The E39 like this 2001 BMW 525i Manual Sedan was the last 5-Series beloved by BMW Purists *SOLD*

SOLD A gorgeous 1-owner E39 5-Series with the manual gearbox. Full review and test drive by Bill. SOLD

[@Matt_from_Florida]

Hard to believe that interior is 18 years old... looks brand new.

[@REEFBLUENOTCH]

You're in need of some glasses if that's your final answer.

[@Kooper48]

Brand new but outdated

[@craig9843]

@@Kooper48 nah

[@astoica1]

Because it’s German made. Not American shit. Now days, they make them like American shit... this was the last generation of prestige German cars. The rest are shit..

[@houseofwine7704]

Mine E39 530d is now 22 years and still looks and feel like new ❤️

[@tonywellington7854]

GREATEST sedan ever built

[@bryanjones4987]

I have that 2001 bnw 525i....😊😊

[@brandonherrera2891]

Greatest sedan for me, is the 2002 xjr 100

[@E39ENTHUSIAST90]

it was called the ultimate driving sedan best ever built. I owned 5 of them over the years, just wonderful to hear so refined sound, from that 6 cylinders engine!

[@lazarogaray9211]

6 straight bud

[@MLProductions.1]

@@lazarogaray9211 he never said it wasn't a straight 6 lol

[@lazarogaray9211]

All e39's are staight sixes

[@MLProductions.1]

@@lazarogaray9211 no there not LMAO! Some are v8s

[@lazarogaray9211]

Except for 540i & m5s ofcourse because your talking about 6

[@ke228]

Love the E39. I own a '98 540i 6 speed.

[@0154jay]

I'm rebuilding one

[@georgelin8498]

@bobagopaaa no Vanos on the 98 and older 540i. Aside from gaskets the m62 is a stout motor.

[@starsaber2002]

@bobagopaaa piss off

[@bradenlohmar3903]

@@georgelin8498 I had one of these. Radiator can also go but the sound of the engine uncorked is unreal up top

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

This most fun car to drive! You are so right about these cars Bill! Not a freaking rocket but many smiles per hour

[@jeeper5264]

this is why i watch your videos..you call a spade a spade and either know the vehicle or have done your research prior to the video...keep em coming

[@dhatchbernier]

Aside from this being one of the most beautiful cars I’ve ever seen (although I typically hate tan interiors), the guy who made this video is hysterical!

[@kuttabhendi476]

Best 5 series ever made

[@mcdus78]

Yes the best ever.

[@Nemazon5.7]

@@mcdus78 I agree

[@highlysuggestible861]

I enjoyed the commentary as much as the car, if I were in your state and not in New Zealand I'd be all over it. I've had 2 E39's, the 540M and the 520i. Beautiful. Just subscribed.

[@anthonybertone2336]

Service records, I really miss that dealerships don't keep them in the cars, I always leave a book when I sell a car, salesman always throw it away, What a shame, Thanks for keeping them

[@classic-kool]

Looks like it has been in a time capsule … gorgeous!!

[@leenevin8451]

its amazing how good these look in the right spec and condition

[@KyanoReal]

I had a 2002 540i and it was such a joy to drive and experience. I really miss that car and wish I could get another one, one time soon.

[@gasguzzlers1423]

Amazing video! loved the content and totally loved the way you talked abt the legacy of this car.

[@antiochiaadtaurum3786]

6:51 - Can I state that this is the first time I have ever seen Bill - and how apt that it should be in the reflection of an E39, in quintessential condition

[@Kev27RS]

This E39 looks LOVELY! 👏

[@codymhurst]

I love it! I have owned quite a few of these. Right now I have 2 2001 525i Wagons. And 1:28 those wheels came stock in 2001.

[@TheGentlemansGarage]

Love this video. Got to speculate at the beginning on how Bill would drive while filming and shifting. Then he tears it up shifting with the left while keeping the camera straight. Good thing the windows are tinted. Bring us more town cars!

[@orlandoblanco8888]

I was about to ask how he was doing it also! Man, I’m impressed with Bill’s driving this stick -shifted car while holding the camera straight! Great job!

[@pascutia]

What a nice car! Manuals are super rare!!!

