11 Reasons Why You NEED To Buy An E39 in 2024
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- čas přidán 15. 05. 2024
- My 11 reasons why I got bought my BMW E39 520d and why I think you should get one as well + 4 things to look out for when buying one. I really like my 2001 E39 520d facelift (LCI) and today I want to share with you reasons why you should get one too.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Sponsor
0:40 - Reason #11 - It's easy to work on
1:25 - Reason #10 - Great modding potential
2:01 - Thing to look out for #4 - Check if the warning lights work
3:11 - Reason #9 - Great power and tuning potential
3:58 - Reason #8 - It's reliable
4:51 - Thing to look out for #3 - Check for rust and vapor barrier leaks
5:57 - Reason #7 - It's cheap to own
6:54 - Reason #6 - It looks great!
7:35 - Reason #5 - It's practical
8:37 - Thing to look out for #2 - Get the facelift version
9:44 - Reason #4 - It will rise in value
10:51 - Reason #3 - Great build quality, amazing features, and luxurious interior
11:24 - Amazing features
12:11 - Luxurious interior
12:37 - Reason #2 - It sounds great!
13:21 - Thing to look out for #1 - Get all the options!
14:18 - Reason #1 - It's really fun to drive
15:31 - Snow drift video?
15:45 - Outro - Auta a dopravní prostředky
There is no fault in not getting the check Engine light in these cars, its like that from fabrice, non off my 4 520ds or 3 530ds have had that light coming up on ingition so dw, its supposed to be that way.
I just convinced myself I didn’t need another car but this is basically a sign from God
Mr. President I assure you it's all God's plan
Благо теби Тео како лепо причаш@@market_car
I can assure you that you don’t need another car. I’ve looked many times. Thought I would keep mine for 4 years, but after 24 years I never found anything that can compare.
Agreed agreed agreed
i will literally actually buy this in the future,i dont know what fascinated me so much about it,i could get a new car,but this is different
I had e46 face and switched to e39 face, and I'm blown away from the comfort this car offers.
I am turning 18 in 6 months an my grandpa will give me his 2002 E39 530D 193hp 3.0 😍😍 I cant wait to drive that beast...
I'm excited for you. You're going to enjoy it!
Enjoy it, but remember, Lots of torque + RWD....fun, but needs handling with care and precision! Treat it with a bit of respect especially in the wet! Ask me how I know...
@@soundseeker63I am 24 and my first car is a e90 325i 2006. Your thoughts about it? I find it very agile and love the way it handle
@@alnilam8048 Don't know that much about E90s, mostly e36/39/46 I've had. But they are all great cars to drive with good engines - Provided you keep up with the maintenance on the suspension, and dont fit cheap/crappy tyres or brakes. Cheap tyres will turn the car into a lethal ditch-finder in the wet, cheap disks will give the car terrible wheel judder and vibration. Worn suspension bushes/ball joints will make the car feel loose and unstable. Again, don't fit cheap chinese copy parts, they don't last, and don't always fit properly in the first place either.
@@soundseeker63 Wow thanks for this helpful comment bro. I sure will take your advice.
I've owned 2002 E39 520D Edition Exclusive for 16 years. Biggest repairs have been blower motor, crank pulley, exhaust flexible joint and rear wheel bearing. And, suspension parts of course. Total costs within the ownership period of 16 years have been ridiculously low. Overall fuel consumption is 6.4 l/100 km (with EGR off). Still on the first turbo, injectors, high pressure pump, clutch etc.
Amazing, glad to see someone has had a similar experience to mine!
I owned a 2001 540i M Spec and a M5 back in 2008
Still in love with this cars
Pozdrav
Amazing, I'm looking to get an E39 M5 myself with how great of a car it is
Got a 528i (2.8 i6) in the U.S.
These cars are solid and very good looking.
Best looking sedan ever made, hands down.
Amazing car. Completely agree. Enjoy it!
The M5 (s62 engine supercharged) also the fastest sedan in the world, Tesla doesn't count, not a car.
Yes, wasn’t the E60 5- series design such a let down !
W124 e320 best
Just bought 2003 530d last week. I living a moment of my life! I consider it a great choice.
