Why the E39 M5 is the best BMW ever. Review!

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[@NamelessGriff]

Hi

[@toc.mp3]

Hahaha yeah

[@Aoocci791]

Sell out

[@clarkkent6054]

does it have ABS?

[@AliHaider-im9xt]

Don't be get mad but your channel logo doesn't look professional. Do something special with your logo.

[@Thisismyhandle218]

E39 gave a whole new meaning to “fast saloon” when it came out - absolute legend and still my favourite 👌🏻👍🏻

[@Thisismyhandle218]

@zetorih that’s an AMG…

[@Mvrk_63]

Super Saloon

[@imortaliz]

the lotus omega/carlton is the one that has that crown, came out 8 years earlier and had almost the same power. It also had the record for fastest saloon :) But i would have the e39 over the omega anyday. e39 m5 for sure is my favorite car

[@Nickoboss29]

You forgot the Thema 8.32 with Ferrari Mondial and 308 derived V8, Vauxhall/ Opel Omega Lotus, Audi RS2 sedan, the previous M5 generations, Alfa 164 V6 the 500E... etc...

[@Thisismyhandle218]

I see your point however I said “new” meaning which implies there were previous cars that gave meaning. For me at least, the E39 put fast saloons on the map for a different generation, which has stood the test of time as people still want and talk about it.

[@terptv710]

This isn't just a great BMW this is one of the best cars of all time

[@sharepremium8614]

Stop the exaggeration

[@efirehawk]

@@sharepremium8614 He's not exaggerating. I have one. I've driven all sorts of cars, including Ferrari's as part of my job. The M5 E39 really is up there with the very best of the best.

[@marieaudreyduchamp8839]

Not with these horrible wheels

[@terptv710]

@@sharepremium8614 No exaggeration, I've got over 20 years experience as a vehicle technician. I've driven more cars than you've had cooked dinners...........

[@rlsedition]

@@marieaudreyduchamp8839 Oh, come on now.

[@sdoubleu210]

Man BMW design from this era was so clean, simple, and gorgeous.

[@mikerichardson8006]

I had a 2001 E38 Sporty Shorty 740i that was simply a joy to drive. A big car, yet so nimble and poised with nearly anything you threw at it. I can only imagine how much 'more' the E39 was to drive hard.

[@jernej.skoflek]

i owned 2001 e39 525i , i miss it so much, it was awesome! classy, elegant and sporty! one of the best bmw and cars in general.

[@pegcity4eva]

I had a 530i 5 speed it was awesome

[@jammasterquo]

My mates dad had one, one of my first tastes of something insanely fast from the passenger seat. One of the best looking 5 series generations in my opinion too

[@Leon-yl8ge]

One of the best looking sedans ever. Back when BMW styling took a "Less is More" approach. These days the cars are grossly over styled, and just plain ugly.

[@lohithreddy6629]

Mid 2000s is peak BMW design

[@jorgebarrera9313]

Don’t be so nostalgic, nowadays cars are just as beautiful.

[@damarekonayaro5781]

@@jorgebarrera9313Agreed, the earlier M5 versions looked much better. That looks quite bland and dated.

[@questionyourself718]

@@jorgebarrera9313 u cant say that about the current M3 or M4. You just cant.

[@TheNondiscriminatory]

@@jorgebarrera9313 the new M3/m4. The Honda civic type R. The Hyundai Sonata. The i3. And countless other new vehicles... God. God are they ugly. Styling has definitely gone down overall compared to the old days, for sure. There are standouts, like the Kia Telluride and Carnival, the 2022 Toyota GR86, the Rivian pickup.

[@t1328]

I drove a colleague’s M5 at the time, and remember thinking it was the best balance between a daily driver and a sports car I had ever been on. You could be driving it casually with the wife and kids in the back and no one would know its even sporty, and then drop them off and go for a drive, start revving, and that thing just becomes a hooligan. Amazing car to drive. I’ve always felt it, and the E39 540i were the pinnacle of the 5 series.

