The New E39Source Experience

[@jefffenn5016]

I'm the "customer" in the video. I can't thank Ryan enough for the amazing job he did, attention to detail and just being a real pleasure to work with! I'm in love with my M5!

[@E39Source]

It was my pleasure Jeff! It's a beautiful M5 and it was wonderful to work with you.

[@semajd5995]

@@E39Source hey what is the specs of the bulbs for your fog lights? If you have a link that would be nice.

[@ridikas10]

Dude you got taken for a ride. You could go to the bmw dealer and it would be no where near $9500. I bet e39 source charges $5000 for a rod bearing refresh too.

[@E39Source]

@@ridikas10 Thanks for your meaningful and productive comment, Joshua. Unfortunately, the dealer would have no idea how to service a car like this.

[@E39Source]

@@semajd5995 In my car, they are these: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D0IA1QW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@skazariants]

I lost my E39 today :( Some lady rear-ended me. Now I am comforting myself while watching Ryan's videos

[@E39Source]

I am very sorry to hear this, Sergei. I am glad that you are okay! If the damage isn't too bad, it can certainly be repaired :)

[@Anirossa]

I prefer my E34s, but this E39... I could look at it for days without getting bored... looks great, the attention to detail that has been done to take care of this car gives my soul a relieved peace. Just incredible.

[@18_rabbit]

By around 2002ish , i saw one for sale at one of my neighbor's houses and called. Not high miles, just a few yrs old and priced at like 21K. I didn't have the justifiable money at the time, given the exotic nature of the engine and thus risk, so i didn't do it but i was very very tempted, knowing there would probably never be anything as good /pure in the bmw world again. And that was basically true, turned out!

[@E39Source]

$21k in 2002?! Or did you mean 2020? I would expect these to have been around $60k in 2002 while they were still in production. But yes, the E39 M5 was BMW's high water mark.

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

When you turn your hobby into profession.

[@pejmanyuki]

Got a same color combo with full leather Interor , just spend $16k on new tires , suspension , clutch fly wheel I love my m5

[@ScottSellsSoCal]

I’m happy you’re following your passion. Great things happen when you do that. Omg, $9500 invoice?!

[@jefffenn5016]

Worth it my friend! Basically a brand new car!

[@goodperson9258]

Yo Ryan, great seeing you again and many thanks for taking care of my "Baby M5" (2007 550 sport w/SMG) and removing the SMG and replacing it with a Manual 6 speed. you were the only one inthe country that I could find to do this work. The new tranny is awesome and operates as if it was factory installed. Dan Ringer

[@E39Source]

Dan, it was a pleasure working with you and completing the conversion on your 550i! I am thrilled that you are happy with the end result. Thanks for the comment!

[@stancurry6265]

Saw your original review video of this car years ago. Awesome to see it’s still going strong. You seem to have kept it in amazing condition. Man would I kill for one of these.

[@Nick1601ful]

Such a sweet car, that guy had to be very lucky finding you for the PPE and refreshing.

[@jefffenn5016]

I'm very lucky! Gave me peace of mind for sure!

[@saitekLT]

Best of luck! I've been watching E39Source for days when I owned E39 myself. I didn't find more complete car to this day.

[@ernestolopez6899]

Excellent video Ryan!... I would not expect anything less.

[@E39Source]

Thanks Tito!

[@BSABD315]

what a perfect beast interior 10/10 20 years later!!!!! exterior flawless! best car ever made hands down!

[@jayvogn2544]

Always a fantastic explanation and video tutorial! A true professional and 100% attention to detail! The E39 M5 and 540 are so awesome! I have owned my 2002 540 since 2007 and will probably never be able to let it go!

[@sebafer2719]

I wish I had an E39Source shop near me in South Florida lol Nice content man, your videos make me less fearful of someday owning an E39, and your car is *seriously* nice

[@E39Source]

Thank you much!

[@sjs5395]

Wow a new video, been waiting to see new content. Good work.

[@E39Source]

More to come!

