What It Took to Restore a BMW E39 5er Back to its Former Glory - Project Rottweil: P7

[@chrisp.2544]

First Project Chicago and now this - your talent at returning a vehicle to looking brand new knows no bounds!

[@HNedel]

And no budget constraints 😅 although to be fair, it’s still a good car for €17k, but insurance will never value this car so high probably.

[@MrFunkybro55]

@@HNedel Maybe so but all of BMWs Tourings have been skyrocketing in price in the last few years, at least here in the US

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

@@HNedel not for another 15 to 20 years anyway

[@christeranttila9927]

@@HNedel This is a good point. Is there any way to insure this for an agreed value that would pay out 17k in case it was totaled?

[@HNedel]

@@christeranttila9927 in my limited experience, i went to a comparison portal, entered the requested vehicle data, and got a quote based on the estimated value. They have some database and stuff to estimate this automatically. For special cases probably a valuation in person would be needed, i guess. Not sure how that works

[@DarkenedFin]

The fact that you can't help yourself but to go the extra mile is why I love this channel so much. Never change!

[@poplaurentiu4148]

It's like watching a legendary masterclass..

[@urbanjungle9600]

I bet the TUV inspectors love when you bring in your projects. Such a treat from the mundane things they must see.

[@Rockport1911]

For once they dont instantly take out the " poking screwdriver" to hunt for rust holes in a 90s BMW. Many E36 are rotten away, many E39 are only still good because people look after them more...

[@LeonBraun]

Thought is it illegal two retrofit bi-xenon. Would love to hear what the tuv inspector reallay said to this one. From my understanding it's completly illegal to change anything in the headlights, including the projectors, even if you don't use the bi-xenon function.

[@JoGe49]

@@LeonBraun Mosty police goes after cars that look modified. If your car looks stock you can drive around in a litteral rustbucket and they are most likely not gonna care. As for Headlight Retrofits, he did the TÜV inspection beforehand if I remember correctly.

[@LeonBraun]

Yes true, I think the biggest problem is in case of an accident. Insurance companies can be very picky if something safety relevant is not stock.

[@JoGe49]

@@LeonBraun Totally agree, if there is any way to back out of paying, insurance companys will find it.

[@alienpredator007]

Dude, you literally do everything us regular folk dream of but never have time, budget, tools etc for. Keep up the good work!

[@99andrianmonk]

Outstanding job. E39 is beautiful. Please use this to buy a cappuccino for Maria and yourself while on your honeymoon.

[@WouterB76]

For this level of skills, attention to detail and hard work you should have a million subscribers already.

[@nikolakurjakovic2188]

Cant agree more

[@joshuad1716]

I can’t imagine how good it must feel to see that car in person. What an incredible transformation! The best e39 touring on the road today, well done!

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Another very cool e39-touring tastefully good on European roads along with the Canadian - Speed-Academy project the best possible transformations for such cars !

[@germangedgauds7594]

Never stop doing what you are doing, you're making a lot of man around the world happy

[@mndlessdrwer]

It's like the car guy version of those shopping and unpacking channels. Extremely satisfying to watch and you end up 10 videos in when you had only planned to watch one and then you wonder where your day went.

[@An_inquisitive_thinker]

The most important thing is that it keeps us e39 owners inspired to overcome challenges of bringing our bimmers back to life and keeping them in good condition. Because their numbers are going down every year, and sometimes I drive for weeks before I see another e39, and even then most of them are saloons as opposed to my touring.

[@SimonWallwork]

True.

[@st3althyone]

Project Rottweiler finishing strong. Thanks for always giving us your best, Sreten. You never fail to satisfy that restoration itch. Project Rottweil looks amazing after all that tender, loving care; great job! I hope your nuptials are going well and that you’re having a great time. Take care of yourself, and we’ll see you on the next one, my friend.