Bought an 530i M sport manual back in september 2023. Handles very beautifly and gets a decent amount of compliments for just a sedan! Best car ever
i respect your choice, i bought 523i+lpg pre lci in poland for 1000eu, rust is mostly fixed now and in a span of a year with small maintance it didint break and took me to netherlands 2 times, great car
Amazing, the fuel consumption is probably negative on that car
@@market_car consumption is around 10l on gasoline and on LPG it has like 370km range with 45l tank, I still prefer to drive that than some corsa to save fuel 😂
@@market_car I have 523i 1998 and consuption was 7,5 when I follow rules and now is 8,5 when I dont care but is colder too and I drive all year tires. I drive mostly extra urban roads 80-140kmh...
You just made my Saturday chill session more chill dude ❤
Very glad to hear that Tamás
I'm sure E39s will start to rise their values in about 5-10 years from now on. I bought an E34 six years ago. It was in great condition, even the leather seats, for only 1000€. Now you can't find any E34 under 2500€ and most of them are a mess and/or have cloth seats.
Also I get A LOT of offers, higher being 8000€ but I wont sale it.
I agree so much with this video I bought one a month before the video came out
I've now owned my 1998 E39 Touring 520i 5 speed manual for 20 years, and my 21 year old son drives it as much as me, and we both love it to bits.
BMW really nailed the E39, and I believe the reason this has become the pinnacle of the 'ultimate driving machine' is because it is the last of the' analogue' cars just before the digital age kicked in (the E60 could have been another great car but simply does not look good enough, especially at the front.)
I also have a 2011 F11 523i (can't get a manual!) to compare with my E39, and yes it’s true the 'digital' F11 is an outstanding car and I also love it to bits. However, the E39 is measurably quieter and much more 'entertaining' on the roads. The F11 is better in nearly every way and can be threaded though the roads with perfection but don't bother going into a 'slide', it feels like a 'detached' video game experience, so you simple avoid sliding it :0( The E39 can be literally 'chucked' into a corner and you can feel everything that's going on - hence, the pleasure.
I have gradually upgraded my E39 into the 'looks' of an LCI car, and you're right still plenty of suppliers on the market and loads of internet help, just choose very carefully.
Best tip, keep ALL the rubbers soaked in 3-in-One silicone spray (Halfords sell it) - this stops the doors 'creaking'.
Also get an independent BMW specialist to adjust the handbrake properly each year - otherwise it will not work as it should.
Also best not to have a sun roof or seal it up as I have done, otherwise hard to stop water getting in.
By the way my E30 320i was even more 'fun' on the road and I wish I still had it (lost to rust). My E30 had no power steering and it had primitive rear camber change induced 'over-steer' when 'lifting off' (read 'chickening out'), at this point the car would attempt to spin between 180 degrees and 360 degrees. To 'catch' this takes much 'practice' and all your favorite roundabouts become your very own kart racing experience especially in the wet - this is 'wicked' and the most fun I have ever had on the road. My E21 320 before that was just the same. BMW super-smooth 6 cylinders on rear wheel drive is the magic combination. The E39 sadly does not have that 'fault', however, it does represent an example of driving 'perfection' and that's why I keep it.
I just bought myself an e39 520d from 2002 and your chanel is just a bless!
Congratulations Mr. Wojtek and thank you!
Got a 530iA sport Touring. Absolutely love it.
Just picked up a 530i Manual on a steal in so cal such sweet cars 👍🏼
Amazing, that’s one hell of a car!
Dude , I love your enthusiasm. So refreshing . Cool machine !
Appreciate that!
Just got a 2003 E39 MSport 6 months ago with BBS factory wheels. Best car I’ve ever owned.
I am so jealous right now!
@@market_car thanks man but it’s a lot of work had to fix the oil pan leak, rear main, sunroof frame etc but worth every penny.
I have a '98 540 V8 4.4L. The 325ft lbs is great grunt and even at 60mph when you tromp it, the car jumps. I love how it drives and how it performs, and looks. I will say that they run very hot and under high pressure. So ensure that your cooling system is in good shape. Mine is non-vanos which makes things simpler.
