The front face is the best looking BMW car ever. The entire profile of the car is timeless. This is the golden ratio of car designs. The perfect sedan shape, and one hell of a sleeper car. In one word, I would describe this car as "measured". @7:36 why are there coins outside the coin holder?!
Man, the 90's BMW was the golden era, just think about it: E46 3-series, E39 5-series, E38 7-series and the E31 8-series are the most beatuful stylish and timeless designs in each series AND they were around all at the same time. This was just brilliant. Looking at modern BMW like the XM, man I wonder what has happened since then? Do they really know their own history and cars they used to make?
bought an 03 530i as my first car for $500, thing was completely run into the ground with 200k miles on most of the parts. Fell in love with it as I worked on it and it's become something so incredibly special. What a timeless design, I always break my neck looking at it after I park lmao
I noticed back in 2016 when borrowing my friends 1st Gen X3 that had the roof lining out for refurbishing that the “BMW-smell” actually comes very much from the glue they used to attach the lining to the roof! It’s is the exact same smell that I also find from my 2002 E39 M5. ❤️😊
The last true drivers BMW. I have an 03 540 m sport so it has the look of an M5 and about 80% of what the m5 is. I still lust after an m5 tho. It's just one of those cars that when you park it and walk away you have to look back at it a few times as you walk away.
Great review I just picked up an 02 M5 beginning of the month. It didn’t come with the style 65 I luckily found a wrecked m5 a few cities over from me. Agreed style 65 are the best looking rims on the e39
Yes... everything got too computer based after this, and the Clive video with Madonna was a classic. BMW could do no wrong then. Now, just about everything they do is wrong.
I cannot believe videos like these are free to watch. Fantastic and thanks for sharing your knowledge. If you ever want to review a e38 mine is ready haha! Edit: just checked the e38 review. Perfection!🎉
7:17 ohhhhh yeah I know the smell. My dads 2001 540i has it. He pisses me off though because he had the choice between an e46 m3 and his e39 both new from the dealership but went with the 5 series 😭
I can! I did a redesign of the E46 M3 with “modern” BMW kidneys way back here in the channel. One of the most disliked videos I’ve ever uploaded. I don’t blame them lol
E39 quality is among the best and reliability is good (E60 with the N52 engine is even better). You’ll need to replace the cooling system and window regulators every 60-80k miles. That’s about it. I’ve had more problematic Japanese cars than either of my 5-series (not M5) cars.
Marwane if you ever see this comment. Reach out to other CZcamsrs and do collabs. Your content is fire but your view counts is scary low for the quality work you produce. Heck I heard about you years ago when you redesigned Freddy's Gallardo. Bro get out there and connect
Appreciate it. I’ve never met as many awesome car people as I have since moving to CO who let me film their cars. Love doing it and will keep building the channel up with new in-person reviews.
The front face is the best looking BMW car ever. The entire profile of the car is timeless. This is the golden ratio of car designs. The perfect sedan shape, and one hell of a sleeper car.
In one word, I would describe this car as "measured".
@7:36 why are there coins outside the coin holder?!
A little tip from the previous owner
Man, the 90's BMW was the golden era, just think about it: E46 3-series, E39 5-series, E38 7-series and the E31 8-series are the most beatuful stylish and timeless designs in each series AND they were around all at the same time. This was just brilliant. Looking at modern BMW like the XM, man I wonder what has happened since then? Do they really know their own history and cars they used to make?
bought an 03 530i as my first car for $500, thing was completely run into the ground with 200k miles on most of the parts. Fell in love with it as I worked on it and it's become something so incredibly special. What a timeless design, I always break my neck looking at it after I park lmao
timeless designs back then 😘
As a Partial owner of one I can say it is. The combination of sophistication, power delivery and practicality is unmatched. 12/10
Best looking BMW ever. Period.
Nope that would go to the M6 coupe or grand coupe. This M5 3rd.
@@jonesjonz1 i definitely don’t fancy the 6 series close to the E39. E39 just looks perfect imo.
Fully agreed.
@@jonesjonz1 i dont think most will agree
@Max Lechuga put them side by side. You'll bare witness.