[@edukg5668]

Rottwailer lol

[@st3althyone]

@@edukg5668 Stupid autocorrect. 🤣🤣

[@adriancoetzee2725]

Sreten, I think your channel motto should read - " I have a very specific set of skills - I'll hunt down certain BMW's, Find them and restore them". Again you have hit this one out of the park and into the new car Showroom. !! Fantastic- Love watching you do these restorations.

[@s12d.z]

Its not that you are amazing when it comes to working on your cars but you are also amazing when it comes to editing, I don't think that there is any other youtuber that can make me enjoy watching a video for over an hour and then ask myself "its already over??" awesome work Sreten!

[@ahmedelsohamy4061]

agree

[@davereeves1967]

While I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment, 2x speed does exist.

[@raytaylor4199]

Honestly mate, I’ve been watching KZbin for over 8 years, I watch so many different genres, but this channel is the best & my favourite, I’ve followed you since 2018 and watched every single video without fail all the way till the end. I look forward to every one, thank you for creating amazing content for us all, enjoy your holidays! 😊

[@oskjan1]

Agree 10000000%

[@petkokrushev3840]

I was blown away by the final price, can't imagine the cost of the Alpina

[@pSynrg303]

and of course that does not include the man hours in the bill! It's like when you watch some of the beautiful restorations on Car SOS, then imagine what the actual cost would be to a regualar joe, I often imagine it must be in the high 5 figures...

[@eugenealymov2723]

The attention to detail is just something else. It really looks like a new car. From an era when BMWs were indeed superior. What a lovely thing. Amazing job.

[@spugDDR]

The only problem I have with Sreten's videos is that every other restoration channel is nearly unwatchable for me now because they never have the same level of attention to detail

[@nathanaelkennerley7820]

Sreten we really are spoiled to be able to share the satisfaction of finishing your projects, without having to put in any of the long hours you put in to doing them. You're work is unmatched, please keep doing what you're doing. Big congratulations on your wedding too, all the best.

[@catalinsurugiu9973]

This series inspired me to get a e39, in fact my first BMW. Don’t have the Sreten’s knowledge and skill but you are definitely inspiring a lot of us into rebuilding how we can these cars and showing us how to properly do it . Thank you

[@dragos_NBK]

i would love to see the reaction of the people of the used car dealership this e39 was bought from sitting at the back of the lot waiting for someone to buy it or for the day it was going to go rest in pieces at a scrapyard, totally unreal transformation and restoration

[@nicolasgallien4318]

What a finish that is. This car looks almost brand new ! I mean you should bring it back to the dealership. Saler would say : “No way this is the same car.” I’m enjoying every project but this one might be the one I’m the most hyped. You came from so far and just look at the result ! Sreten, you can be proud of yourself because I guess we all are. You definitely are the BMW magician !

[@AaronRandolphChen]

It looks like it drove off the showroom floor, or actually even better!! What a labor of love!! This is more like a collectible than a daily driver. Congratulations on an amazing result!

[@tarekkhoury5384]

I have to say, i am not a TV guy, but since i started following your videos on youtube, i have been since constantly waiting in anticipation for each and every episode! what you do is simply artistic, professional, skillful and majestic. It just really describes my approach to my stuff and of course including my cars. super amazing how the E39 came out, i think it deserves way more than the cost you endured as it is simply a piece of art that is absolutely restored to perfection. Wishing you all the best wishes and congratulations, hope your wedding is epic Sreten!

[@sorekuk]

Absolutely worth it, they don't make cars like this anymore. In 10-20 years it still be on the road and you will be happy as the first owner when it came from factory. Timeless cars!

[@veluw72]

One of the very few channels that I watch EVERY video completely! Bravo! (and thank you, keep on doing this!)

[@stefndogg]

Not surprising, but as a car designer, and a kid who's formative car years were in the 90's/2000's, the E39 holds a special place in my heart. Thanks for doing such a great job transforming another one from rough to clean. Great work!

[@MarcoB-s2y]

Just getting in to this channel. It has me glued to the screen. This man’s passion for these cars is unbelievable. I’ve gone down the rabbit hole.

[@muki_hi]

U probably heard this many times, but the amount of work you put in these cars is insane. I hope you are able to get enough rest in the day as this is much work. Wish you all the best man and keep up the amazing work!

[@axel3dfx]

Thanks

[@yugo4576]

17 min into video, and it literally pains me when I think how much work this is. I call myself BMW enthusiast, but Sreten is simply on another level. And that level is light years far from mine, lol. The dedication he has is mind bogling.

[@mrt7152]

I wonder if the previous owner is watching this. If this would have been my previous car I would be so happy that it ended up in your hands! Cheers!

[@TopGoose-bf1mx]

Very nice to see someone go from a novice at paint correction to working for and achieving professional results, arguably better than people I have seen who have been doing it for years. You have great technique, but more importantly you possess the patience that deters many people from properly correcting paint. Props to not only the folks who taught you, but you as a person. Great work.

[@zs7937]

I have not gone through the sea of comments but it would be funny if you took the car back to the dealer who sold you the car and show me what a beauty it has become. Beautiful and unbelievable work as always! From a “just gonna fix some stuff so I can use it for daily driving” to “it to nice to take it out and get it dirty!”

[@gabele5050]

I love seeing Sreten picking up new skills and refining his craft after 3 years of watching him, its all about the journey!

[@erikbru-o7k]

Sreten, a bit of advice on the Rupes. The rubber ring between the machine has the tendency to let the machine stall very fast. You can remove it and take a bit of dust or horizontally cut it in half so it won't rub on the disc below it.

[@FrldyZX87]

Sreten, you just can't help yourself! Turning your future workhorse everyday driver into a 10/10 machine! Amazing job!

[@d.4063]

As a BMW owner and enthusiast, being a perfectionist, coming from the Balkans and being a Detailer, the similarities to you and your chanel are scary. It is like I am watching a different version of myself at work. I totally understand the mindset that you cannot stop and say "this is good enough". This will get you very very far. Pozdrav!

[@francescofalcone9534]

The "no-nonsense, it's just a daily driver" projects are my favorite.

[@veritasman]

Generosity... Passion... Dedication... Honesty... Thank you Dear Sreten

[@RogerMcjoggin]

Seeing the before and after at the end I couldn't help but smile, easily one of my favorite videos. Owning an E39 myself and trying to build it up over the last couple of years, this is the most relatable content for me so far.

[@mechaileh1]

Valeu!

[@mrmusic1880]

The joy of a new video🎉 I'm taking care of my neighbor's dog and they have an F30 in their garage, so as the mad BMW fan I am I crawl under and clean the under body, I can't help myself, it's so fun cleaning and checking out all the cool under body components!

[@markcarter9476]

I love your dedication to these old cars. Yes, it makes no economic sense to drop thousands on these vehicles but we do and we love doing it.

[@roseyboi1]

This channel should have more subscribers considering the quality of the content. Excellent work as always. 👌

[@ericdejong2736]

It seems the title of the episodes could draw in viewers as well. Most people love a rejuvenated car from a wreck. I agree, sreten deserves more viewers for the quality of content. Cheers

[@scalewarmachines]

Always, always an inspiration for the upkeep, maintenance and ongoing restoration of my beloved E36. A true passion. Well done Streten.

[@milanpatel5216]

Love your content Sreten. This has been a gem of a series, though I do love rewatching your older content to see the journey and learning curve you've gone through! Keep it up 💪

[@Joe_CT]

I love knowing there are other people out there that obsess about the small details and can’t stop themselves until it is perfect.

[@guntrain212]

Never ceases to amaze me the work you put into these vehicles and the details you cover. Bravo.

[@andrerodrigodefreitas]

Wow, this video showcasing the restoration of a BMW E39 is truly special and spectacular! From its meticulous attention to detail to the skilled craftsmanship involved, it's mesmerizing to witness the transformation of this classic car. The dedication and passion of the restorers shine through, bringing the E39 back to its former glory. Watching this video is like stepping into a time machine, reminding us of the timeless beauty and elegance of the E39. Kudos to you behind this incredible restoration!

[@kejefelcz]

Superbly done, as usual. It’s so satisfying to watch the cars being reborn again! Gotta love it ❤.

[@robemail2]

You say that it’s too nice to drive. I’ve never understood this sentiment. We make cars beautiful so that they can be enjoyed and driven. Cars are meant to be on the road, and unfortunately are at risk from this in so many ways. But it’s the gathering of pictures, places visited, moments with loved ones on wonderful trips, from long vacations, to a midnight coffee or burger & fries run (you can make it vegan if you wish), that build beautiful memories with that car… that loves to be driven. Yeah, I’m anthropomorphizing a machine, but all the little things cars ‘tell you’ along the way are fun to think that the car reminds you to fix or maintain something it needs, along with its hope to discover new places. GO DRIVE!!

[@stitch2k1]

Been watching this entire series, the first one of yours I've caught in full. I have a 540iT '00 with a 6 speed swap and a 525iT '01 with a factory five speed that I'm turning into a 530i. Got a lot of inspiration from it. P.S. Sell stickers, I'd put some on my wagons :)

[@MauroRubioGiletta]

Impresive, I just watched the whole Rottweil series and you made me dream about restoring a BMW. You deserve making a living by doing this and enjoying such amazing vehicules.

[@jonscudder3384]

You’re an absolute legend, wish I’d known about you when I was getting rid of my e39 touring, I’ve still got the headlights in my shed! Keep doing what you do, your work is so passionate and the car community appreciates and values your work so much. Your garage will be a sea of classics and future classics all worked on with your OCD and all better than factory fresh.

[@jamessuman2151]

For me first stop on the test drive would be straight back to that dealership. Ok, you've convinced me, I'll get an E39. Gorgeous car

[@dennispapadopoulos4920]

This looks sooo good! Excelent work! Easily the best E39 driving around in every aspect! If that was 17K euro I can't imagine what the ALPINA number will be...!

[@y2ksierra]

Never would have thought the unwanted dealership car could have turned into such a beauty. Congrats on completing all the hard work necessary to save it!

[@michaelhedemann3385]

you made what we all dream of when we think about a e39 touring, the job you do is near perfect and god damn the hard work pays out, damn a beauty of a e39 touring

[@themkerich]

I don't know how these projects make ANY financial sense but I'm glad that the internet has enabled your passion for us to enjoy @streten; bravo!

[@eddierofl]

I cannot wait to do my headlights like this on my E39 Touring! I redid the covers with a 3M kit and some auto store clear coat rattle can a few years ago, and have never been happy with the result. This looks great!

[@anthonyellison-np5di]

I had two of these a 525d in the same colour as yours & a fantastic 530d. I’ve regretted selling both of them. The 530d was brilliant, powerful but economical. Great project & loved watching you bring an E39 back to life.

[@McMaster1500]

Absolutely astonishing result Sreten. its so satisfying to see this E39 looks much better than it left the factory!

[@TheFastgeek]

Sreten, you never cease to impress. The E39 will always be a timeless design. Its been out of production for 20 years now; but still looks like as a proper new sedan should. Obviously this is JMHO, and as a former owner I'm biased, but still maintain people will still say it's a fine looking design in 20 years from now.

[@luminox1]

It's perfect, this is why i support you on patreon, to allow you to make horrible financial decisions and save cars like these!

[@bizling]

What's really great, is that someone might see this driving about looking all nice and it may hold some good memories for them, cars can take us "back in time", a rare treat.

[@DashDrones]

The one we've been waiting for. Man you made this touring super super special, just perfectly done. Thanks for making my Sunday so freaking awesome 😎

[@markscungio2996]

I owned and drove a 2002 US specification e39 Touring in Germany while in the USAF from 2005 - 2009. The build quality of the 2000 - 2007 era 3,5,7 series is really the pinnacles BMW. Switch gear, road feel, ride, comfort, CA not be matched by newer BMW. Styling, while a matter of preference is NICE!! Great job on this one!!!

[@3ManFunny]

This turned out to be an awesome restoration as usual

[@melroyal7028]

Theres nothing like an e39, love what you do Streten, I have owned an e39 (1999) for years and absolutely loved it until some drunk driver in a van smashed into and drove off, the car was written off and I’m missing it so much, just firing up the 6 cylinders and hearing that unmistakable sound is heaven, i must get another, this final episode was remarkable,what a car , Thank you 👏👏

[@MapOfEurasia]

All I can say is: S P E T T A C O L O ! 🇮🇹 What an amazing transformation! Sreten, you're a wizard 🪄

[@tehedx]

Wow, fantastic job Sreten! I wonder what the reaction of the dealership or the last owner would be if he sees the shape the kombi is in now. Would make great content :)

[@jeffdavies688]

You have the patience of a saint....all that work for those headlights......and then I chuckled at the cleaning of the headlight area ...great stuff!

[@jasonryan8163]

Absolutely fantastic, it's great to see someone take so much pride in their work. That's the great thing about this channel, everything is done so well. It's definitely one of the best automotive channels on KZbin. No doubt about it.

[@paullaw5054]

This channel and its content, not forgetting it's originator is beyond superb. The attention to detail is at another level of craftsmanship. Well done for a fabulous project. Looking forward as always to the next video.

[@gadjules7334]

Absolutely spectacular Sreten, this one is very special. So much hard work but clearly rewarding both for your satisfaction and our viewing. Well done Sir.

[@alainsanchezgabino1769]

I have been following you from Spain for a long time, you are a professional and you do fabulous things. Congratulations genius, if one day I visit Germany again I will visit you

[@MrJpiarull]

Another fantastic restoration Sreten. Utilitarian, yet stylish :)

[@comeberza]

I would drive to the moon and back with this car. Its spectacular. Amazing. Those crafted seats, the engine, the paint. Enjoy the summer! Watching you work is like watching the most exquisite artisan work.

[@BkSMedia]

A beer well deserved Sreten! The E39 came out amazing! I especially love when you do headlight retrofits, it's probably my favourite mod to do!

[@ThayQiGER]

This man deserves a lot more likessssss ❤❤❤

[@Petrrii]

Great work as always man

[@kenvanbuskirk7034]

Thank you for all of the process you go through to fix these cars and then show us as viewers how you did it. It takes a great deal of effort just to fix the cars let alone make and edit a video to go along with it.

[@ilfordino-fordfiestatutori8725]

Alright, sleep time postponed!

[@dannyb1979]

Just watched this right through again Sreten; such a superb project and it really makes me miss my previous Japanese import E39 530i Sport touring I had here in the UK... They're such a well put together, all round car and on fresh suspension and decent tyres, they handle/drive superbly... It's one of the few cars I regret selling!

[@skiffi7488]

Baffling, just baffling. I one day dream about being able to do anything close that you do, currently I own a 2003 530i sedan, and I'm slowly working on it trying to do preventative maintenance, only thing is money. But even though I still try to make the most out of it and try my best. I absolutely LOVE watching all of your videos, as they push me to not be afraid of simple maintenance and teaches me about my car that i previously knew absolutely nothing about. I hope to see a lot more videos from you in the future. Keep doing what you do

[@TheCybrKnyf]

You have the most amazing attention for details. Coupled with your experience and patience - I wouldn't want any other person to inspire others on how to properly service BMW's - You are a Master.

[@chir0pter]

Thanks for taking the time to show us this paint correction stuff! I think doing this on your own and with limited time forces you to make the same executive decisions we might make, like going with a rotary polisher instead of DA while monitoring temps.