Only one reason - they are awesome ❤
I agree i owned e39 wagon 525i for 3 years until i crashed it. best car ever
You could probably fit 2 elephants in that thing with how big the trunk is. Glad you had the opportunity to experience it!
We had BMW 528i E39 in aubergine violet color (03/1996) with almost full options. Great built quality and supreme riding quality. 🥇 One of my favorite cars. 🥇
Had a 535i. Resettled in AZ and started having problems with the engine. Dealership said it was the summer gas mix. Only other problems were cosmetic. The drivers side arm rest wore out. No way to repair so had it rebuilt. Cost $500.00 in 2005. Other problem was the headliner separated and had to replace that. OEM was $2000.00 but got a used one on-line for $300.00. Again, around 2005. Other than that, liked the car. Roomy, comfortable and a great long distance road car. Drove from NC to AZ with no back strain or lumbar strain.
plan on snagging one today, used, 178k on it, 530i, minus some bottom kit road wear and a little inside wear/tear, it looks great
I have an E46 320d with M47 (non-TU) engines made on dates pre 09/2001. Three years ago I fixed the MAF, MAP, vaccum lines, pressure converters, thermostat, PCV, fuel filter, oil filter, Intercooler, EGR changed, brake disks, brake fluid, coolant, rod bearings, suspension struts front and rear, wishbones and bushing, ball joints, differential oil... The only thing I suffer three months ago was VP44 pump it was gone with about 261000km. I also noticed the master inyector needle sensor was wrong with diagnosis software ISTAD. I tested that cylinder 4 inyector when I put out from the engine with the polymeter over the two pins that are connected to the coil inside that inyector. It gave around 750 ohms for that coil of the needle movement sensor. Nominal values should be around 90-150ohm. The new bosch I bought on ebay was measured 99ohm.
I need to test different ECU these days as I have an EGR problem (negative deviation) as my MAF is measuring too much fresh air cos the EGR is nearly closed. Perhaps the history of changes I have still this error it could be the variable geometry of turbo as it is the one with came with the car. I tested this geometry with service function and you can see it works. Perhaps this problem with egr nearly closed, I mean something like "limp mode" the car runs awesome.
Great video as always! Happy New year!
Thank you very much Miki, happy holidays to you as well!
Hello Balkan brother, love the vids so far and the production is great.
Thank you!
I am really enjoying the 525i version of this car the sound of the engine, the comfort in this exact color, amazing car to own and I am going to keep it for some time in South Africa.
Great car, enjoy it!
I have an e39 530d and an e39 525i, best cars that i've ever owned.
Fabulous car, especially in Aspen silver 😉
I have a 528I auto M sport with 189000 registered September 1999. 25 years old. Looks brand new and everything works inside and out. Purchased August 2015. Inside all seating et c looks like new. Angel lights so cool. Drives and hold the road over the Pennines in the U.K. Windy long road they this car just eats. My son looks after it for me and the car is wax polished to perfection. Yes it is the best looking car and especially compared to ones today. I get pleasure just looking at it. Oh and auto suits for me as 75 and it is so smooth and I know the car is deciding when to change. No crashing gears!!! And so it should last longer HAHA.So great video and you are spot on with the recommendation. I paid £1250 and have spent very little in the time owned. Champagne for Lemonade money.Have subscribed.
Champagne for Lemonade money has got to be one of the best descriptions of the E39. Glad to see you're enjoying yours!
Ah thank you.
Great video! Really interesting!
Thank you Mr. Dine!
Great video, well done. Subbed
Appreciate it!
Couldnt agree with you more, been waiting for nice weathers to do my ownership review video after 2 years, and I'm driving my 525d everyday, and I love it, same thing for me, old turbo failed after that, its perfect, and with a little touch up, I have even been able to keep up with new 5.0L mustangs who think they own the road, well... not with an automatic box you don't... XD lol.
If anyone is looking for one in the UK, I've got a 97' 535i v8 in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition (Basically zero bodywork rust, no lights on the dash, no codes thrown by obd2) for sale.
I'd look more into them if I didn't already have two E34s I'm set on keeping.
Old BMWs are great overall cars, the fatigue and general wear from the age and mileage does wear on them, but as long as keep it in mind and do the necessary maintenance it's really solid cars.