I noticed back in 2016 when borrowing my friends 1st Gen X3 that had the roof lining out for refurbishing that the “BMW-smell” actually comes very much from the glue they used to attach the lining to the roof! It’s is the exact same smell that I also find from my 2002 E39 M5. ❤️😊
Between these, styles 5, 32, 42 and others, this is also perhaps the best era of OE BMW wheels.
Agreed it is the best sport sedan ever made, and is the coolest of the BMWs in style and fashion of the body!
Love this video concept! Keep it up!
Thank you!
The last true drivers BMW. I have an 03 540 m sport so it has the look of an M5 and about 80% of what the m5 is. I still lust after an m5 tho. It's just one of those cars that when you park it and walk away you have to look back at it a few times as you walk away.
Ever since doug demuro did a video on this i’ve wanted it it’s an awesome car!
Make an E46 M3 video. It's by far my favorite car of all time.
yes
Yes
Now that's a sleek beast and I like it!
Just saw one this afternoon on my way to a friends house. Is truly elegant.
Man, I really loved just to see proper shifting with a manual transmission in a classic performance car.
Great review I just picked up an 02 M5 beginning of the month. It didn’t come with the style 65 I luckily found a wrecked m5 a few cities over from me. Agreed style 65 are the best looking rims on the e39
First E39 i drove was a 530dA, and I loved it!
Yes... everything got too computer based after this, and the Clive video with Madonna was a classic. BMW could do no wrong then. Now, just about everything they do is wrong.
Such beautiful cars were built in the past.
I cannot believe videos like these are free to watch. Fantastic and thanks for sharing your knowledge. If you ever want to review a e38 mine is ready haha!
Edit: just checked the e38 review. Perfection!🎉
So good
It is
Best M
I Love Cats parts!! 🤣
Indeed I'm an E39er 530i
& M5
I like it, problably purchasing one as a daily
Looking forward for a mclaren 750s review
BMW used to have the "less is more" philosophy back in the day. Now though..
me too
7:17 ohhhhh yeah I know the smell. My dads 2001 540i has it.
He pisses me off though because he had the choice between an e46 m3 and his e39 both new from the dealership but went with the 5 series 😭
W dad e39 is so much more comfortable
I do miss those BMW Films, back when BMW was....BMW. The best one had to be "Star" featuring this E39 M5 (actually a 540i), Clive Owen, and Madonna.
Yeees!! Best commercials ever made
It was actually an e39 m5
@@intelligentcarreviews8592
For the cameo shots, yes. But the stunt vehicle used was a 540i.
@@chiemekaa no they were supposed to use the 540i but went m5 all the way
I love when a cars ass is described as beefy😂
Love it
Don't you think the 'kidneys' are a bit small?
Can you image how it would look with kidneys that were as tall as the front grill?
I can! I did a redesign of the E46 M3 with “modern” BMW kidneys way back here in the channel. One of the most disliked videos I’ve ever uploaded. I don’t blame them lol
@@Thesketchmonkey LOLOLOL
Best sedan ever made? Design wise, yes very much possible! As a good reliable car and quality? Not a chance under the sun...
...said the person who never drove one.
@@spadecat People put these different Ex generations way too high on the list of how good they are. Of course it worked and looks like an art piece.
E39 quality is among the best and reliability is good (E60 with the N52 engine is even better). You’ll need to replace the cooling system and window regulators every 60-80k miles. That’s about it. I’ve had more problematic Japanese cars than either of my 5-series (not M5) cars.
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I don’t get why you said like 3 times 4.9 liter 4 liter v8 😅 isn’t it just 4.9 liter V8?
It’s powered by a 4.94L V8. Yes, it would have been easier to just call it 5, but I like a challenge
Hi
Marwane if you ever see this comment. Reach out to other CZcamsrs and do collabs. Your content is fire but your view counts is scary low for the quality work you produce. Heck I heard about you years ago when you redesigned Freddy's Gallardo. Bro get out there and connect
Appreciate it. I’ve never met as many awesome car people as I have since moving to CO who let me film their cars. Love doing it and will keep building the channel up with new in-person reviews.
E90 M3 is the king of sport sedans.
M539Restorations everybody?
🇩🇪 German Whip
First
Get outta gere
Thst smell is a young lambs butt cheek,i have some butt-less chaps that have the same smell
F10 m5 is a clone of this car