[@MsFishfish1]

Hooligan 👍🤣

[@moustafael-moghazi109]

Well said

[@eksebro]

I agree 100% with the balance of being a daily driver & sports car 👍

[@1anre]

Wish the M5 came with rack and pinion. Doubt there’d conversion kits from recirculating ball steering to rack and pinion by now. If it came stock with rack & pinion steering the E39M5 would’ve been the best handling BMW ///M5 they ever made.

[@xzing7]

@Quirin M. Do you have a channel.

[@jyotsnabajpai2706]

Yes this is one of those BMWs which still stand on that tagline which every one loves "THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE"

[@Dan23_7]

Back when they were drivers cars I’ve had an e28 and 2 e30’s Loved them

[@Leandre22_02]

Yeah specially the e90’s back when anything was possible v8 supercharger

[@pindadopje0162]

@@Dan23_7 nice I’ve got a 328CI e46 and the engine still drives amazing after 300k km on mileage

[@Dan23_7]

@@pindadopje0162 Nice… The e46 not far off classic imo, especially the M3 and the 330 clubsport

[@pindadopje0162]

@@Dan23_7 mine is from 99 had to reinforce my subframe and a few standard maintenance stuff but so reliable beside that

[@pdcichosz]

The chromed outline of the kidneys was a standard in ALL E39s. The M5 special was chromed vertical bits. Sideskirts look standard Mpack, same for the steering wheel. The seats are different though. And the internal mirror. The 'plasticky' aluminum is not a plastic, but actual metal - I have one with this trim.

[@rtg0616]

I used to have a Z8. Hearing that engine with the roof down was incredible. Lovely car the M5.

[@fratsimsek2600]

Timeless design. Those were the days when BMW design was flawless. Best looking M5 of all time. Subject is closed to argument.

[@tutamiah6697]

F10 M5

[@DM-rc4yu]

@@tutamiah6697 No

[@bumpyroad3251]

Yeah, later came Chris Bangle and fucked things up - BMW design never recovered from this.

[@001barca]

For many its one of the best looking sedans of all time. E39 M5 and E38 7 series for me are the best looking BMWs ever.

[@Ardonn]

You can't say anything is this or that when it comes to design and visuals since it's only an opinion and an opinion is not fact. Rather childish ;)

[@POZIMIND7]

I still love the look of this car ..

[@maksimstamatov]

The original LCI E39 was the first model integrated with the iconic BMW "Angel Eyes" rings on the headlights. They were unofficially called Angel Eyes because they look like an angel's halo, from what I know at least. Great car overall!

[@martynasskan]

ya have no idea why he called them corona...its angel eyes

[@DroneSupremacy]

Haha Maxi, small world 😆👊🏼

[@aussie2uGA]

I had one of the first e39 M5’s in the US (nov 99 delivery). It didn’t have the angle eyes, they came next year, it didn’t have the 16:9 navigation (had 4:3), and the “LeMans Blue” paint wasn’t ready (according to dealer) so they made the first few in Avus Blue.

[@QuizzyV]

@@martynasskan BMW called them corona rings.

[@esapaajanen8786]

E39 was never called LCI!

[@mlp-hot-rod5824]

The E39 remains one of the finest cars ever built. This M5 remains my fave. Shame they never made an estate version.

[@patriziodinicola9362]

@A B Which one? Name please?

[@nabahmadi5012]

@A B it was for certain bmw bosses/executives only. If I remember correctly..

[@ottson]

Check out the channel "speed academy". They built an E39 M5 wagon

[@MrGulyo]

I have e39 540i touring manual 6 ❤ i know thats not m5, but still amazing ❤

[@calvinchann1996]

My second company car was an E39 525d. With the Bangle 5 series coming in, mine was one of the last E39’s in the dealership so had loads of options including the TV which worked. Picture would switch off when the car was moving as a safety measure. I think there was even a CD player behind the TV. I loved that car. Handled wonderfully.

[@p.zamora6576]

Working at my local BMW at the time when the e39 m5 and e46 m3 were out was the main reasons why I fell in love with the brand. The Z8 with this motor was one of the best cars I ever driven and my first real taste of what a performance/luxury car should look and drive like.

