What Makes The BMW E39 So Great?

Hey guys welcome back to the channel and in todays video we will be going over what makes the BMW 5 series or M5 or 540i or even 528i 535i and etc, so great! I love the E39 sedan and wagon and considering they’re cheap rwd euro cars, it makes me even happier! I hope you enjoy and if you do, please be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more!!
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[@epicdoge8863]

The e39 is a beautiful car, I have always dreamed of owning one.

[@lomnoumm7018]

Same

[@markroden]

Same

[@dova238]

Honestly I thinks since the e39 only the f90 has come close to being this beautiful

[@juliancastillo9499]

I’ve been thinking about selling mine

[@JoseRamos-he4zw]

​@@juliancastillo9499what year what model what motor does it have ?

[@Bandit-be7kp]

I bought a e39 few months ago because I actually fell in love by the way it looks. I always wanted a v8 and the prices of v8 cars in Australia are expensive so I opted out on a 540i. Being a vw tech/ mechanic it’s a great learning curve to learn such amazing beast. Bought one really cheap but it puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel

[@JasherBelton-bd4sc]

Im 17 years old and i would absolutely love to have this car. In my opinion the E39 goes harder than 95% of modern bmws today

[@mikeonu1423]

Send it dude it was my first car when i was 16 i still have it today

[@salaktikus4204]

@@mikeonu1423 I wanted m5 e39 from back when i was kid(10-15years old) finnaly got mine before 5 days and im 24 now, best car ever...

[@justarandomguy3969]

have had mine for 7 years now, great car and actually really cheap to maintain too

[@MiraSubieGirl]

I had like 6 5series from age 16-25... legendarily great and affordable. Every single one was a E39. I had 3 528i's, 2 540is and I still own my E39 M5 :) Its stored alongside a Jaguar E Type my Grandpa left me.

[@markroden]

I’m happy you guys like the new editing style. I actually hired an editor for this vid and since the reception has been so good, I’ll most likely keep working w him for future “deep dives”. And yes I know I should try and get the other vids to this quality but it kinda cost a lot and I’m broke as hell man 😂 hopefully if his editing paired w my wonderfully handsome face and soothing voice brings up the views, I can start paying him to edit other vids. But in the meantime, lmk what other deep dives to do bc this one came out great imo. Thanks again guys, and pls don’t hit me a “I ain’t reading allat”

[@Hold_Onz]

Great Job ! look man I dont want to be a dick or something but idk I kinda dont like this style of edtiting , just saying my opinion , if the others like it then stick with it but if not idk , I dont think you really have to pay for an editor , the old style isnt the best but it kinda fits the channel somehow, I reall enjoy your vids even tho the editing isnt the best lets be honest, I said my thing , do what you think is best dont just listen to one opinion

[@notsecure6855]

It's a solid look, for sure. But don't go broke, dude! 83K subs is great, and I bet you'll hit 100K before the end of the year, but pay yourself well. I love this deep dive, and will look into getting an old M5 for fun if I can trust it to be Reliable. But I also love when you talk about your cars and what you're doing with them, and that needs income. GL HF

[@davidjoy7654]

Loved the video. I have an immaculatev1999 528I M sport auto. Drives and looks like new. Paid £1150 in 2015. 198000 miles now and no problems. Best car ever owned. Am 75 Christmas and am sure it will see me out. Great looking car with Angel lights. My son who is car savvy found it for me. I feel lucky every day. Suede interior and all specs work. Fitted LED interior lights and new battery. Nothing else. Son maintains it I pristine condition silver. He has placed top protection polish and it looks showroom. Feel so lucky. Interior as new.

[@danoV1c]

I think the M57D30 (the three liter diesel) deserved a mention among the engines they're really good and run forever if you take care of them

[@nakkimies5029]

Best i6 diesels ever, maybe even better than om606

[@robcarle]

Correct me if am wrong but they never got them in the USA? , in e39's anyway

[@danoV1c]

@@robcarle it's certainly a possibility, but I imagine that not only American folks watch this video

[@thatguy1413]

Hello! Im actually considering buying this Bmw with this particular diesel engine. now i have bmw f31 2.0 diesel 135 kw 2013 year. I mean its nice but i think E39 is more relaible and will make much more miles in the long run than my f31 from year 2013 wouldnt you think? Thanks for your answer 👍

[@nakkimies5029]

@@thatguy1413 better in every way

[@shagbabyyeah]

Been my daily since I turned 19, had a civic before. Nothing beats the e39. I see other cars. The e36,e46 and newer bimmers, however the e39 demands respect on the road. And they’re fairly uncommon to see. Underrated car that’s gonna go up in value.

