BMW E39 M5 - Autobahn High-Speed Driving & Service

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In this video we are working on my pride and joy: 2001 Le Mans Blue E39 M5, replacing thrust arms and rear brake rotors and pads. Then set about doing what this car was born to do, eat up kilometers on the Autobahn.
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[@zabotec]

I Also own an 2001 blue e39 M5 that’s been sittning in my garage since 2012 when my first child was born and the priorities changed. Your videos really inspire me to service it and start using it again. Love the model and thats why I have kept it all these years.

[@M539Restorations]

Get it back on the road!

[@troypatillo1688]

Please that car begs to be driven! 😀

[@nezarl8374]

You are blessed with an E39 M5 and you don't drive it.. Shame on you budd

[@foadrightnow5725]

Michael Johannson - Are you looking to sell it?

[@user-vx9uo8xg6m]

Your priorities are right, don't listen to these guys. I'm sure one day it'll be back on the road but family should always come first.

[@moneymitch9270]

KZbinrs in the others country's: blurring the speedometer KZbinrs in Germany: sets up a go pro to show the speedometer It is nice to live in Germany as a car guy 🤣

[@Music96able]

trust me the autobahn is the only great thing for car guys in germany... in the USA u got a LOT more freedom to modify your car as you want. But not in germany, the "TÜV" will destroy you.

[@moneymitch9270]

@@Music96able yeah I've heard about the TÜV it's a shame really. But there's always a downside in every country

[@Ricardogdc]

Money Mitch in us u can do a car meet, do donnuts and all that stuff and then say that was in Mexico😂 just try to rev your car in spain...

[@moneymitch9270]

@@winningrun5359 i feel u man i live in the Netherlands and its about the same here not as much as $336 but it's also very expensive

[@alexbrown1995]

@@winningrun5359 yeah mate, it's crazy here and has got worse over the years. 30 years ago I drove Sydney to Canberra in 2.5 hours - before the divided road - now it's 3 hours on a 4 lane road.....

[@Raffaele1]

This M5 is so beautiful!

[@tjk9263]

It is considered by many people not just BMW purists to be the best M5 designed and built

[@Strike86]

@@tjk9263 Not just M5, maybe even the best BMW ever built.

[@Reinbolder]

@@Strike86 best ever made! i drive a e36 328i Coupe best Engine ever made too

[@roadwarrior144]

Indeed it is!! Mercedes-Benz is my number one brand, always and forever. That said, this era of BMW is an infinitesimally close second!!! I cant wait to own one!

[@muhammadfalcon613]

The best ever

[@technopro-kz4xv]

In the next episode: How to get rid of the limiter in your M5 in order to achieve 320km/hr in the Autobahn 😁

[@TBasianeyes]

With no further mods it doesn't pass 300 :/, 295-300 is the max.

[@OsamaShabrez]

@@FranckSarasin does it matter?

[@GeoStroker]

@@FranckSarasin Er ist ein Frankfurter Bub -> alles richtig gemacht !

[@andrewc0128]

@@FranckSarasin Yet he owns a nice BMW M5, is a KZbinr with over 50K subs and you watched his video.

[@bojanradic6440]

@@FranckSarasin i know it, from the secnond he say : opaa

[@spielnicht00]

Even as an F10 owner, I will always admit that the E39 is the most beautiful 5 Series. Great vid as always.

[@ShortReelsFromMoss]

F10 535i here , totally agree... wish to have spare money for both :-D

[@bobbvomm9437]

aged now, future classic is the timeless v10 monster e60

[@maximilianlindner]

@@bobbvomm9437 The engine? - yes. The rest of the E60? - rather not.

[@UHOH3300]

E28 and E12 want to have a word... although E39 is very beautiful as well

[@bobbvomm9437]

@@maximilianlindner Well, to each his own. I got an e60, fukin love the interior. Used to hate the exterior but then I had an epiphany. I wanted a car that does not appeal to women, not a pretty car. The e60 is NOT pretty and for that I find it great. It paved the way for the future design language and a lot of its "ugly" features pretty much are the standard today. It was way ahead of its time, albeit with unnecessary tech baggage. I find that, however gives it character, sorta Alfa Romeo unreliability/mood swings. Lets not kid ourselves, we live for that.

[@ChrisKsan]

I just realised that one of the main reasons I love these videos is because there's no bs music throughout the video! Just to the point.

[@TheMidlandsMenace]

I have nothing but respect for the massive amount of knowledge you possess about these cars. Really enjoy the videos, keep up the good work!

[@lemogangseale7837]

This is the best start to the day. My son and I are huge fans and always look forward to your videos. Best wishes from South Africa!

[@M539Restorations]

Thank you!

[@daremasina7155]

Brate,juče sam slučajno naišao na tvoj kanal i krenuo sa gledanjem snimaka i odgledao sve od prvog do poslednjeg.Sve pohvale za tvoj rad,tako pedantno i strpljivo pristupaš svemu da si me oduševio.Samo nastavi tako sa radom!Jedva čekam sledeći video.

[@bruces12]

These videos are so entertaining...I think I've watched about 10 of these in the past 3 days and your sense of humor if priceless!! Keep up the good (great) work!!

[@mrkhan2983]

one of the best looking cars ever made .. one of my fav !

[@BruceBoschek]

My C300 Mercedes tops out at 250 km/hr and i recently pushed it to 250 (speedometer) on the Autbahn A5 from Frankfurt to Alsfeld. I used to drive that fast and faster in a Porsche 928, but now that I am almost 80 years old I really don't feel comfortable at those speeds. My reactions and reflexes are not up to it anymore. It's a shame because I always enjoy driving at high speeds, but it's no fun when I feel my muscles tightening up and knees shaking. Enjoy it while you can. I always enjoy your videos and although I've been working on cars all my life I still learn new things from watching you wrenching. Thanks for the videos.

[@NickMyers1]

Love these videos. Late 90s to early 2000 BMWs will always be my favorite. E39 is one of the best body styles I’ve ever seen on a BMW.

[@andrewc0128]

Mine too. I only had an E46 323i, but those are gorgeous cars that hold their age better than most.

[@NickMyers1]

I have a 2003 540iAT. 139K, bought from the second owner (first owner was BMW itself!). Silver outside, blakc inside. 7 series comfort seats, Factory Nav (no DSP sound system sadly), moonroof, heated seats. I stopped driving it the moment I learned of the timing chain guide failure. Nervous but without the job being done, its a ticking time bomb from what I read...

[@andrewc0128]

@@NickMyers1 Can't you get it fixed? Would hate to see such a nice car go to waste

[@NickMyers1]

I can. The repair from a specialist is easily $3-4K. The car's value, even in its unsalted, rust free condition I don't think is that... I intend to try to do the job as I've done small block Ford and 4.6 2 valve Ford timing jobs before. I already have the parts.

[@andrewc0128]

@@NickMyers1 Sounds like you know your way around an engine. Since it is a BMW and you likely know how they like to nickel and dime people to death, make sure the tools aren't more expensive than the shop's price lol. Good luck though braddah. Those BMW 4.0s are sweet. Especially in a silver/black, which was the same color as mine.

[@pilotistbreit]

This is only the 3rd video I am watching from you and I really feel the need to comment again. You really raise the bar on all these channels out there. In every little detail you show how things should be done. If its how to open bolts, how to torque them, (especially with suspension work and believe me, I saw "professional" workshops torquing them on the lift) even holding the steering wheel in a controlled but still relaxed manner when high speed driving. Not like all this show off dudes with their highspeedautobahnposerchannels and then seeing them with white knuckles cramping on the steering wheel. This is really a channel where people can learn something. Highly appreciated!

[@tjk9263]

I wish i lived in Germany. Imagine having a highway system where miles of it aren't limited by speed so you can go as fast as you can handle. Love the Autobahn!!

[@HoundsHell]

yeah its not that great there's always an AMG or Ford blocking the left lane and you're only allowed to overtake on the left lane otherwise you get a fine when the Police catches you. most of the time you come flying down the left lane with 210km/h to 250km/h or even more and then you have to slow down back to 100km/h to 130km/h if you're lucky than you speed up again and the circle continues. (250km/h - 155mph, 100km/h - 62mph).

[@BLX187]

@@HoundsHell i always had the impression that lane discipline in germany was impecable

[@W210Garage]

Me too :)))

[@cubesquared2291]

I drove from London to Serbia last year, taking me through Germany and I must say you have the best driving experience of anywhere, top quality roads!

[@DashDrones]

My favourite M5 of all time. Best colour too and that sound....

[@oliverfreeman1905]

always loved all 2000-2005 M-cars and this is the perfect example, if i ever have the money for an E39 M5 or a E46 M3, i could only dream to have one is as good a condition as this example. amazing work and passion for your hobby mate, and you enjoy all the joy this car will bring you!

[@wdinns]

I miss my 1981, 525i, that i had while stationed in Germany,- Mannheim, 89-92, it never let me down,

[@TheSirviceroy]

Finally another video a non-mechanic non-BMW driver / fanboy can get excited about! Thank you for your content!

[@dobryninandrew]

Thanks god, you've shown that you hammer suspension bolts in. I was having a misconception that some german engineering magic must've been happening in germany so you drive these bolts in with fingers only there. Not with the hammer like the rest of the world))) Nice to see it works the same way all over the globe))

[@henryrovampera]

Good one 😆😆

[@andrewward9601]

I admire your mechanical skills and the ability to go inside of components like fuel pumps and headlights that either need upgrading from low factory specs or otherwise completely s scrapped..... Very therapeutic to watch..... As a long term BMW lover and owner

[@plane-hb5lu]

I really love the e39 M5 and personally I find to be the most beautiful sedan ever made. It has such a clean design, classic BMW. The e39 and the e46, which I own, are my favourite. Really enjoy your work, good luck! Greetings from Romania 🇷🇴

[@ghettomist1575]

Alex 001 That whole era is awesome, even the e38 looked mean

[@plane-hb5lu]

GhettoMist I agree with you, I remember when I was a child and saw it in the movie The Transporter and it really stole my heart:)).

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

It is good to see a company that corrects its mistakes and stands by its customers as Lemforder has. That lift is also a wonderful device. The Germans have a sensible approach to speed , unlike Australia with its rigidly low speed limits. But you are fortunate to not have kangaroos there. I nearly hit one in my Chrysler SRT8 just yesterday , only 300m from home. They will wreck your day.

[@chrisgrehan8809]

OK I have officially watched all of your videos in their entirety! Thanks for the content! I look forward to more uploads soon :-) !

[@kalazhnikova9454]

BMW is just Love, no one who drives an other car, can imagine why we bmw owner love our cars so much. No matter which problems are facing us. The feeling is different. Thats why we keep them alive, repair them and cherish them. These cars are just legendary and timeless!

[@juanmartincorrea9652]

Great vid Steten! Thank you very much! Really admire the way you work. Greetings from Uruguay

[@holeephuk]

The way Sreten works ,records and explains is art 👍👍

[@MarcHDJ81v]

Definitely my favorite shape M5. It runs so well it looks like you’re doing 120km/h, when in fact you’re doing twice that.

[@mario-yg8mx]

I like the tempo of our videos, you don't talk too much like some other guys. And of course I came here for the car. Bravo!

[@chrisfrakes2343]

Dude there's my car. I miss my e39 m5 so much I hope to get one again soon. Once again great work Sir thank you keep the videos coming.

[@iamabominati0n970]

man don't tell me yours died or something D:

[@foadrightnow5725]

I abso-fucking-lutely LOVE this exact spec M5! That color is my favorite shade of blue! And the forged rims are perfect! You'd be a fool if you ever sold this iconic BMW M-Sport masterpiece! Twenty years from now, examples like yours are going to worth at least 4-5 times what they are now! If not more!

[@luddeluring]

Those speed runs only took like a quarter tank 😊 awesome Video as always, love your repair videos 👍🏻

[@busterscrugs]

Love how this thing sounds when it's revving out to 7k. Currently own an E39 530i that I manual swapped, I love it. It's just kinda slow, but very well balanced and fun to drive. I like to call it a four door Miata cause of its 50/50 weight distribution, and FR layout.

[@mariorevs]

Svaka čast, veoma kvalitetno. Keep up the good work!

[@bottletree33]

During these strange times it's very important that you put more videos on KZbin. We demand it.

[@go-kartmozart2245]

At 1:18, did I just see a German person do an impression of an English person doing an impression of a German person?

[@M539Restorations]

I'm not German;)

[@darkman0076]

@@M539Restorations Then were do you hail from Sir ?

[@jospi2]

@@darkman0076 My guess is Croatia.

[@M539Restorations]

Originally Serbia but I lived and worked in the States.

[@aleksandarandrijevic6020]

@@M539Restorations nisam ocekivao da mi je jedan od omiljenih jutubera iz Srbije. Veliki pozdrav i radujem se buducim klipovima

[@Strike86]

Fixing a car, making it right, then driving the wheels off it. Wonderful - exactly how it should be. I love many cars, but an E39 M5 has always been in my 5-car dream garage. 14:22 That sound!

[@kkg9340]

such a cool car, great video my dude! greetings from Brazil

[@luceya1985]

Fantastic to see someone with such skill - and you keep your workshop so clean and orderly. Hats off to you sir!

[@therealamirhere]

My evening is sorted! Always appreciate the videos my friend! Keep up the awesome work!

[@W210Garage]

Beschleunigt Sehr, sehr geschmeidig. Ich entspanne mich immer, wenn ich mir deine DIY-Tutorials ansehe. Genial!

[@tjk9263]

Yes!! As soon as i saw the notification on this video, i never clicked the play so fast! Love your channel

[@Raditram]

I don't know why but when watching this channel it always feel like a breeze, it felt like 5 minutes instead of 15, the technical explanation and demonstration didn't feel like a drag, good job man, I learn a lot about BMWs.

[@M539Restorations]

Glad to hear that!

[@Raditram]

@@M539Restorations It's awesome that you replied! By the way do you ever keep an 8 series of your own, would love to see those ripping on the Autobahn, also can't wait for the manual E60 project, please upload more video haha!

[@AatroxSuppMain]

"I paid for the whole speedometer, so I am going to use the whole speedometer."

[@OnurKaanKaynarMusic]

Loved the twingo in the background! I had one for 3 years and i've done well over 60k km's with it. Even have done a Euro Trip for 23 days and over 10k kms! Was a nice cute lil car. Brought back my memories.. Awesome videos! keep them coming!

[@al8161]

Hello I see in a couple of videos you have gone to Spain to buy cars. I really like and appreciate your videos. If you need some sort of translation on future purchases, feel free to get in contact, I would gladly help you. Greetings!

[@mikewa2]

Buying cars from Spain is great idea, especially southern Spain where climate is very dry. Here you will find cars without rust no matter what their age.

[@georgimihalkov4781]

BMW E39 M5 and an Autobahn is the best way to do your social distancing! Great video as always!

[@ivanmartinez632]

I think we all agree at some point you need to get a e46 m3 love the vids.

[@kouroshtashvishi5031]

ivan martinez yes yes get an e46 😍 if not an m3 then a 330ci

[@Kristo99]

nah, e36 man, that s50 sounds so good

[@kouroshtashvishi5031]

👴🏻yes nah man sorry but the e36 is terrible definitely the worst m3 sorry man

[@Kristo99]

@@kouroshtashvishi5031 how is it the worst?

[@kouroshtashvishi5031]

👴🏻yes definitely the most ugly as many would agree and the interior isn’t nice, and it all kind of shows as they are the cheapest m3 u can get

[@DeltaDubai03]

E39 M5, a car that would make any BMW enthusiast crawl for miles to be able to drive it on a de-restricted autobahn or anywhere for that matter. Great video and editing; A real pleasure to watch and listen. I like the fact you torque your wheels. Attention to detail and quality work all the way. Wunderbach!

[@gplusgplus2286]

He torques everything, thats what I like about this channel.

[@dyovchev]

I like how you went through 1/4 of your fuel tank in less than 70km. Dat 30l/100km autobahn consumption tho...

[@ReacherPerepeczko]

Car wasn't fully fueled up and fuel gauge indications depend on several different factors, so more about 20l/100km i guess, which is not that bad at all. 👍

[@collincragin1964]

This video was the highlight of my day. I love your videos. It's hard to come across a BMW (or any car for that matter) that is meticulously cared for and maintained. Your E39 looks immaculate. These cars deserve care and superb attention to detail. You have done a great job! Keep up the great work.