[@DuBstep115]

Wrong

[@cianIRL]

I have one

[@crea7331]

Not in Europe

[@f.m.6247]

i would buy it instantly

[@portlandcarsandcoffeehighl925]

i got a 528i auto with those same Style 5s for $0. it needs a little work but i’m excited to get it pristine!

[@thatmatty231guy]

Hopefully it goes to a good owner - beautiful car, RIP to the owner

[@MrCarGuy]

Definitely the last great 5er to me.

[@gojko1669]

i'd say the e60 is the last great one

[@nene6569]

Excellent review, makes me even happier to own an 03 530i

[@edwardking2220]

We will never see BMW'S like this anymore such amazing times back then

[@younginfamou6053]

You get the 525 if you want elegance and reliability, even by today’s standards

[@Republic3D]

I had a 1997 E39 Touring 6-cylinder for a few years. Best car I ever had. Like Springsteen said "a fancy foreign car that rides like paradise". Apart from regular servicing, the only things that needed to be changed was the rear bushings at around 130k km, and the thermostat and water pump at around 150k km.

[@bobratu9029]

I just love to listen to this guy...I like the car too.

[@roblewis7186]

I own an E39 in near mint condition in slate green with a manual transmission. I absolutely love it! Yes those wheels were a factory option. Mine has them.

[@alexander-rosereo]

I have the same exact one and I absolutely love it!

[@elmasejerome5394]

This is a very good clean beautiful 2001 BMW.

[@TheKiing81]

Absolutely beautiful

[@victorvaughn2]

Brilliant presentation.

[@spacecowboy6242]

One of the best BM’s series

[@dr.fritzprengel2378]

21x "nice" 😜 4x "smooth" 4x "great" 4x "fantastic" Source: Transscript

[@ABSoBougie1906]

I absolutely loved driving the 525i. I sold it for $800 in 2017 right before I moved to Dallas. I constantly think of the car and how it drove and handled. I keep telling myself to buy another one some day particularly this model. The 525 in this video is simply amazing. Great video sir 👍🏾

[@DannyBoy-nz2mi]

My e39 is quite possibly the best BMW I have ever owned. I have owned an e28, e30, a 735i, and my e39 is the best!

[@andreistrech3706]

It's actually not an oil cap remover, It's a special tool to remove the caps from BBS rims

[@DannyBoy-nz2mi]

I just learned a new BMW fact!

[@cipmars]

I really hope this went to a good owner!

[@DJTheoSF]

Superb Condition!

[@abro9598]

Great review! You know your bmw's even tho you're a mercedes guy! 🙂

[@Byanfrias]

I just bought one for 1000$ with noting wrong but with 300,000miles and still mint!

[@nunonunes097]

300k miles?!?!? that's crazy

[@LEDDFACTION]

Just bought a 03 with 95k for 2000

[@LucasScottie]

Bouta grab an 01 for 1,800 only got 167xxx on it

[@wdtv3568]

Kon would love these immaculate example of e39

[@Illyrian_Adventures]

i have the same car, beige interior, only in grey color and a 3.0 diesel manual with a 17" M wheels

[@BaldadonisMike2021]

Wrong wheels for that car as it is not a M Sport model(Shadow line trim /M steering wheel ) as a BMW enthusiast (23 total so far) those wheels look great on all older model BMWs ! I did have e39 528i w M sport package ,bought it with 205000 miles and sold it 1 year later to a friend with 215000 miles and he drove it for few more years ,although it was pretty much done at that point as he didnt take care of it ,great car while i owned it,great steering feel, handle great as it should but the gas pedal was very heavy ,only compliant i had about it..the usual BMW problems was already addressed ,why no more videos at the house??? I like those much better vs being at the dealership..just imo..you are very entertaining !

[@stevenburke5494]

The previous owner of my E39 M Sport bought new wheels due to corrosion here in Virginia. He went aftermarket 18's. I do have a pristine stock 17 spare in the trunk might be worth some $ to pay for replacing cooling system parts

[@derrickjackson3133]

I'm impress with this one!

[@bogdanbadea1077]

What a beautiful car , has the same interior like mine , God i wish i had those wheels 😂

[@ainsleynorman4425]

Gorgeous

[@cipmars]

Oh, man, even the cup holders are working!

[@HobbsCedric1]

I've go the same car but in green and with the Steptronic automatic.