[@bolbiitp7850]

I hope so.

[@natefoster4989]

The editing is on point 🔥

[@markroden]

Factsss he did great

[@blakenowling]

my 528 has been the most reliable car i’ve owned, 310k. 5mt makes it so fun.

[@peterbartels1874]

I have an update 535 M-Sport E39 (Dec 2000 build) which I purchase about 4 years ago here in Australia for A$7,500, in reasonable nick but needed a bit of work. It would have been nicer if I had been able to get my hands on a 540 but they still pull reasonable money in Oz. The 535 isn’t as quick but I understand you can work the 535 a little more. Main issues I’ve found so far have been 1) Light control Module has created some gremlins with lights (intermittent headlight and reverse light issues and remote locking). 2) Pixel issues with dash and radio (not an easy fix) 3) Some small oil leaks 4) Perished plastics which I have found hard or expensive to source I.E. MSport door sill plates - these are proving to be hugely expensive ($1,600 a set), windscreen Cowell panel (A$200), windscreen Cowell covers ($100). There are also a number of other plastic component I will need to replace moving forward but this is the price you pay for having an older classic vehicle. It’s worth noting most of the interior trim and plastics have held up well for a 24 year old car.😂

[@danielleigh2389]

I now drive a later model 5 series and while I love it, I still find myself thinking about my E39 from years ago. I couldn't explain what it was about that car but I can confidently say it bought be more satisfaction that any later model 5 series I've had. It took a lot of $$ from my pocket when it needed anything but it was such a good car that it's still my number 1 car off all time.

[@5harkbyte460]

I’m 33 and have owned my e39 M since 2019, and driving it never gets old. A beast of a smooth saloon, symphonic speed, beauty… It has it all. I enjoyed watching your video + subbed. Thank you.

[@user-so4vj1gk1j]

Bro I don't know if I want to opt for a e60 540i or a e39 540i, both look legendary I just don't know

[@5harkbyte460]

@@user-so4vj1gk1j I haven't done DD on either of those models, but I have heard that the non-M trims of the E39 still make for very fine and fun cars to drive.

[@demartobey1770]

@@user-so4vj1gk1j I just got an E39 540i with the 6 speed manual. Absolutely wonderful car very connected and mechanical driving experience.

[@marcosdo995]

I have a 1 owner 525tds E39 with only 140k kilometers. Bought new by my grandparents in march 1999. One awesome car in the highway, not that much on road. The main problem is the 5 speed manual transmission, with a shorter range 6 speed would be great. Love the quality of the interior and the quietness.

[@dawebd]

I owned a BMW e39 3.0d 142kw A/T. Black mpacket with shiny orange angel eyes, black interior leather Big display android touch radio. Individual with double glass windows. What a beautiful and great car it was !!! I REGRET SELL THAT CAR TO THIS DAY !!!

[@ianmcwilliam1753]

Great video review of the e39 platform. Truly one of bmw’s greatest sport sedans. I think they’ve aged well. As an owner of 4 old bmws - 3 e39s =2000 M5 in anthracite gray metallic, 1997 540i sport 6sp in Oxford green metallic, 1998 base model 540i automatic in gold , a great all original rust free running car but has rebuilt title so it’s my parts car for the others and my most recent purchase was a garaged 1991 black 850i with the hard to find 6 speed manual. These old bmws (preferably with the manual gearbox) are really fun to drive. The chassis handling and balance always surprises me with how smooth and effortless they feel on winding roads and high speed sweeping turns. there’s still plenty of e39s out there. These are high maintenance cars - so if you dont have deep pockets get yourself a good set of tools and all the parts or diy info you’ll ever need is online.

[@sicelomasuku5554]

I once owned 525 limited sport pack ..m5 body kit ...n I was just 33years old ..what a pleasure to have him

[@CRV3N]

That advert on the salt plains sold this car for me bro . . I was 12 at the time I saw it and it was like a little coming of age moment.