[@natemeanor4247]

Every time you post it reminds me that i need another E39!!!! such a beautiful car

[@ozdos8700]

The amount of stuff that a fine example STILL needs to get it to perfection... really sums up how scary it is to own one of these unless you make a TON of money

[@FishFind3000]

Most people don’t need there car to be perfect.

[@thomasstorrs6345]

E 39. Back when bmw was a bmw. Love mine.

[@rudebwoy9203]

Wow Ryan, you are thorough!

[@thelastcedar2008]

dang i remember watching this channel like 8 9 years ago and you still going strong on E39, nice job man!

[@E39Source]

Welcome back!

[@pascutia]

So cool! Excited for the future of E39source!!

[@bekiro28]

Looks more like 30k miles instead of 130k Fantastic car, your attention to detail is awesome. I can tell you love your job Ryan

[@tenishotshot]

Ryan, you're turning into your own little EAG over here! Good work, man.

[@E39Source]

Thanks Joseph!

[@MrMurph111]

Very nice car...do you have a link for the front Halo rings? Did you have to pull apart the new headlights to install them? Thanks.

[@E39Source]

The halos featured in this video are these: bit.ly/3tzNPwX. They simply twist in the from the rear of the light.

[@propergarage4249]

As you say “ OEM PLUS “ and that is what’s gonna make this car very fun to drive ! 👌

[@hovnojede010101]

watching from europe, congrats, ryan. love seeing quality work and clean M cars

[@E39Source]

Thanks Tomas!

[@craigfrench132]

Great to see such clean E39s, in great colors no less.

[@wolfgangezeh2221]

This is the m5 of my dreams. Somehow brambled my way here and I’ve subscribed! I’d love to have this era of m5 and shipped to my home country. Very interesting video, love it.

[@E39Source]

Thanks for watching! Good to have you.

[@waitsang1878]

Great video! Wish you were in Canada. I have a 2003 E39 M5 in Carbon black with 54000km ... that's about 35000 miles on the odometer. Would love you to work on my M5!!! Cause its almost impossible to trust any "authorized" BMW techs...lol

[@E39Source]

Road trip? :P

[@larrymeister5255]

Beautiful car, I love the content. My daughter is in the Navy in San Diego, when I come and visit her I would love to visit your shop. Can you give me a link to the LED conversion kit?

[@E39Source]

Thank you Larry! I'd love to give you the tour, feel free to reach out when you're in town: [e-mail] LED interior kit: bit.ly/3ts8iDW

[@larrymeister5255]

@@E39Source Thank you very much, I just ordered the light kit. I look forward to installing it and see how it looks

[@DannysGarage]

Ooh, this one's going to Phoenix? Maybe I'll see it around town.

[@jefffenn5016]

In Queen Creek! Where you at?

[@stevelimoncello3219]

Great business update! Wish I was closer to you guys for some “refresh” work. The customer should be thrilled with the vehicle condition now!

[@jefffenn5016]

I am! It's amazing

[@jamienat.1943]

I grew up in Sydney Australia with the E39 M5 & E46 M3 being my hero cars during high school. Your examples would be very hard to find down here and if they go to sale they fetch a fairly high price...even though I have moved over to the dark side (3 pointed star) I will eventually have an E39 & E46 in the stable to keep my Stuttgart mates company. Love your vids, keep em coming mate!

[@E39Source]

Thank you for the comment and support! More to come :)

[@jaossey]

Was there a drain installed in the gas cap area? Seemed to be a small black dot where bmw typically forgot to install one. :)

[@E39Source]

Not that I had noticed..

[@a408ridah]

Hey Ryan! I would love to hear the sound of your exhaust set up. Beautiful car btw. Thank you for all your contributions to the e39 community 👍

[@E39Source]

Thanks! I know I need to some exhaust videos but its just so hard to film and get any sort of accurate sense for how it sounds. I'll have to just give it my best.

[@stimofo808]

What a beautiful beast! Cherry all around. What’s the price range of something like this example?

[@jefffenn5016]

I bought it for 28k, 30 with sales tax

[@antonvandermerwe9852]

Awesome video. I have an 1997 528i. Love it

[@YHsTig]

Love your videos , it taught me how to drive 10 years ago !

[@stickaman]

awesome looking M5. whats the info on the led halo lights?

[@E39Source]

Thanks! LED halos: bit.ly/3tzNPwX

[@charlestate4458]

I can't wait to upgrade to an M5. I have a 525i love it, but to have an M5 I'm sure is amazing!!

[@kushanboteju573]

same bro ! got an 03 but dream would be to own an M5 ! dont get me wrong all e39s are the ultimate driving machines

[@charlestate4458]

Yes indeed

[@BreakStuffClub]

My Anthracite '00 has zero gas cap rust, one of the many reasons I bought it.

[@mrWathedeuce]

Which muffler tips did you use for the delete? I always thought to myself I'd purchase a staggered set of tips to match oem look but the ones you have on this customer car are super clean! I'm sending email about euro headlights, please look out for that

[@E39Source]

I actually had these tips in stock from a previous job. A customer with a muffler delete came by to have me remove the delete, and install Eisenmann Race mufflers. He didn't want the delete pipes so he left them, and I used those in this customer's car. I think they are a custom job by an exhaust shop somewhere in Los Angeles or Orange county.

[@mrWathedeuce]

@@E39Source Thanks for the quick response. You have any recommendations to some nice muffler delete tips? or Should I search for local shops here and just ask to have them customized? I always liked the stock look of Timmay77 tips but the ones on your customer's look great. Please also look out for my email regarding set of headlights. Thanks!!!

[@E39Source]

@@mrWathedeuce I don't recommend the muffler delete to my customers, and therefor I am not familiar with any specific tip types. I would let various exhaust shops show you their catalog, and then select a style to your liking.

[@gamestree5318]

omg he finally uploads

[@E39Source]

We've been SO busy with customer cars. Sorry for the wait!

[@DC-di2fr]

E39 is a great choice👍🏻 I’ve my second E39 within a year. Lovely car

[@operaatorkops7829]

Hi Ryan! Thanks for another in-depth video. Love to see these cars being taken care of the way they are. Could you provide me with a link of the LED halos you mentioned? My quick google searches didn't come up with much.

[@E39Source]

Thank you! The LED halos used here are these: bit.ly/3tzNPwX

[@tonysa2668]

Do you have a video showing us how to remove the 2000 E39 M5 upper oil pan removal

[@E39Source]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH27p55ufstgl9E

[@jpadicecoffee9812]

At the end , I must be seeing doubles....AZ got lots of long back State Highways with clear sights ...

[@persistencewins]

Hey Ryan, it's a cool video showing these ones of kind E39 M5s beauties. But I noticed your air compressor just standing right by the door and I highly recommend you strap it against the wall, just in case a nice earthquake hits California, San Diego. Take it ez...

[@E39Source]

We actually never even use it, thanks to electric impact tools. But thanks for the concern!

[@MrKangz-xk7kt]

oohhh that door latch sound gave me chills! Brand new cars dont have that sound of quality they feel like opening a tin can!

[@W210Garage]

Keep Strong! Good luck and Best Wishes!!!

[@raymondsoler5245]

Luv it!! I have a few little issues with my M5. Would love to have my baby visit ur shop for some TLC!!!!

[@raymondsoler5245]

I'm in AZ TOO!!

[@jefffenn5016]

It's not to far 6ish hr drive!

[@E39Source]

Come on out! 301 Enterprise Street Suite 1 Escondido, Calfironia 92029

[@scottherman6774]

Hi Ryan, I have used E39Source for a number of repairs on my 2000 540/6. Now I'm thinking of an engine rebuild with my car @ 190K miles. Could you share the name of the shop (in VA?) and a very approximate $ for when your M5 got an engine rebuild. Working on a budget... Glad you're still keeping on with the E39s!

[@E39Source]

Hi Scott, the M62 in the 540i is a much more simplistic engine to build than the M5's S62. Any number of BMW shops would be able to build this for you. I would expect the cost to be around $10-$15k including parts and labor. I used LMS in Hudson, Ohio for my rebuild.

[@scottherman6774]

@@E39Source Hey Ryan, thanks for the reply! Much appreciated!

[@Stefan_Smith]

I cant put my finger on it but something looks different.. is one of them stanced? In the thumbnail?

[@E39Source]

Both have stock suspensions, they're nearly identical!

[@reggiesparks4357]

Love the video.....from Lagrange ohio.I have an e39 & e46.I enjoy the heck out of the both of them very much.I drive them only in the nice weather and keep them warm in the winter lol.

[@PhaedruS007]

I’m pumped that you are in San Diego! Looking to sell my fj60 land cruiser and get into an M5 for reasonable money. I’m afraid of getting a comprised engine and I hear you can help find a decent example. BaT and cars&bids seem to be the main route to getting into an M5 but I need to know what questions to ask. The vanos is the biggest pitfall, yes?

[@E39Source]

Hi Paul, feel free to reach out via email: [e-mail]. The VANOS is probably the most over-hyped E39 M5 issue. I've never seen failure of the system.

[@becho4]

Is it true that you bought the firewall trim? I was told by a dealer that one of the two pieces was not produced anymore.

[@E39Source]

It hasn't been 'made' since 2003 but there is still some stock, as far as I know.

[@bobogto540i4]

Nice to know there is someone in California to take care of mine if I ever decide to move out of Chicago. :) By the way, other than Clive Owen and Madonna, you are next in line why I have one of these. :)

[@dillanmistry]

Do you like the champagne editions?

[@E39Source]

What does that mean

[@dillanmistry]

@@E39Source ohhh nooo it’s only a uk model they are 530i and 530 special e39s with interiors

[@OTMjames]

No lie, when I find my 2003 M5, I’ll take the trip from SF to SD to have you work on it.

[@jefffenn5016]

So so worth it!

[@E39Source]

It's a fun drive, too ;)

[@DeremerStudios]

Nice - I've got a '01 Silverstone too!

[@MrMihaiD]

Good job! Also i think would be nice to give a Colourlock touch to that leather is kinda shiny.

[@675Vertigo]

Beautiful car...Beautiful work!

[@alecxpro2071]

Beautiful 💕. Good luck 🤞😃

[@larrymeister5255]

I replaced all my bulbs and they look fantastic, one exception The glovebox in the map lights do not work. Is there a fuse for these lights? If so do you know the location?

[@E39Source]

There would be a fuse somewhere, but I am not sure where. Check the diagram in the glovebox! Did the old lights work?

[@larrymeister5255]

@@E39Source The old lights worked fine, I think I must’ve shorted something out with the glove box. I looked at the diagram in the glove box, it doesn’t say anything about glove box fuse. Also both of my trunk lights are the same. The one under the rear deck does not use the wedge light

[@E39Source]

@@larrymeister5255 The LED lights are polarity sensitive, is it possible you have them in backwards? If the old bulbs work and the new LEDs do not (even with switched around), then you got some bad LED bulbs.

[@larrymeister5255]

@@E39Source I know they are polarity sensitive. I tried them both ways. I’m pretty sure it’s a fuse but I don’t know where that fuse is. I do not have a repair manual for my 2002 530i

[@E39Source]

@@larrymeister5255 Fuse diagrams are not in the manual, just the paper card next to the fuses in the glovebox and the sticker on the right trunk oddments door.

[@Sman1505]

No rod bearings or chain guides?

[@StevenShredsAndEats]

You dont always have to do that if you change your oil and your tensioner. I have 250k on original guides and bearings.

[@reggaecity6739]

Do you have anyone you would recommend in the north east for E46 M3 ppi?

[@joelopiccolo7345]

I have a question about 90C thermostats for the M62 4.4 E39 version. I have a 6 speed and BAVLOGIC who has been recalibrating the OEM Behr versions had stopped doing it. Can you advise for a new source?

[@E39Source]

I unfortunately do not know of any M62 thermostats beside the stock one. My experience is mostly with the S62/M5.

[@FVBmovies]

How is sunroof in general on E39?

[@E39Source]

The cassettes are know to have issues. BMW used plastics for many pieces that can fail with excessive use, exposure to heat/sun, etc. Replacement is not enjoyable. Miraculously, mine is original and 100% functional!

[@FVBmovies]

@@E39Source Thank you so much for the answer! I can't stop drooling on E39's. Such a beautiful car. Will def become expensive cult classic.

[@cparente7]

You didn't add Bluebus for the new owner? ;-) I wouldn't trade my LMB but silverstone seats would be great. Congrats on turning your passion into a business. Wish you were on the other coast. Best of luck.

[@E39Source]

I did! I found one in stock last minute and put it in the morning he picked it up. Thanks for the support, Chris.

[@cparente7]

@@E39Source - Nice! I'm eventually ordering one, and may hit you up with question. My car came to me with DICE integration, need to figure out how that complicates Bluebus install. BTW - interested if/when you have some nice diffusers for sale.

[@E39Source]

@@cparente7 The Dice will probably need to be removed, but you can ask Ted to confirm, I am sure he has dealt with this before. [e-mail] I am out of the parts business (used) but can quote a new diffuser if you're interested! Feel free to request a price quote by emailing me at [e-mail]

[@AbcAbc-ox6pg]

Hi Ryan, I have one question about the secondary air pump on my E39 M5. I know you did the software delete on your car but can you tell me if the pump is audible when everything is fine with the system? I had damaged/clogged air hoses and the pump was clearly audible then at cold starts. Now I repaired the air hoses and now I don't hear the pump on cold starts anymore. Is this normal? I don't get any code or engine light, so can I assume everything is fine? Is it possible the ECU increases RPM of the air pump to compensate too low airflow due to a leaking hose, or does the pump always run with the same rpm? Thanks!

[@E39Source]

Some pumps are loud, some are silent. The tune does not disable the pump, just the error reporting of a specific code (secondary air, flow too late) related to the pump. A freshly rebuilt pump might just be that quiet. Without any stored error codes, I wouldn't worry about anything.

[@CreativeComander]

I own my actually Third e39 528i and e39 only because of this Channel here without you Guys i Never found this Dream on 4 Wheels

[@E39Source]

So cool, thank you!

[@몰아치기-p8n]

Still I have 2002 e39 520i, with 400,000 km, still I live this car. My friend buy at same time Luxces 2002 , he sold after too many problems

[@Jdub169]

Do you think 4K for a well maintained single owner rustless e39 530i with 200k miles is a good deal?

[@E39Source]

I'd have to see the car, but if it's decent, sure!

[@elliotmokonyane745]

Hi! Like what you have done to the car. Have one 525i. Like to order the headlights. Please assist

[@E39Source]

Please email me at [e-mail] for a quote!

[@reggiesparks4357]

Oh by the way ...how would a prospective customer communicate with you?as I said I'm in northeast ohio.I would like another source for parts and such .mine are 20 &21 years old and both are dinan registered with dinan stage 2 & 3 .they are also both sleepers as they have stock exhaust ....it's crazy the amount of suction the 540 creates !you can hear the dinan cold air whistling from inside the wheel well ,at the moment they are hibernating till spring.Thx again & contact info would be great.

[@E39Source]

Hi! Please email me at [e-mail]. If you didn't already know, I lived in Northeast Ohio (Hudson) for 25 years. It sounds like you've got a great collection and I'd love to help you with them in any way that I can!

[@bennyking572]

Such a beautiful car

[@florinlepadatu5648]

pdc and blue bus is a must have on this car ;) a link for the hallo bulbs please

[@E39Source]

The halos featured in this video are these: bit.ly/3tzNPwX

[@florinlepadatu5648]

@@E39Source Thank you so much. Any suggestions for high beams - plug&play oem style just as we like it...

[@E39Source]

@@florinlepadatu5648 For white high-beams? I've always just used the stock bulbs, they have more than enough light output for my needs.