[@supernpstr]

The original alloys were a classic. These bbs ones are cool but not like the originals

[@h.4rry491]

100% correct, cars like this should not be altered in any way at all. They where perfection when they left the showroom and should remain like that...

[@Turborider]

I have to say though this is a really clean build and the BBS wheels definitely work on that car. But I guess I would still go for an original unmodified E39 M5

[@Pitti_Piotr]

Come on at least it looks different than 99% of them

[@Zaildarabeer1857]

Nostalgia man.

[@cwx8]

The problem is the centre bore at 74.1mm. No wheels fit it.

[@PCBetter]

Back in 2001 we called those headlights “angel eyes”. There was a mod to be able to add them to E46’s. Good ol days. Best M’s came from that gen. Definitely buy one. Keepers fo sho

[@erwalkerca]

Yeah, never heard them called "corona" lights before.

[@elpresidente1000]

​@@erwalkerca Yeah but that is the official name. The term angel eyes was created by aftermarket companies.

[@erwalkerca]

@Koze 394 hp, 368 lb-ft, and a 0-60 of 4.8 is fun in a four door sedan and seems a good reason to me. An '03 530i is not exactly the equivalent of an e39 M5.

[@erwalkerca]

@Koze Only if you had to replace it.

[@billolsen4360]

Great car. If you wanna buy a 22 year old M5, just make sure you have deep pockets and lots of patience. You'll be embarking on a true adventure hunting for parts. On the plus side, you'll be helping to preserve automotive history AND putting your mechanic's daughter through Harvard Medical School!

[@bigc6723]

Big Cousin - Artist/Car Enthusiast. The E39 is automotive history. By design and performance and it’s beautiful simplicity is forever etched in our minds. Nothing will ever be like it. I have a Carbon Black E39 M5 all original best weekend car ever, I love this video. I feel this car needs a documentary. Something that’ll give it Justice. People will say F10 is better but nah, not really memorable. I don’t think it’ll be desirable age wise as much as the g80 when time passes. Thanks again Matt!

[@mike_oe]

I owned a M-sport E39 for many years, every time I tested the newer ones, I was disappointed. BMW never managed to get the same mixture of comfort and responsiveness in the 5 series. The 6 cylinder rack and pinion steering was indeed better than the 8 cylinder circulating balls. If I had more time and money, I’d transplant a new B58 engine into a LCI E39.

[@collybeans586]

Boooo

[@AlphaLlama]

I recently bought myself an E39 and I’m absolutely in love! Now it’s only a 523i but it still has an toque-y I6 engine and it moves! Especially for only a 170hp. There’s also no rust (maybe a few bubbles here and there) and i got it for only 2.5k€. The car is not leaving anytime soon 😄

[@fisken6680]

I got a manual e39 530i for 2.5€ and its an absolute beatiful car👍 Is your e39 a touring or sedan

[@AlphaLlama]

@@fisken6680 they really are, aren’t they? I love mine still! It is a sedan, it’s calypso red which is a pretty rare colour these days. Well, at least i haven’t seem another calypso red e39 on the road this far

[@soundseeker63]

And they will be worth quite a bit more than that in a few years time! Any E39 is a sound investment. I have a glacier green 528i SE and it is just a great car in every way. Great build quality, pretty much everything on it still works even after 23 years and when something does go wrong 9 times out of 10 you can fix it at home. Apart from being ugly as sin, modern BMWs are just not built to last like that anymore. These cars are probably the last BMWs that actually lived up to the repuation for "German build quality". No wonder they are already considered classics.

[@giusepperescigno1657]

I have the same car and I am so happy. I paid it as a used Vauxhall Corsa bu the pleasure of driving it is immense. My daily car is a e92 330i M sport with 274 HP but where I am supposed to use this power?