[@bluerineimb1148]

The E39 is a true living legend I have 3 and in 2019 I found a 528i retired doctors car with only 69000 miles and I have it still today I have other cars but I love the 39 I cauld just like you talk all night about it

[@SHWELL11]

I am admittedly a BMW fanboy, and more of one when it comes to the E39 M5. This video does a fantastic job of representing how Juvenile ME would express my appreciation of the E39. Ive owned 3 E39 5 series, buut sadly never found the M5 that felt like it was worth the asking price.. I do currently own 3 5 series cars; a 2002 E39 540i 6MT, a 2010 E60 535i FBO (Est 400whp), and a 2016 FBO 535i (Et 400whp)... I might be the very definition of wut a fanboy is! FANTASTIC VOICEOVER @Mark Roden...

[@siterata]

always a great day when Mr. Roden uploads :]

[@markroden]

Tysm bro

[@prinzeugen1220]

Did you say the E39 has handling issues ? You gotta be kidding, handling is this car's best attributes, the M5 when it came out was putting to shame sports cars on the skidpad and on race tracks. The weight and wheelbase have nothing to do with it not entering any races, since BMW races the M6 Gt3, which is heavier and has a longer wheelbase than an E39 M5. They race Bentley Continentals that we know are very heavy. I can't think of reason on why it wasn't entered, but then again, I do not know the regulations of the day, in which class an M5 could've fit in order to race. There have been a few hot cars in history that could not race because there was no class for them to fit in.

[@dani-eh3tf]

bought a 530i on july 31st. loving it

[@kukikano79]

Nice video bud. I am the lucky ovner of a near mint E39 M5, and i totally agree on it being one of the best (if not THE best) sedan ever. Even today, it feels fresh, tight and fast. Yet still analog and mechanically well connected to the driver.

[@AstralStef]

Bought a e39 540i a week and a half ago I’m so ready to have it back from the shop!

[@markroden]

Let’s goooo

[@Bandit-be7kp]

Such a beautiful car

[@k0edby22]

Just bought one too. ‘98 540i /6spd 180k kms in Oxford Green.

[@BubbaDice]

I just got a 530i m sport around a month ago and I love it

[@RonnyC555]

Drove an e39 540i Touring with manual(!!)) getrag6 transmission for a couple of years... best car I ever owned. Had to let it go when I got divorced ;) Fun fact: every e39 with 4.4 v8 actually made over 300hp on the dynamometer, had something to do with marketing (hp difference between the 840i and 850i)

[@cybermili23]

The E39 has also superior build quality which lasts very long and is very harmfull in servicing and repairing. Good engines, stable tech around this car, and last but not least his way how this car rises high speeds is legendary. That all are reasons why the E39 is so great and loved. Me too! 😊

[@Eazykilldavis]

My first bmw was a 98 or 99 e39 528i with a m3 rear end. It accelerated as fast as my 400whp 335i

[@alfonsakerlund7347]

M57 came in this bmw aswell should be mentioned imo since it's like top 3 diesels ever made

[@kllrt]

Sadly you didn't mention diesels, 530d is amazing car. It pulls nicely, has bulletproof engine and also doesn't consume much diesel.

[@liamholcroft7212]

not to mention m57 tuning reliability

[@wernerdanler2742]

I had a 530i several years ago. Out of all the cars I've had it was my favorite.

[@MiraSubieGirl]

My E39 M5 has over 200k kms, makes 440hp at the rears without forced induction. ANDDDD.... its on the original and stock timing chain. XD Truly, truly reliable. Electronics and interior buttons are fragile... but not the worst ive seen. And hoses in them wear out fast/split often. Vac lines included. Otherwise honestly very reliable.

[@M62tu4.4i]

I was hoping it wasn’t gonna suk, and it didn’t. Good video man I enjoyed it a lot. 👍🏼

[@dineshpersaud1075]

I love my 540i, gonna manual swap it soon 🤞🏽😤

[@jeremyhawkins8178]

Amazing editing man, love the new style. My subscriber vote for a 'what makes it great' would be the r129 SL500 Mercedes.

[@cmkm54]

Ive had my 540i on scales before for corner balancing, 3657 without driver and 3/4 tank of fuel.

[@tottogrin]

I haven't watched you for about half a year now. You have improved much in editing and more, but 1 thing I would recommend you to improve is your Audio quality and volume, the music is more in the foreground and your voice is more in the backround, otherwise fantastic

[@MCGamer-tj9nr]

The editing tho 👌🔥🔥🔥

[@markroden]

It’s fire right??

[@Smifie]

About the 540i thing. The e34 already had a V8 with 286PS in 1992. So that doesnt make it special. The V8 was very reliable. The M5 truly is a good car

[@keysalt4302]

Bro… this editing is insane!

[@markroden]

Facts I hired an editor he’s great

[@user-cm6tj2he4b]

I've owned a 540 with stickshift. Best car I ever had.

[@MrGulyo]

I have e39 540i touring manual 6, already 10 years. Love it and probably never sell it! Give it to my some of my sons ❤

[@mignik01]

I clicked on this video to see my favourite car ever. Then saw people putting hydraulic drop kits on it and I'm done. How people find those good looking I'll never comprehend.

[@eternallyminded7]

Was looking for this comment! All that "stance" and crazy camber shit looks freakin heinous!😖 Especially on one of the most beautiful automobiles ever made!😅

[@Deiios]

I just bought a 2003 e39 525i msport with 115k miles runs smooth . Going to enjoy building it .

[@user-qz2bj2nh5j]

I will concede that as a generation E39, E38, E46, E37 & E53 were the last of the best from BMW. Styling, engines, performance, handling and still fairly analog...

[@bradykay9322]

It's all in the maintenance.. I'm replacing the original timing chain guides @246xxx miles. I'm not going to lie. I was kinda mindblown to see it

[@hlgplayer]

Hey man, the good bad ugly on the FD rx7 been done? Would love to see your opinion on my car haha

[@jrodz808]

Great overview

[@KSA21Geladettor]

Awesome video ! Thank you so much.. greetings from 🇸🇦

[@jerstev1]

could you review the bmw 3 series 325ci m sport 1998-2005 model plss

[@mrrocks3830]

The editing is great YOU NEED TO DO A DEEP DIVE ON THE RX7FD

[@markroden]

I knowww and ty bro

[@AnotherMotorist]

Got my e39 m5 for round 12k last year. Exterior little rough but no oxidization. Interior looking excellent still. 225k miles. The S62 has been documented to go beyond 400k miles with ease. The gas prices and consumption is a small price to pay for everything else you gain.

[@mcspooney]

last reliable bmw ever made..... and best looking imo. they handle beautifully for such a big car.

[@nicklucashomes]

I just bought my 3rd one. Best car I've owned or driven. Wolf in sheep's clothes for sure.

[@AndrewTate-nf2id]

what engine?

[@matouskolator40]

I got the 520i... It's great actually, most reliable car I ever had.

[@Bamsebrakar2011]

I had an E39 520i back in 1998, and although it was comfortable it certainly was not very fast despite a proven top speed of 220 km/h

[@acedondotta9649]

I own a 1997 e39 540i, one of the funnest cars I have ever driven, I have it on coil overs and with a custom cat back exhaust, one of the best bmws ever made in my opinion. Would take another one of these over a newer gen m5 and day

[@NYyankeeboi]

Yes, your spot on right. I have a late model M5 and it does not even compare to the e39 I used to own.

[@s.godbur3589]

I had the same. 540i Fan rusted and ripped through the alu bonnet. Living in Christchurch rotting away . 😢

[@4syth]

I've had my E39 for about 8 years, I love it, best car I've owned, the one thing that I don't like is that only the M5 came with an LSD.

[@liljuggflash1613]

Where do you find the cars under 10k for your other videos

[@DandyWaves]

7:43 The word you are looking for is innovative

[@propergarage4249]

Oh yeah ! I had 4 M5 e39 and still have 1 and it’s a beautiful machine

[@martinnaylor]

Ive owned my E39 525i Sport almost 16 years now,still absolutely love the thing even with all its rusty niggles.

[@liamblackledge1333]

Forgot about the best non m variant, the 530i

[@GU_WOP_O]

Love my 5 speed 530i. Girlfriend says I'll never let that car die and she's not wrong

[@joaomagalhaesmiami6599]

Amazing video. Thank you

[@doncorleon9]

Getting my e53 3.0d in 2 weeks then hopefully a 525i e39 next year. My dream will be complete.

[@stlrocketman2625]

Fire vid man 👌🤩

[@markroden]

Ty bro

[@johndee408]

So glad I grabbed a 2003 E38 530i msport best investment I’ve ever made

[@peterkihanya8160]

BMW for life

[@doorsmith641]

Wicked video💣

[@igorkarmelita1224]

As a 530i owner for 3 years, and over 300k km i did NOTHING past 3 years than oil changes. Just buy it and enjoy. The fact is its bit understeery and soft stock.

[@lukacalic1003]

I m petrol-head but i want a straight line diesel 3.0 automatic with everything check in interior and exterior. The perfect car for the long distance

[@blue_diamonds6329]

I love the E60 ❤

[@patrickcastaings1738]

Good video bro 😎

[@NelraeMedia]

I like the new editing

[@markroden]

Same an editor did it

[@Talkaboutit1]

im thinking about getting a e39 523i with m kit and getting rid of my e90 n47

[@osbaldoesquivel3645]

❤ My E39 💪

[@mohammadhossein1963]

Great content

[@ashbanaziz]

New editing style looks great and I love the E39 but maybe update your mic?

[@DjNikGnashers]

E39 peak BMW for styling, quality, and 'want'.

[@slowaccord]

dope car would love to have one but i can say from experience a honda accord can chop one on a twisty road

[@joneshgw6378]

You forgot to mention the canonball run in the e39 M5.

[@lomnoumm7018]

Omg u made this vid is so high quality, why dont u make a new vid every OTHER day but higher quality

[@markroden]

Not me haha, I hired an editor I don’t have the skills for this sadly

[@RicardsK]

Im about to buy bmw , but what bmw shoud i buy , E38 or E39 , i had E46 , its good but i like classic shape car.

[@lilhaystack6759]

I have a e39 touring. 2002 bmw 525i in titansilver metallic. If you are looking for something reliable, look into the e39. I beat on mine and put it through all this abuse at 217k miles and it still gets 25 mpg on the freeway. Trust me

[@JP-cu9zb]

best bmw ever

[@volnick1986]

Do a similar video about the E38. Its a car worth doing.

[@rkmbnt]

You forgot that E39 was one of the first cars to come with BMW's then all-new magnificent M57 common rail diesel.

[@mattvoce1091]

I have the 535i v8 common in Australia

[@arahyabayat1288]

IAM not trying to offend anyone but in my experience people can't drive the e39 because it's an older car without driving aids like esp Driving a car with 400 HP without esp is a real handful The e39 had very good handling in fact it was so good that many of the modern cars are copying it's integral link rear suspension

[@_____s___]

yes.

[@markroden]

Yes

[@data8816]

Indeed buddy..

[@javzee2315]

Great job Great car One day!!

[@stevenotto2581]

Does the e39 M5 handle poorly??? Not I'm my opinion. There's no easier care to predictably drift around a roundabout or any of the 90 degree turns on the way to my house. Simply the greatest car ever made!!!!

[@lomnoumm7018]

Z3 of m4csl next pls??

[@markroden]

Betttt

[@classiccarssp]

Best sport sedan ever!

[@altblechasyl_cs2093]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidlee6117]

Very special car!

[@henlie5167]

ive been privileged enough to have owned 2 of these dream machines, and i can hands down say that it does everything extremely well, no its not as fast as the e46 around a corner but it will destroy the m3 at every straight and its still as stable as the m3 in the corners, just not as fast. still though its still managing under 8 min around the nurburgring and its a fricking family saloon... do you really need that extra handling the m3 gives you? i can say with hands on experience from both the m3 and m5 that no. i would 100% choose the M5 every day of the week

[@BigCarKilla]

Totally missed the gem in the lineup - the 3.0 6cyl 530i…

[@Santi_Mancini]

Better than an e60 m5?

[@bostonaudi]

E39’s are excellent cars. Long time owner of M5’s I can say first hand they are perfect in original form, all you need is a pair of rear cans to better hear the engine. Sort of painful to watch the dropped and poked cars in this video bouncing along, you know the fenders are being damaged too. M5’s are not track cars, they are great GT cruisers. And recall it held the Cannonball run title for a while.