Nice to see so much appreciation for one of the best cars ever designed. The E39 is an amazing model. The engineering detail and high quality materials and build quality have never been matched since then. Nevertheless, as owner of two E39 I also have to say that it requires a lot of love, time and money to keep them maintained properly. No one should be mislead by the illusion that a low purchasing price is all they need to pay. If it doesn't get the regular maintenance and repairs it deserves, it won't last long and let you stranded. Regarding the facelift, since everyone has it, the pre-facelift look is actually more rare already and about to become more classy and cool again. That's why I have both 😅
You put it really nicely. Very glad to see there are other E39 enthusiasts out there. Thanks!
I've had three of them since I started driving in 2003. The ARE great cars, and I would happily have another. But unfortunately in the UK rust just eats them up. Admittedly our wet climate and excessively salty roads in winter are mostly to blame but, if you are going to daily drive these cars all year round, expect to have to get some work done on the sills, jacking points and arches, and budget for that accordingly. Get the undersides waxed every year before winter too, this will help hold back the rust a bit longer.
6 cylinder petrol and auto box in SE spec is super smooth and relaxing drive. Manual box with M Sport spec is most fun, especially 530i and 540i.
Well said. Look up the MOT history of any E39 and so so often it will mention 'corrosion near jacking points', that's one big and expensive fix and this is what sends so many of them to the scrapyard....
Same in Sweden, rust kills e46 and e39
E39. One of the most beautiful cars ever. A timeless masterpiece.
Recently bought a 188k kms ‘98 non vanos 540i/6spd. It’s Oxford green with beige interior. Reminds a lot of my old e36 m3 sedan in Boston green. Pays homage to my old teenage self.
So cool. Great car and story!
Omiljeni auto.. vec par meseci skupljam pare da ga kupim,jedva cekam.
It’s going to be great! Happy for you.
just bought a late 2003 525i Touring exclusive edition yesterday. good serviced and some downsites i'm gonna fix the next year. just made 200KMs now and hit the 300k kms with it. it rides beautiful , especially on the autobahn! absolute banger
Just like you said, absolute banger. Love that car and I'm sure you'll have many good memories with it. Cheers!
@@market_car i forgot to say thanks for your videos! keep on the good work!
Subscribed because of BMW E39 it's a legend
Amazing car, cheers!
As an owner I can confirm some of the arguments, especialy concerning modding options and reliability. As for maintenance cost, I am affraid you are being very optimistic :) Also, if your are unlucky, some minor issues like leaking sunroof or burned BM54 module can be s huge headache since car shops usually stay away from such jobs.
As a E39 M5 owner, i can confirm, it is hella fun to drive that car
I love to see these videos.. and also Im selling my 1998 E39 523iA with only 109.000 km certified and all the bills for maintenances. 9/10. But... she is in Spain.
e39 i got one already , and im looking for one for my love!
so comfortable, big and silent inside!
Well said! It's an amazing car.
Had couple of them 3.0dieslel it was great reliability cars with over 300k miles and sold them in great running condition
Amazing!
I have a 525d se apart from age related issues no.real problems and.its amazing , and.i use.it daily. It's been the length and breadth of UK. When I go on holiday now I only go where I can drive my car
Bro, stop moving from left to right and vice versa all the time. Makes me Disoriented.
I own a E63 635D but still in love with the E39 535i facelift. Mean machine and very reliable. I agree with the design. I'm one the those guys who dislikes recent BMW design trend so I'm maintaining my old models.
Great video!
I hated the look of the BMW model that replaced the E39 so rather than buy new I found a 2004 530d Sport with the highest spec I could find. It even has a TV !
Kept it for 20 years and it’s newer gone wrong.
A car designed by engineers for people to DRIVE not by computer geeks to play with gimmicks.
Stunning looks and well placed switches and dials and no distracting iPads and fiddly touch screens.
