Don't Make These Mistakes When Buying A BMW E39 In 2021

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[leonchen]

One doesn’t buy a e39 today for its resale value. It’s a keep forever or drive to the ground type of car at this point.

[pascutia]

One thing that I wish people would emphasize when talking about the E39s is how amazing the structure feels. The doors feel so solid, they're super well isolated from road/wind noise, and they just ride so well while still handling well. It's hard to replicate that feeling of "perceived" solidity on modern cars because they've gotten so much larger so they have to use lighter materials. Yes, a current 5 series will perform better in crash tests than an E39, but they don't feel as solid!

[pugs]

Love my 540. Even tho it's almost 20 years old and has twice the milage of my e90 335 I prefer the e39. It's really a quality car and fairly easy to work on.

[timlad]

Why is it that the hand built Bmw is still on the road 25 years later. Water pumps are easy to fix and cheap to purchase, no coding needed. The window regulators are reasonably easy to fix. Makes me wonder why I bought an E92 for 5 times the price

[ivarroligheten]

Norway. In 2013 I bought a 523i, ( new i 1997). Ca 220 000 km. Changed gearbox( manuel)+ cluch. Changed some arms for the wheels.
2021. Still okay. Ca 330 000 km. Changed waterpump, termostat w. house. + a waterpipe on the motorblock. Changed catalysator. Changed oil on the diffrensial. Filled up oil on the gearbox. Soon I had to put on the wintertyres. Thanks for the video ! 👍👍👍
I use a lot of Fluid Film under my Bmw' s. I have a 525i, 1991. A 523i, 1997. A 316i compact, 1997. + ( Trabant 601 S deluxe, two- stroke, kombi, 1988) 🇳🇴😃

[fatherofscream]

Just bought my very first car today and it’s a 99 528i with 77000 miles. I’m absolutely in love.

[alasghaier]

Talking about the 520i and 523i, they are not 4 cyl engines. The only 4 cyl engine mounted on e39 is the 520d

[JPnyc]

Hey, thanks for the video! I think except for your comments on the colors you are spot on. One thing I want to mention to everyone who either has a E39 or wants to get one: do yourself a favor and add some "hydraulic lifter cleaning fluid" to your fresh engine oil first thing, it eliminates a lot of fault codes which you would never associate with it. Many people get exhausted by the myriad of fault codes generated by the M54 engines, and don't realize that its old engine management software often just does not identify the correct codes, and instead suggests fixing all kinds of stuff without ever eliminating the root cause. Try this first and thank me later!
My car (M54B22) now has 425, 000 km and runs as smooth as ever, on LPG btw. I add hydraulic lifter cleaning fluid at every oil change, its like Vitamins for the M54s.

[MrB-jfhd]

I bought a 2003 530i with 200k, body in great shape, paint still shines during covid last year, like many people this person was working from home and didn't commute any more and car was just sitting in driveway. She let it go for 1, 500 bucks. I changed cooling components and oil and the car runs awesome, I get tons of compliments on how nice it looks. Love the car.

[dennyalexander]

I have 1 97 540i/6 with 214, 000 miles and LOVE it. I'm doing the timing chain guides, gaskets, belts and hoses, and cooling system refresh - then suspension refresh. I wouldn't trade it. BUT I want another one. If you see a good one around you, please let me know.

[SShadow]

I love e39s . Just drove mine on a 6 hour trip from WV to Georgia and back with 237000 miles with no problems .

[troylogan]

I don't understand the hate that Nate has for the 540i, they have issues like any car, but if you stay on top of them they are great cars. 03 540i msport here.

[bmw-eman]

This is mine e39. Driven 286000 km. Just drove to Lapland and back total 3000 km without any issues. Have driven also 12 hours in one day. Runs well. Usually I drive these long distances so that engine run at 2000 rpm (speed 110 km/h). In the winter I use always engine pre heater if it is possible. I have changed the battery five year ago for cold conditions. Engine starts well also at temperature -20 Celsius.

[johngareffa]

Just bought a topaz blue 2002 530 sport with a hammaan wing and front lip. 347k miles bought sight unseen! First thing was pulling the manifold to replace the heater hoses. Water pump, brakes and struts next! Absolute love!!

[berrymucuckiner]

E39540i/6 for life!!! Even though Nathan hates them. I’ve seen them go 250, 000 on original guides

[crucifixxfilms]

Definitely if possible come with more e39 content, missed these

[edsmith]

The e39 is already iconic and deserves to be, but is not Japanese and can be a nightmare if not maintained meticulously

[AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

About to buy a 520i in dark blue for 1700€. Super shape/condition. This will be a keeper! 🙏

[larrygoode]

Found a 1 owner 2000 E39 528IA with sport package. Just flipped 100k miles and miles of service records. Is 6k overpriced she is mint! Anything I need to look out for. I asked about the cooling system upgrade. Great video!

[lp]

Love the looks of the E39 Sedans. Good video, Nathan. Part ll, maybe?