[@carlosroldan8864]

Back in 2001, my father used to have a 540i 6 speed. I was fooling around with that car and then another 5 series (unusual thing over here) pulls up to me and we went for it. The second I heard the other V8 I knew it was something else. I was able to see the the little M badge at the rear and the 4 exhaust pipes, and then it kept getting smaller and smaller. Absolute beast of a car. And, at least to me, it is the best looking 5 series ever made. Hope I can get my hands on one of those some day

[@markeagland4969]

What a great looking car and a nice review. I had the opportunity to buy one of these several years ago for £11k, now I am kicking myself. However, I have just bought a low mileage e39 540i, so I have 75% of the experience with a 4.4 V8.

[@ashterfadgadget817]

I’ve recently bought an E39 M5 and it’s awesome. Future classic, without any doubt.

[@adams7405]

Worked repairing these at a BMW bodyshop around 2000 onwards and the crash protection is actually very good,even the early ones had 6 airbags and it was built very well.No deaths and few injuries as I recall.

[@g9icy]

This is my favourite looking BMW ever. I nearly bought one for 10k 5 years ago and I’ve kicked myself for not doing it ever since. Buy one Matt, so I can live vicariously through you.

[@AustinDashes]

Sometimes you just gotta go for it! I was always scared to buy a bmw because of the repairs and maintenance. Found a cheap '07 760li with the v12 and 97k miles for $5k and said yep, that'll be my first beamer

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Trouble is, my mate DID and despite being a BMW aficionado and being a member of the clubs and having really good all round car knowledge it cost him £12k ($16k) in the first year. Around £7k since then. So .. swings and roundabouts, I was offered a 72k Silver E46 M3 Coupe (04) last January for 10,500. I needed a week to get some of that and his partner decided to give it to an auction house where it went for 15. (16,5 after fees) 😭 But I know for a fact it needed work. There are alot of people that just don't factor the extra 20,30, 50% of the cost that will impact them down the road and I think that's partly why prices are going through the roof.

[@g9icy]

@@realMaverickBuckley Yeah, it only makes sense if you can fix it yourself. Parts are still expensive though.

[@xcofcd]

@@realMaverickBuckley It doesn't matter that much if you spent some money on it. You actually should spent money and keep it in top shape. There comes a point where you can't even find cars in great condition anymore and then they really go up in value. Look at the E36 for example. Or I remember when you could get a E30 M3 for 10k. It's actually a great investment. There's not much at the moment where you can get returns like this with low risk plus you have fun with the car...

[@alexg1778]

Yeah, when I passed my test 10 years ago and was looking at fast cars (that I had no business looking at as you do at that age lol) M5s were far cheaper. I could afford that price now, but I'm stuck in the same boat in that they've skyrocketed in value so I still can't afford one. 😂

[@sideswipebl]

Real G's remember when the title was "this is the BMW M car ever"

[@Hadi_765lt]

😂😂😂😂

[@bernieboy]

Haha thought I just imagined it for a second

[@toc.mp3]

Hahaah yes I was confused as f

[@dns9155]

I read the title over and over again xd

[@moldytexas]

Ngl I immediately clicked, was like "bruh what?" 😂

[@andiparker3733]

I used to have one of these.. R reg and silver.. so many technical problems all the time it drove me nuts! However, when it "behaved itself" it was a beautiful drive and was a pleasure to own

[@imfraeglasgow]

My dad bought an Imola red 2003 when in was in high school back in 2005. Used to sneak it out after I got my license from time to time and I truly love this car. So much so that I finally bought one myself last year 2002 Le Mans blue with the LMB individual interior. Amazing vehicle, easily the greatest sedan of all time.

[@RSTurbo50]

Beautiful car. I had a number of E39 535i's and 540i's but never made it to the M5......by fat the nicest 5 Series ever built. This is the era of when BMW was at its best...

[@AutoAbsolute]

Gorgeous car, my first car was an E36 - such a well made car, I got one of the last off the line with a special aspen green finish and grey interior. Built like a tank. Good times.

[@adams7405]

The early ones were not,I spent ages repairing them.E36 seemed built to a price,especially the interior. E46 was better but not the quality of the E39.How many E36 do you see now,there are plenty of E39 cars out there.....