[@rickardcarlsson116]

Tack!

[@alanmackenzie3258]

Forget about being pretty happy... Streten, you are a magician... enjoy your beer!

[@bartoszplo]

To cut BMWs hard paint on a DA get yourself a Rupes Coarse Wool Polishing pad (the one with short fibers). It cuts really well. I've managed to get my X5 concrete-like pait corrected in two passes tops 👌 Also, look into getting a lake country pad washer, after two solid cutting passes your pads are already getting full of material that you're taking off. You are probably blowing it out with the compressor off-camera, but the pad washer is just a game changer. Great work overall 👏

[@HiruS22]

Useful tips 👍

[@selimolmaz2896]

What a project, what an efforts and work! You can easily conquer the whole of the world if you want with this patience but you choose to repair my favorite BMW. What a man...

[@VampyrMygg]

It really is fun watching you go through old bimmers, in a way... I'm envious, not just of the cars you have, but... your willingness to work and put in time, as I struggle with ADHD, I can't even do proper maintenance of myself, let alone my car, so it's in a way inspiring to watch you work, I can only hope you'll trigger my hyperfocus some day, and suddenly I'll attack my old Opel and give it the care it deserves. I also just have love for older BMW, somewhat affected by having a friend who is obsessed with them, and love them so much he doesn't care that he spent like €2000 on just his exhaust for his E30 325i, he's had that car for at least 15 years now, never driven in winter, and it always looks super clean, and his daily also looks super clean despite being used in winter, an E61 530D, but he also got into motorcycles after driving his dad's old Suzuki, so when he got his own bike... obviously a BMW motorcycle, as he saw the model he got used in a James Bond movie jumping over a helicopter. :P But yeah... that guy kinda affected me, so I have a weak spot for BMW despite never having owned one myself, probably why I ended up on this channel too, seeing an old BMW being quite lovingly (or angrily in some cases) restored, and kinda wish I was able to function like that... maybe I'd not have had to get rid of some cars I really miss, due to my inability to care for them. (mental illness fucking sucks as a car enthusiast...)

[@liamkelly014]

Well done Sreten, the finished article is amazing. Almost crazy to go to this degree of finish for an old E39 Touring daily driver - but I guess thats why we all love the channel 🙂

[@dave6445]

Theirs been blood sweat and beers gone into beautiful 5 series touring. What a difference its made, what a difference, you've made. I'm with you on the final score, its not about the money, its how good it looks when its all finished, everything works as it should do, if not better than original

[@stevec9704]

Every video completely impresses me with your learning and professionalism. I see your future, owning one of the worlds largest BMW classic professional services of repairing, restoring, and updating classic BMWs. Keep up the great work.

[@gertfukked3082]

Top work as always! I watch your videos with my 2 year old boy and he loves them, he says coooming up and points out bmw's on the road when we're out

[@kees_pam]

Sreten, my man! That beer must taste so good standing in between the Alpina and the e39 touring! Congratulations on finishing an other epic project. Enjoyed this one a lot and I will enjoy everything to come. Keep up the good work! Cheers!

[@DaKing404]

I love how much love you put into every detail, these years are the best and should be preserved exactly as they are, unfortunately there will never be such beautiful and high-quality cars again. You have helped me with mine so many times, entertained me and made me laugh, thank you for that!

[@friedpickle9828]

Total show car. Amazing job Sreten. Hands down, 10/10. Keep up the great work!

[@emilnilson1975]

I genuinly don't understand how you have the time and patience do all of this on your cars.

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

Jealousy is what i feel towards you, your skill, dedication and everything. i had one like that, and i effed it up. It still hurts years after the fact.

[@M1r092]

I can surely say that no other youtube channel gives me this warm feeling of accomplishment than whenver I see a project of his being finalised. Поносан сам на тебе, брате!