[@mrcarson7765]

The car is really stable at high speeds. Well done. Do you plan any mods on it or keep it OEM? Also, might not be a bad idea to track that beast :D

[@M539Restorations]

On the outside 100% stock! Underneath it already has few tasty mods but most of it stays original.

[@Andrew4181975]

When I replaced the front thrust arms on my E34 a few years ago I upgraded to Powerflex bushes in both front control arms,and wow what a difference! The car feels rock solid and confident inspiring in the turns again, would recommend highly. It would be so cool to have access to the Autobahn on a daily basis. When I drove on it a long time ago the 320d that I rented was on winter tires so there was a sticker on the dash to not exceed 210km , needless to say I exceeded that a little bit,but could not believe what that car was capable of with that base model engine.

[@chrisaudi1593]

are you gonna do more video on these 850I ?

[@mauricetremblay1324]

1. What a beautiful colourful for the M5. 2. What an incredible sound. 3. Yes!!! Long live the Autobahn!!!!! I am jealous. Keep up the great videos. Really enjoy them.

[@Busandtrainluvr2k]

Did you know it is ILLEGAL to RUN OUT OF FUEL on the autobahn because it’s viewed as a preventable occurrence. It happened to James May in an episode of Top Gear and ended up getting "shot" as a result. You’d probably only get a fine

[@paulsimpson8990]

I live in Australia where we’re limited to 100km/hr. Last year I had the pleasure of driving a few thousand km on the autobahn and it’s one of the greatest driving experiences I’ve had 👍

[@OfficialXtraload]

Paint the brake calipers! Greetings from Austria :)

[@gplusgplus2286]

I think he's an OEM guy. Myself I would colormatch them blue as the car.

[@europass1]

No, it's a degreaser/ cleaner..

[@mix1300]

Love your videos man, saved it last night so I could watch it this morning, greetings from Romania, keep the videos coming up !

[@10secondsrule]

When you can do speeds in the grown up society which in the medieval rest would simply put you in jail. In this instance uk. Surreal.

[@ltg8382]

It's so stable at high speed. One of the best build cars ever.

[@SuperRogier]

I remember when this M5 was launched, but that is a while ago. Never driven one unfortunately in all those years. But if I see the acceleration it is still very impressive, not only for its age but also for today's standard. What a machine.

[@muniman9527]

This is the only M5 I’d like to have, amazing car, and well done on its upgrading, and all else. Amazing car.

[@seanmoore4653]

Spectacular M5 and love watching your videos on repairing & restoring these beautiful and classic German Gems. You are an outstanding Master Technician and your videos are simple, straight, well executed and done right! Keep making them please Greetings from Belfast. Danke Schon.

[@Sethnafritomo]

You have done a very good job in this E39 M5. Love the blue colour. Hope to see more. Thanks for sharing. 👏🏾

[@thetruth7633]

I have been waiting for this video 👍 My father in law has a floorheated workplace 20 times yours, but never room for me to work so full of his projects , so chapeau getting this done in such a small space!

[@rooneynoor701]

There’s not such thing like Germans cars including the handling and the cars are isolated from outside and fun to drive around but in case of reliability not much but if you know how to fix them with the right equipment and tools then sir you have the golden hands love your videos fun to watch. much respect to you from Iraq

[@theamerican7080]

Beautiful car. Textbook repair demonstration. Fun ride! E-39 forever!

[@matsigeskog5]

Warms the heart to see an original in such good condition

[@acmotorsport22]

Very cool spannering again and glad that you were looked after with the control arm bushings. The autobahn blast makes me miss Germany so much ... so when the restrictions are lifted I’m coming to visit. You must be happy you grabbed that E39 just at the right time too ;). Well done mate

[@draganjovandic4358]

Nema šta. Mašina. Voziš najbolji Bmw ikad napravljen.

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

That E39 is beautiful as hell. Looking to add a touring version to my Volvo V70, very inspiring video to watch as i search

[@Verndroid]

That deep throated roar when it picks up power fra 4000 rpms is amazing! Owned a 530i E39 a few years back. Still miss that car!