[@suhailahmed4449]

The person who details ur cara does a great job.😏

[@AdamAus85]

02 525i m sport in titanium silver here. Definitely a better car to look at instead of the Mercedes equivalent of the time. Sweet find, someone will be a lucky owner.

[@cianIRL]

I have one it’s a bit underpowered tho

[@cianIRL]

Would like a 530i manual

[@peskachina]

i would move to florida only to be able to find these cars

[@gixxercon3972]

CLEAN

[@mikhailnozdrin4904]

I wish this beauty will get a right owner!!

[@ndn2589]

So clean

[@buckeyetree4826]

I had this car for like 2 months for my first car. Only paid 250 for it. It was a 528i with a 5 speed and had 289,000 miles. I really liked it, it had a lot of character. But it had major oil leaks and the engine overheated unfortunately.

[@yg78t76t7]

You only paid 250$ for it that’s why

[@stevenburke5494]

Dude. These cars are a bitch to keep cool. That alone kills most of them

[@elmasejerome5394]

This 2001 look bring new how much you ask for it.

[@dirtydenom69]

Is there a bmw a52 series

[@kasumovdmitry7236]

SUPER !

[@Awwad-Reviews]

do the w123 merc there

[@standyourground9973]

I also am a Mercedes guy to the core, I drive a W203. But it's undeniable that BMW was absolutely killing Mercedes in terms of the E39 and E46 vs the W210/early 211 and the early W203's respectively. Interior, driving dynamic, styling. Mercedes wins the reliability battle, though. These E39/46's had bad cooling systems that needed to be replaced often and the VANOs gave lots of owners headaches. Are they worth the headache, though? I think so. I will say, when Mercedes facelifted the 203 and 211, totally different cars in my opinion.

[@dinamicdreamz5938]

fuck, ur right

[@jessg.9368]

I missed my opportunity with a blue ‘99 528i 5 speed for 2,500$ Now I’m looking at a 2001 525i silver with GRAY interior 5 speed for 6,000k But I’m trying to talk them down 😰

[@krylonfanboy9643]

i know everyone goes for the m5 or the 6 speed 540i in these e39 models but i one day wish i could own a 530i with a manual. thats all i need.

[@DJAdo80]

krylonfanboy , I got one, ‘02 530i manual. Won’t give it up!

[@jamieayala4347]

I own a 02 530i with a 5 speed manule transmission its for sale whats your offer

[@krylonfanboy9643]

@@jamieayala4347 i have one now already.

[@GR-uk5ou]

Wow!

[@qwasd0r]

Haha, classic broke E39 LCD display. But what a beautiful sled this is. I'm torn between a late E46 or E39 as my next car. They're both so good and I've had nothing but great experiences with 2 E46s over the past 10 years.

[@user-tx8zk3lr1j]

Greatest Car ever!

[@VenezuelaNow]

Ok, I'm on your website and the car isn't listed for sale?

[@REEFBLUENOTCH]

it's listed now, Jan 23rd

[@bekabeka71]

The most reliable BMW 5 series

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

Oh and I’m still waiting on your wagon review ! Generate some ad revenue damnit! Lol

[@user-du6jp9yc9v]

ما شاء الله ♥

[@dawdali]

Wow wow wow

[@neelio]

how much did it sell for Bill?

[@nyctreeman]

Why don't you put your prices in the videos? You put up a new video and I go to your website, and the car in the video isn't there :(

[@777jones]

I think it is super interesting and probably smart. There are tons of cheap 2001 BMW or 5-20 year old Mercedes you can buy. Bill is trying to be the best, not the cheapest. Why would his prices be cheap? I am sure he charges a correct price for top quality.

[@dinamicdreamz5938]

Dammn Bill a nice guy

[@skillernu4487]

Came to this video because I found a 1 owner 525i in my area with only 40k miles that's been so well taken care. This video has definitely talked me in to wanting it. For anybody that sees this is $5,900 a decent price for these?

[@curiouscars9282]

With those miles, it’s a steal. If it’s a dealer, have it inspected.

[@curiouscars9282]

Hell, if it’s a private party, have it inspected - private sellers can be the worst.

[@Mr2pint]

Nice car I like the kojak comment..

[@brianobrian6637]

What ($$$$$???) Did it go for??