The only fault is some of the LED dots on the screen are out - switch cleaner on the connector fixes but dashoard removal is fiddly
E39 528 was my first cat in high school back in 2016 2024 now I own a e39 540 and 2 e38s and working on a e46 lol the handling is addictive
My biggest car regret is selling my 2000 528i M Sport. It was perfect. Not slow, not super fast, but it ate up motorway miles, was so comfortable and had no knocks or noises. The handling was superb with 255's on the back and 235's on the front. It could drink the fuel when you trashed it but it was reasonably frugal if you took it easy. I'm on the lookout for a clean 525d, 530d, 528i or 530i wagon. Preferably M Sport but it's down to how tidy and well maintained it is...... unless the right E38 730d ,730i or even 728i pops up! Enyoyed your video. You need to try a 525d or 530d.... even a 525 or 530i 😄
Some Fl versions had orange turn lights, and damn they certainly do not look horrible. IMO On 668/9 paint they look fantastic, i would never change it for white ;)
As long as the tail lights are LED I don't care about the color
Lots of love from greece, balkan brother
Love from Serbia 🇷🇸
I agree, a good E39, with no rust is a great car, comfortable cruiser, easy to maintain.
But the 520d is very slow and underpowered, it really is, and in no way I’m saying that it should drive fast, but the car is very heavy and the it’s not even a CR diesel so power delivery is lacklustre, and if you map the 136 it gets pretty smoky and relies to much on boost so poweband is not great.
One easy and cheap thing to do if you do not want to go with the m57 conversion is go to the M47TU from the E46; much better and easy swap and you can map it to 165-170, since it’s basically the same engine as on the early E90’s, it improves the car tremendously.
Gotta agree with you that the 520d is not the fastest. Although there is an easy way to fix it, cheaper than an engine swap too: just get a more powerful one
Absolutely agree with you, BMW E39 is best looking BMW ever made and one of best looking sedan. Exterior and interior of this car designed perfectly, and are true crown of elegance. I'm very sad for modern design of German cars.
Reason 2, it sounds great!
The sound: 12:54 😆
Love the E39 530i
Amazing car
Great video, I agree with all except the facelift parts :D I'm in no way an expert on these, but since 2014 I've had 15 E39's, 523's, 525's, 530's, a bunch of those actually, 2 540's and 2 M5's, all except one of the 540's have been full M-sport, the pre-facelift cars are better built, have MUCH better paint so they rust way less, and apart from the 16:9 nav screen and the lights have just about the same tech as a facelift has, and the lights can be retrofitted easily. Other than that I agree 100%. Btw, your English is excellent.
Pre-facelift might be better built but the facelift look so much better. When you're talking about an M5 it makes a lot of sense to retrofit a pre-LCI but for a 520d I'd just get a facelift and enjoy it. Thanks very much Mr. Powerslide, yours as well!
I agree. The most important thing to consider with cars of this age is condition. You're much better off with a perfect 520i than a basket case 540i.
Angel eye lights can be retrofitted and aren't that great anyway - you'll want to upgrade to HID - you can only drive to the limit of what you can see!
All BMW infotainment is pretty terrible by today's standards. Just rip out whatever you have and fit a modern system.
Electric seats: you use them for 5 seconds tops each trip and they're much more likely to break than manual ones. Not worth the hassle in my view.
Heated seats: nice if they work; they probably won't after 20+ years!
Get the fundamentals right first: a solid car, the engine/transmission you want etc. The minor stuff can be retrofitted.
Awesome cars. Peak BMW. I own a 530i touring.
PS - the "wood" trim is plastic and some of the stuff that looks like leather, e.g. door trims, is also plastic.
In the UK they all rust! And always in the same place - Sills, jack points and arches. It's the salt that does it. Best either not drive them over winter, or get the whole undersides of the car waxed/oiled each year before winter to keep that corrosive crap out! Other than that they are sound and solid cars.
Dobar engleski, dobar auto, dobar video, svaka cast, samo napred😁😁
Hvala Miloše
e39 najbolji 💪
Great tutorial there I've owned my E39 525i Sport 16 years now here in the UK. I'm sure you have already but your right hand side sills dont look too good,take the plastic trims off underneath and look at the jacking points. Mine had totally rusted through but luckily had them repaired.
Amazing car Martin, and thanks for the heads up!
I have owned a BMW E39 520i facelift 170 horsepower for 2 years. The car has a gas system, it runs on liquefied gas. It gives me 10 liters per 100 km no matter how I drive it. And even with the smallest of the 6-cylinder gasoline engines, it still manages to create emotion and driving pleasure. It is overtaken well. And the sound of those old BMW 6 cylinders is legendary. Buy my car for 3000 euro! With M package - front bumper and M interior details.
Greetings from Bulgaria!
Amazing car. Greetings from Serbia!
I've had a couple M50 E34s, M51 E34 Touring, E32 7 series optioned out with all sorts of sensors and with the M30 and also had a Audi from the late 90s.
At this point I like getting the minimum amount of electrical options. My E32 7 series had more electrical issues pop up in a week than my daily driver E34 base model gave me over 2 years of daily use, add to that that the E34 also had stood for around 10 years before I got it back on the road, so it had more reasons to make problems.
If you like using a multimeter and the electronics troubleshooting manual, and you enjoy soddering, then I say sure, go for as much options as you like.
However, if you are weird like me and want to keep the car until it gets even twice the age they are now, the less electronics, the better it is.. At least in my opinion, but I'm a bit odd to be fair, I also enjoy manual sunroofs and windows and like not having electronics "interfering" with my driving, even when I do admit that technologies like ABS are extremely valuable additions from a safety standpoint.
Either way, glad people are keeping these old bimmers alive, we are not getting more of these sorts of cars.
Nice video, svaka čast!
Thanks family!
Amazing machine
Truly is!
I can't believe we skipped over the window regulators, lol. Also, don't knock the pre-lci; that m52b28 (pre-TU) is simply wonderful.
All of this is great but how well does the steering wheel squeak? I like my steering wheel to be really squeaky. Keep up the great videos!
Sadly the steering wheel has pretty much no squeak. I know - bummer. But you could probably buy it to drive to the nearest used Lexus dealership in case you want a REAL car.
I drive e91 320d perfect car
In my country we got so many E39 and E46s, that driving one of them is really hard, cause most of the time they are in tragic condition. Same with E60. I got 330Ci'04 long time, and this car start to stands out, since many of Coupes were Destroyed...
Owner of 525d 2000 147XXX km. Love the car. Reliable and still feels modern after 24 years. Someone actually offered me to trade it for their F31. Declined ofc
Love the ofc
I'm served with my LS400 but this is another v8 luxury boat i'd probably get easily into.
You can see a lot of the design cues of the E39 influenced the up and coming E46 3 series.
Well, don't get me wrong my congratulations for owning an E39 - but your car needs some love man :) The interior especially. Second thing is that you are completely wrong about maitenance prices - I agree that replacement parts could be cheap but do not mistake it with driving quality. The proper parts which are OEM or OE are not cheap and in most cases they are even mor expensive than for E60 and even F10 (yup that's correct F10). With all the rest you are mostly right so good for you :) best of luck with your car and channel. Peace!
Thank you!
Best car ever 👍
E39 still turns my head after all these years . . .
I just bought one as my first car!
Congratulations Mr. Ant!
My peugot 206 was declared economicly total loss. Always wanted an old bmw E series model.. Been looking for these since my peugot is gone. After watching this video, the things you say is exactly the same as the other reviews i watched and you were very genuine in this video, everyone can tell. Now im just even more convinced to find and buy a beauty e39 model.
Goede abend, shame about your 206, hope you can find a nice replacement!
@market_car good evening man haha, dutch (goede) and german (abend) mixed hehe why not 🤣 Kinda shame yeah but luckily I got the money of todays market value (more than I could sell the car for) I hope so too man! Its hard to find a well maintained ones with full options and espacially manual. But I am determined to buy one e39 hopefully. Btw: off topic but the serbian highways are smooth as butter. Full gas at midnights whenever you can (when going to turkey for summer holidays haha). Nice video and informative btw thank you
@@kerlowkey Great to hear! Be careful and don't speed through Serbia, there are average speed cameras on the highways. Goede luck!
I have E39. 1999 year 350 000 km. R6 2.5 engine. It is best car in my life
Svaka cast 👍
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Sold my e39 540 sport model for $10k usd two years ago. They are gaining in value!
I have that same model!
great video
Thanks 😁
@@market_car can't wait to watch the taycan review this year :D
Just bought a e39 530i wagon auto.
Totally changed my perspective on auto gearbox tbh
Good or bad? Congrats!
