Motorweek 1997 BMW 528i (E39) Road Test. I don't own this video.
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@dfk09 Жыл бұрын
The best 5 Series in my opinion. With these 5 series and the later 3 Series, (E46), BMW was on a roll with their designs. They still hold up today...
@user-sf7kl9uh7k5 ай бұрын
Probably was the best, I dislike the e34 and f10
@Derek_T Жыл бұрын
Best looking sedan ever produced in my opinion.
@CRXricer Жыл бұрын
even today, a perfect daily driver... mine has over 200.000 miles on it, runs like a dream and it is economical, because my 528i runs on LPG
@exenvanogert42848 ай бұрын
My manual M54B25 e39 on LPG with 562.000km on it greets you :)
@yoranw46082 жыл бұрын
When BMW produced good looking cars which weren’t so troubling as now.
@damieg822 жыл бұрын
0:48 saying this car is bigger is practically a running joke now. The current 3 Series is larger than this 5, and is as wide and high as an E32 7 Series, and even has a longer wheelbase. Cars nowadays are massive and bloated, and have lost that sleek, svelte profile like this E39 has
@ruzzelladrian9072 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous design. BMW made the blueprint of what a luxury sports sedan should be. Even mass market brands that aren’t sports sedans copy BMW’s sportiness through design. I really love the 5 Series’ interior, especially the steering wheel with its built-in control and the beautiful and comfy seats. Very driver oriented.
@herrgolf2 жыл бұрын
That engine has to be underrated because that is fast given the stated power and weight
@dariog36th7 ай бұрын
Just as fast as the 1996 impala ss which had a 350 5.7L V8 and had 335 lbs-ft of torque. Very impressive from a small 6 cylinder.
@lesterstanislas5590 Жыл бұрын
I watched this program every saturday in the 90's
@pascutia2 жыл бұрын
At 2:15, the steering is discussed. Things have definitely changed since then. Nowadays, the steering in the I6 E39s is revered as one of the best when it comes to feel and feedback. Also, I love the nature of this car’s handling that was illustrated in the handling test. Very neutral at the limit, with a slight oversteering tendency.
@fry.master Жыл бұрын
Well, tires at the time had softer sidewalls as well. I believe this is exaggerated by the stock wheel and tire size.
@patrickmichael33847 ай бұрын
This design was what got me into BMW’s 5 Series (which I never had before). The 540i and later M5 are my FAVs of this design.
@ryanpatterson9526Ай бұрын
We didn't know how perfect life was in that era!
@ravisriram6746 Жыл бұрын
Best 5 series ever. The e39 was a graceful, beautifully designed sedan. BMW have simply lost their way with the overstyled, tasteless designs of today.
@davidsherrick898 Жыл бұрын
Im here because I'm buying one.. 2000.
@alkaskas101 Жыл бұрын
If they did the same no one would buy it... Maybe you and me but they simply has to make mony
@boss122 жыл бұрын
I have a 98 automatic model. Love the engine.
@JDMHaze2 жыл бұрын
reliable? maintenance? tell me more please
@boss122 жыл бұрын
@@JDMHaze keep in mind they are over 20 years old. Old plastic parts should all be changed. Once you do that they’re good. Replace the radiator stuff and window regulators. Those are the most common broken things.
@JDMHaze2 жыл бұрын
@@boss12 head gaskets? transmission? I'm really focused on the mechanical
@boss122 жыл бұрын
@@JDMHaze like I said, the cooling system is the thing that you have to worry about. If the engine pulls air you get overheating issues. That will cause the head gasket to blow. Engine and trans are pretty bulletproof. Vacuum lines and old plastic are the big culprits
@JDMHaze2 жыл бұрын
@@boss12 Well that's good because I'm sure the aftermarket has a better made replacement parts by now, with either better quality plastic or some other aluminum or other material
@brendanscott66769 ай бұрын
the best first car i couldve ever had
@MetikalMan2 жыл бұрын
Dat pinstripe though.
@user-kt2lc8qj6x5 ай бұрын
mine is the 2003 m sport 525i had it 9 years 145k never get tired or feel unsafe
@user-kt2lc8qj6x4 ай бұрын
same 🎉
@jonandrewleon Жыл бұрын
For contrast The 840ci of same year with V8 was 7.3 sec 0-60 This car is 7.1 with V6 Impressive
@MisoElEven Жыл бұрын
i6 not V6 but still..
@mehmettan3570 Жыл бұрын
I wish i could have one, brand new.
@user-puzer16 күн бұрын
Е-39 ❤
@bidenisgod6978Ай бұрын
My 2005 e60 with the m54 engine runs like a top with 275k miles.
@christophercolumbus8944 Жыл бұрын
zero to 60 at 7 seconds. ? ??
@FELIPE8226M Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the smaller 3 series with the same motor did it around 6 and a half
@mervinprone2 жыл бұрын
Who was using cassette tapes in 1997???
@steveespinola76522 жыл бұрын
Hey I was. LoL 😂
@nwezetx1 Жыл бұрын
You weren't there probably, to be asking that question.
@jonandrewleon Жыл бұрын
Motor Week got this wrong. A couple drivers that were too attached to the E34……This car destroys the E34. It’s superior in every way possible