6 Reasons Why I Still LOVE my E39 M5

7 years of E39 M5 ownership and there's a lot to love. Here are 6 reasons that the BMW is still special to me. Of course I love the powertrain, but there's some quirky timeless features that I would miss if it were gone.

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[TedwardDrives]

What's the longest you've owned a car, and why did you keep it?

[philliesphan]

While I don't have your knowledge about this car my 6 reasons I adore it are
1. The timeless look
2. How its simplicity makes it age better than it's successors
3. The exhaust note
4. How this car is set up to cruise at triple-digit speeds (not legal in North America)
5. A great blend of performance, luxury, & practicality
6. The amount of car for the money
Would you say those are valid reasons?

[ShiftedPerspective]

Totally agree! One of the big reasons I love driving my E39 is the engine...for some reason it just feels so perfect. The perfect amount of torque down low, and lots of power on the highway. Sounds great and performs wonderfully. It's such a happy car!

[franciscosoares]

The E39 it was BMW beiing BMW !! Now they are computer games with engines!

[swanblake]

Best. Transition. Ever. Best new BMW is the M2 Comp. It's a shame they can't make drivers cars like the E39 nowadays. All digital.

[DoctaM]

Very clever on 6 reason. I remember the GPS and the CD changer with anti-skip technology. Crazy to think this was not so long ago that was height of technology. You didn’t talk about the oval rear view mirror! Classic ///M

[hyperionalziz]

Yeah. BEST car ever made... had this 5- Series for 8, 5h years. I loved it. And yes. First thing I did was to buy that same m-tech wheels, cause it’s the most beautiful wheel for this car.

[TheShootcrafter]

I sold my e39 6 months ago and got a F30 with full equipment
and full leather.
the e39 made driving a lot more fun... 100 times more fun than my new f30
i miss my old lover and really want it back, i would

immediately change my new with an 540i or somthing..

[imagineth]

A true classic. I've always loved the e39.

[mitchellcontente]

That cut in screaming with the new BMW designs was great

[brendansaur]

Really great video as always Tedward! Love this car so much!


I also love all that wood trim. The days when a German sports sedan prioritized classic warmth and luxury over racy carbon fiber and aluminum trim.

[computiNATEor]

You don’t have a Mk4 nav computer yet? Dude, get on it. It transforms the entire radio/nav UI speed. Worth it.

[Birmingham_racing]

E39 has always been my favourite 5 series and m5

[nonoiscool]

The E39 and E46 are probably the best BMWs ever built. They had a really nice balance of luxury and sport. Although people seem to like the driving feel of the F22/23. Many say it feels like an older bimmer. Sadly as for right now BMWs are built to be leased. Instead of owned by the driving enthusiasts who wants a solid GT car.

[blitzkrieg]

My dad had e39 (auto gearbox) sold it bout 5 years ago n bought x5, i have driven his e39 when i was 14, rmb it was good car that can handle road n ofc its lookin sexy af

[HiddenHunterSeven]

I drive an E39 2001 ( just a 525i ) and I adore the timeless look on it. Sadly the inside is not leather at all and really doesn't look amazing but the outside is just sexy. I got an amazing model, well kept and a really cool dark grey tone that looks brutal. I love that car.

[skip]

I appreciate the Canadian content in your trunk CD Changer.

[DriversSide]

Great video! Style 65s are really one of the coolest wheels!

[GianniAdduci]

I have a new appreciation for this car after seeing your videos on it.

[arkeys]

The E39 design is still good looking today, and it is from a time when BMW designs were distinct while being understated 👍
I am driving a 20 year old hydro pneumatic Citroën and am a huge fan of the french quirkinesses, so normally I am not into BMW, but when I borrowed an unspoiled grandpa-spec 523i automatic for a day I must admit I felt a nice connection to that car that I didn’t expect 😃👍