In a good way
Howd it change your perspective on auto gearbox? What did you notice? Looking to get one soon, not sure if to get auto or manual
@@wheels808 Auto is great for relaxed driving and if you spend a lot of time stuck in traffic. Not so great for driving hard though. Manual is the exact opposite. Tiresome in traffic and city, but fun and precise control for sporty driving on the open road.
Could you tell me if bmw 528i 1995 is good deal?
only thing I don't agree with you is the manual part. I own 523iA and 540iA, I've driven 2 manual e39's and a couple more e46's the automatic wins in e39 always. it is such a pleasure to drive at highway with the I6 or v8 in overdrive and rpms like just under 2000. then when you floor it the transmission shifts like a thought. Amazing video as always!
Thanks Tuoppi. I think for the more powerful engines the automatic might be better, but for the 520 the manual is what I’d get for most fun. Thanks for sharing!
Is 520i 2002 worth buying? 2.2 engine but it has some rust.
Great info! Another reason to get an E39 is the 540i
Agree. Completely unbiased opinions btw.
My 540i is a monster .. cannot recommend too highly!
This is a certified Serb classic
Had a 98 528i for 9 years and now have a 02 540i 6 speed
Gotta say I find it a bit hard to believe that the 2.0d feels fast. Owning a 528i for over 6 years, it goes well, but isn't really fast. But it's hell of a fun to drive, I agree. Also, nothing wrong with prefacelift models, cosmetics can be changed, options were also available, and at least the petrol models with the m52 engines were an idea more realiable than the facelift M54's.
I already have one…for 10 years in this year…540i touring manual 6 ❤❤❤
Amazing
I sold my mint e39 520iA in 2023 and switched to e61 525dA mostly becaouse the 520i was too slow, and finding a nice 530i/d e39 is almost imposible. But i have to say i liked the e39 more than the e61, and may switch back if i can find a nice example for a reasonable price at some point.
I hope you get even a 540i sometime in the near future!
nice video bro i own a e36 compact 318tds and im thinking of switching to e46 or e39 20d
I'd go for an e46 coupe. Maybe try to get one of the petrol models.
yes i would love that but those here in portugal are about 10k€
i have a 523i e39 m52b25tu amazing cars !
but when i saw youre check engine light didnt come on i did some research, because mine doesnt come on aswell.
but it seems that in never goes on in any e 39.
i searched on forums and watched e39 pov drives and its always off.
love the conttent!
Thanks for the info, and nice research by looking up other videos. I guess in some models it doesn't do anything. Unusual, but great!
It should come on when you first turn the ignition switch on then go out almost immediately the engine is started. If it is not coming on at all them it has been tampered with, and if it is coming on during driving there is a fault with the engine electrics and you need to get your codes read.
Hello , thank you for content , with all respect im must say - parts is not cheap : E39 is in classic catalog now , so if you want to fix it with original price be ready to pay. Suspension is aluminum , trust me its not cheap when you need to replace parts. Also make sure you can work with rust , most of them got problems ofc , age.
But its amazing car , 530D so good torque , and ofc v8 engine great !
Thanks for the comment Roman. Parts costs differ from place to place. Here in Serbia they are pretty cheap since there are a lot of E39s around, but I agree that in places where they are more rare they might not be as affordable. I completely agree with you, the 530d has incredible amounts of torque and the V8 versions are probably a dream to drive. Cheers!
I love the lines of the E39. What color is the car? I like it a lot
I believe it’s called Slate Green Metallic. Definitely one of the more unique colors especially for the E39!
This man deserves a 540i at least
Thanks Mr. Doron! Let’s go for an M5.
In what years is yours made? I didn't know about OEM back LED triple lights. nothing rattles. Right! So you have your windshield broken too... about 200Euro :P
Back in October a big 50kg dog got in front of me from behind a roadside guard, I was going 100kmph and hit... He died. Broke the right side, stuck hood, lost a fog light, broken bumper and bent right front side. Also the tragger bet a little but kept it. ALL OF THE PARTS STILL HANGING ON THE CAR, I got along with my road then about 300 km from home. if it was a new car dog would sit on the passenger place and only a platform would get me out of the road :))