[@danielmarshall4587]

THANK YOU for your time and effort for this video AND for keeping this lovely car on the road. Every continued success and happiness.

[@wernerdanler2742]

I was just waiting for you to use the impact tool to put your wheels back on like I see done in so many shops here in the USA. But no, you used the torque wrench like a good German mechanic. Hooray! I had a 2003 530i for a few years over 10 years ago. God, I loved that car.

[@ScrotusXL]

Listen to that sweet music under hard acceleration and not a fake engine noise generator in sight!

[@bucksmanuk]

You total hooligan - keep up the good work. And more M5 videos please, so it will motivate me to get mine back on the road. It’s the same colour, wheels, trim, etc.

[@danwalker77]

NIce and relaxing - watching some tuning of a fine classic M5! Great way to forget about the world!

[@Icutrauma11]

Beautiful car. Audi owner learning about the E39. I love my RS6 manual conversion, Noggy, S4, A4 and even an old passat. Both makers have there talent and positives. I am appreciating more and more about this E39 workhorse. SUBSCRIBED!

[@davidmaddox4635]

Impeccable video.......Those M runs were incredible astonishing work!

[@kadirerhandamarl5765]

Buddy, your videos are delightful to watch. The tightening sounds are kind of like asmr to me.. Keep doing what you are good at!

[@IknowImNotCrazyYoumightbe]

Despite the high speed and obvious danger, there is a "serenity" about driving like that.... Great Videos

[@charlesphoshoko6604]

A sporty looking and elegant car, rare combination.

[@gtaveditorvids6776]

People can learn so much from this Man ...

[@maniLNW]

10:23. I love how nice the thick rubber looks on this car. The wheels are a timeless design as well, which majorly helps.

[@mohamedarthil6249]

what a beautiful car in that blue paint and wheels still looks sporty in 2020 !!! Love E39 & E38

[@mike_oxlong886]

I’ve watched almost all of your videos with a lot of interest. You’re so good and calm while doing repairs and it’s just your hobby. I wish you was my mechanic, would be moneys worth 👍 keep it that way, love your humour too.

[@Verndroid]

Fun to revisit these somewhat old videos. :-) Very clear to see and hear the progression and quality of your videos and presentation. Amazing development.

[@canton7180]

That jacking beam is a game changer, that makes that type of lift viable as an all purpose lift....better then those swing arms that seem to always in the way/NICE!

[@derekstocker6661]

Wonderful tutorial and great work you do, absolutely loved the high speed road trip, more road test's please! Loved this, and fabulous car, thank you.

[@thebear6529]

Omg what a car, the sound and pickup in car must be incredible.

[@nigelb4318]

Excellent videos and commentary. Your knowledge is astonishing, and a real delight to see and hear, your attention to detail and the delicate manner in which you re-assemble components is superb. The fact that you pay attention to the budget also is very reassuring. My E39 530d Touring (M sport) manual (over 350.000km) is being maintained, but nothing as detailed a restoration as you are showing here. Thank you for an entertaining evening :)

[@p-townshankzilla2654]

This is why your channel is the best on youtube. You can autobahn test every vehicle 😂. And I would love it if you did

[@el7603]

For an IT guy you are a very good mechanic.

[@patrickp2514]

You are awesome. Love your enthusiasm and it’s great to see you bring these beasts back to life. All the best!

[@_J.P._]

Honestly love your videos. Simple, fun, easy to watch, easy to listen to...makes you wanna get up and start working on your own car.... if I only knew how to work on a car. And if I only had a car. ..nah, just kidding :D I got two and I know how to do my stuff. But still very entertaining and it really motivates me to do something on one of them tomorrow for no other reason then just because I can :)

[@coso9288]

I love that part of the A66. I live nearby and it has a straight line, almost always empty enough to be able to drive that fast and no limit. I always floor it there

[@whitehornet90]

Oddly satisfying. Even brake service job had become so interesting to watch. Good work dude! 👍🏽

[@NORWAYORNOWAY]

Hands down, my all time favorite headlights (styling-wise) can be found on the E39 M5. Keep it reeeeel!