[@florinlepadatu5648]

@@E39Source agree, the thing is that in my country daylights are mandatory so I have coded in LCM daytime running lights EU witch keeps turned on high beam bulbs on at a dimmed level. They look yellow and give an obsolete look. I rarely use high beam as my low beam is now more than enough after upgraded the old H7 projectors to hella evo x2 d2s with original ballasts and osram bulbs. Since these projectors are clear lens and have bixenon function also ,my goal is to implement the bixenon witch curently unpluged keeping lcm 3b and daylights as originaly designed but this is more complicated as may appear due to fact that cannot just tap bixenon coils into hi beam harness. It can be done the proper way building a module with some zenner and stuff like that. I won't bore with details but it can be done without x5 lcm 4 that natively supports bixenon and daylights. Now with or without bixenon function if I want led on high beam I hate those chineese things with fans and adapter cullers and a mess with wires so on. I won't do it if is not oem look and well engineered electronics modules. I saw osram have some great products no aditional drivers required but still not a direct replacement for H7 halogen bulbs in terms of mounting...

[@charlesdouglas9333]

Anyone know where to source the e39 door sill rubber and metal M5 logo sill covers?

[@E39Source]

The sill insert/rubber weatherstripping are sold together and cannot be purchased separately. They are available from any retail BMW parts supplier such as a dealership or online vendors such as ECS Tuning or FCP Euro.

[@guywebster8018]

It was my dream car then and it is now. God. So lovely. One day..

[@nalinali5821]

Hello are you still located in Ohio? Wanted to see if you have a shop. I have the e60 M5.

[@E39Source]

I am not, I'm out in San Diego now!

[@achow617]

What is the exact brand and model of the 6000K Halo? Mind share a link?

[@E39Source]

Alan, the halos featured in this video are these: bit.ly/3tzNPwX

[@pappylj1314]

My second gear doesn’t work could it be a slippin clutch

[@E39Source]

That sounds like transmission failure to me.

[@brandon7968]

Would it be possible for you to help me source power folding mirror motors? I’d like to retrofit them into my E46 M3 mirrors, they use the same motor and fold the same way

[@E39Source]

I believe you will need the entire mirror assemblies.

[@brandon7968]

@@E39Source Do you know of any used sets?

[@E39Source]

@@brandon7968 Negative, working used sets sell seconds after being posted.

[@lovediecastdetails2269]

the best M5 generation my honest opinion

[@Mr-Magnificent]

2001 model and no PDC even on the rear?

[@CrappyCar]

PDC is one of 4 options for the E39 M5. The others are folding rear seats, window shades, and M-Audio. My car (2002) has the audio and seats.

[@ottson]

So you don't buy wrecked parts cars for disassembly anymore (like the Sterling one) but rather focus on refreshing ones that are on the road? Like it. Not worth building up a big inventory of parts that never get shipped? Also, shipping is probably a pain in the rear.

[@E39Source]

Yes sir! Agree on all points.

[@pedrocramez]

Hello i havé à problème in my Dashboard the backgrond lite dont work change lhe lampe still dont work

[@advista1862]

Beautiful car

[@battu10]

Legend

[@TheHeretic435]

Hate the white LED interior light. It's too harsh. Give me orange yellow glow from the 90's anyday.

[@philiplee7604]

Agree... just a bit too bright, always keep to 100% factory original genuine parts as these E39 M5 cars are appreciating investments.

[@jalcanites2939]

I just wish you are closer to me. I have 78k on my 2003. I only have a 540 though.

[@asmircar1]

Love ur content, this is my dream car...if i could have any car on this planet i would ask for e39 m5....

[@newyorkstreetmachinz4769]

Why ask for it. Its available for you to go GET it!!! No excuses!!!!

[@asmircar1]

@@newyorkstreetmachinz4769 i get payed 1100€ per month and my wife cant get job atm....

[@rahmanr112]

I driven quite a few BMWs and nothing drives like an e39

[@ДадаДавудов]

These are your cars?

[@walidpowerbenz3994]

😍😍😍😍😩😩😩😢😢😢 your cars e39 is amazing .dream is one like this

[@WLODSON]

jak z salonu...

[@stranotech1]

gorgeous car!

[@lifewithJunor]

i need somebody that knows about these cars well to ask some questions. Anyboby?

[@E39Source]

[e-mail]

[@TheBimmer901]

The best bmw of all time