[@MLProductions.1]

I owned a 97 e39 years ago. Was a pretty good car. And for the time it was def ahead of Mercedes. The 97 Lexus GS was alot better then both in my opinion though

[@harrytemplar6740]

what are you doing the motor was cold and you floor the gas already give a lot of gas with a lot of engine rides

[@leemurphy5253]

530d M sport is the one I would ha ve

[@borisnorris5927]

i have an 01 525i sadly tippo but 102,000km (64,000 miles) on clock

[@dinamicdreamz5938]

me too whats up

[@elmasejerome5394]

I have a BMW but that one look better than my

[@Jacke500]

Are 170,000 miles a lot this for model?

[@K1LLeRc0ck]

Not really if it's well maintained. By that mileage the rear suspension should've been replaced as well as the water pump, all of the cooling system. Regular oil changes throughout its life (check the service records). The engine is rock solid and can easily go 300k miles, however the plastic chain guides should be replaced at around 150k-180k.

[@suhailahmed4449]

86k miles and if u look at the driver seat it tells a.different story

[@erics8033]

You really shouldn't be so rough with those cup holders, that's German plastic.

[@615_habibi]

Bruh the owner rip and the car is still going 😭😭 RIP I'm looking to get one soon

[@one4uf]

Way late to this party, but as the owner of a 2001 E39- those wheels are stock to the car. It has the sport package.

[@baldeepjanda2798]

No it does not style 5 wheels were never part sport package On 525i on 528i yes. No shadow line trim. Thee39 in video is just bass model .just bbs wheels swap

[@dkrawk8309]

Sorry, but I must disagree with videos title, 2003 525i manual was the last best thing.

[@ahrred3127]

Wait what? Normal 5 Series also avaible in manual?

[@DuBstep115]

all of them are and always has been in manual

[@ahrred3127]

+DuBstep115 I never saw a manual e39 here in Indonesia

[@DuBstep115]

@@ahrred3127 Well I have driven a manual e28, e34, e39, e60 and F10 all with manual gearbox. Hell I have even seen a 6-speed manual e38 7 series

[@ahrred3127]

+DuBstep115 Lucky for you then

[@DuBstep115]

@@ahrred3127 You can also open a wikipedia, it reads very clearly there also.

[@MyFootballGame]

I love 99% of the e39/e36/e46 BMWs but that 1% is kind of a dealbreaker for me. I am talking about the 5 speed manual gearbox and the reasons I dont like it is because of the spongy and the gear ratios. In most cars 4th speed is 1 to 1 but in the 5 speed manual gearboxes 5th gear is 1 to 1 which makes the car rev faster because of the shorter gears but when you go drive extra urban the fuel economy is kinda bad.

[@carbonemtree]

MFG you’re a panzy , the zf gearbox is one of the best out there.

[@zedfourme5085]

Which is made up for with a tall rear end...

[@MyFootballGame]

@@zedfourme5085 If by "tall rear end: you mean the diff, the tall diff is only on the autos and the m5 lsd diff.

[@zedfourme5085]

You must be a fucking moron. The auto is 3.46. The M5 is 3.15. The manual 530i is 3.07, making the auto much shorter and the the M5 slightly shorter...

[@DuBstep115]

@@MyFootballGame Diesel have best rear diffs.

[@wilmervalles1509]

Lmao! I love this guy showing off the BMW. So funny on his comments.

[@stevenburke5494]

He sems to work at a Benz lot and has BMW E39 envy

[@gearhead196]

That Pontiac G6 sympathizer sounds like a twat. That car is bad and he should feel bad. Beautiful 5 series btw.

[@Eddydoingthings]

Style 5’s are 2 piece wheels.

[@Foxbat1155]

Rocketship lol, this is an executive sedan, you are to drive as an executive sedan

[@tunestone3071]

E60 looks like any other luxury car with stupid headlights that wrap around the q panel rear lights the same ....yuk! Love the e39....

[@axelosito]

I car treated like that I would not buy any more ... Manual transmission seems not to be his strength neither.

[@DylanCannon]

E60 wasn't bad.

[@DuBstep115]

Yeah because purists hated E60 M5 V10 Manual said no one ever

[@dkrawk8309]

Never seen tool kit in BMW ever get rusted and looking nasty....

[@ThyHacker]

So... a shop with the name of a Volkswagen plant showing a BMW... interesting en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoEuropa