all around you. Got it in 2005 and still own it today 11/03/2020. I've done all the service myself without having to get it from any mechanic or dealer. They are fairly easy to work on if you are willing to buy the tools and learn how to fix it. If you want to take it to a mechanic or a dealer to fix it every time...this is not the car for you. If you do that you better be making at least 80k a year, cheap ass girlfriend, no kids, and no mortgage to worry about because this model will make you go broke AF faster than a speeding bullet. About $190 or more now an hour for labor plus parts. Because, just as fast as you made it to the party on it...it will start leaking as soon as you park because of the idiot driving you did on the way to the party...or wherever you go...cause they are fun to drive. Currently working on the chain tensioner since my chains started to rattle and if that does not fix the problem then the guides will need to be replaced and that is a fkn major fix I haven't done yet for an 18 year old car. Oh well fun times. Oh you can drive these in the rain at 90 miles an hour with good all weather tires and you can change lanes like nothing....not so well in the snow or ice....I went 147mph once at 3am. No cops no traffic. I got home in 5 minutes from downtown Dallas to Plano. While I was going that fast a black Murcielago out of nowhere passed me like nothing. BTW ...these cars are chick magnets. Post it Notes with telefone numbers will be thrown at you if you roll down the windows...maybe after this pandemic you get to experience that. BTW I am not selling mine since it is too easy to work on to give up for a super high tech full of problems new models.

[manuelnunez]

still waiting for the “So you want a Lockheed U-2 spy plane”

[Bleefit]

I had an e39 540i, hell of a car but it ate my entire wallet 😭

[Latinblood]

I don’t have an M5, but an e39 540i. I love it.

[younglile]

never thought a car I own would be in a so you want episode. happy to see it! the community is amazing if anyone does get into one of these cars.

[CannonballCC]

If I don't see Alex Roy's M5 I'm gonna be upset. The most notorious M5 of all time.

Post watching: no polizei M5.... Big sad

[RUNFROMONYX]

i have an e39 540i and i can confirm it is a blast to drive and it's not even an m5. just watch out for that rear main seal

[edwardpegues]

When I started working at a BMW dealer, a co-worker and I did a new car pre-delivery inspection on a 2002 M5. We test drove it, he did a burn out at a red light and we got pulled over by a cop. No ticket, just a warning. Still love E39 M5 to this day.