[@bartekd9885]

I'd add couple of things to that "bear in mind" list, but they are more E39 as a whole. First is rust - look very closely under rubber seals on each of four doors, they are designed in a way that water just sits between door seal and interior seal. Headlights seem to also fog up sometimes - that's actually a sign that someone tried to repair it and didn't seal them properly with new glue (mostly post-facelift thing). Also take a good look at heated windshield fluid nozzles - there were some instances when some small burning may start from them. All electrics sometimes seems to get wonky, but biggest thing are those screens which tend to loose pixels and you just can't read anything from on board computer in gage cluster. And actually that "handbrake turn" couldn't probably be done, because it's the biggest thing BMW cocked up, and it jams not engaged each month really - thing is metal cord is placed in metal housing and it just jams with all the dirt and oter stuff, so best is to not count on using handbrake. But overall it's actually one of the best vehicles ever made I think, and it actually goes not only for M5 but E39 as a whole generation, but I may be not really objective.

[@Revheadrev]

My all time favourite M5 - I’ve been toying with the idea of buying one for years but sadly, can’t afford to have another car, I wouldn’t have this as a daily. Beautiful car - really interesting upgrades as well. Thanks Matt and Evolve

[@WarningSign1000]

@jamespink4202 I dailied a 540i, and that was going from petrol station to petrol station, let alone an M5. Great car though but terrible on MPG.

[@WarningSign1000]

@jamespink4202 Mine did 23 MPG with a manual box.

[@AdoteAzhar]

That Imran guy really loves his car, easy to understand why though XD

[@Saif0412]

This is the Ultimate M5 and the build quality on the E39 series was on a different level, they don't make them like that anymore.

[@joshbacon8241]

Why was there no Touring version of the E39 M5 like there was for the E34 M5 before it? From what I’ve heard previously, this may have been due to financial considerations?

[@DominikHoga]

@@joshbacon8241 there was no touring version for e34 M5. But there was for e61

[@joshbacon8241]

@@DominikHoga Actually, there _was_ a Touring version of the E34 M5, but not the E39 M5 that came after.

[@kitchentrout5867]

Build quality??? This car will bankrupt you.

[@arayalynn03]

@@kitchentrout5867 If a e39 will bankrupt you then you have serious financial issues and should probably reevaluate your life choices.

[@jacoprinsloo199]

The E39 is still the best BMW ever built! I had the 540i back in the day; what a car that was! Still miss it to this day. 😞

[@egm1843]

My uncle had an E39 525d back in the day. I was just a kid and yet I knew that car was special. I remember not being able to take my head off the headrest when he pulled from 2nd. The torque in that thing was otherworldly. I can't imagine what this M5 feels like. Probably like one of the best cars ever. Not just as a saloon, but overall.

[@KiwamiJoryu]

My dad had one, the best car he ever owned

[@dwftube]

It looks so solid. So unfussy. So sorted. Modern BMW designers should look and learn.

[@nomad5299]

This remains my absolute favourite super saloon to this day. I'll definitely buy one when I can

[@andreiarama8745]

I have to agree with Mat, this car looks AN ABSOLUTE DREAM except for the wood inside!!! Love it !

[@RB_750GS]

Can’t understand the obsession with wood inside a car, definitely not for me!

[@ItsDaniPlays]

Mat, I found your channel last year in August and i've been addicted to carwow ever since. As someone who's been a car lover ever since i was a little kid, I never once knew there was such an awesome channel like Carwow, out there. And the fact that you have your own channel (btw how the hell you have so much time to manage both this channel and Carwow is beyond me) is a huge bonus for your viewers as well. Keep it up!

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

He does a video here like once a month so it's not much

[@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey]

And he doesn't own the carwow channel. He's just the presenter.

[@ItsDaniPlays]

@@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey And? Where did i say that he owns carwow? I just said i've been watching Carwow since last August, and you think i don't know he works for Carwow??

[@ConnorHammond]

You should check out Throttle House and Jason Camissa with Hagerty. Both very entertaining.

[@pistonslapuk]

E39 5 series is still to this day the best car I ever owned. So refined and the right was superb

[@001barca]

One of the prettiest Sedans ever made and what a gorgeous colour to have it in. Perfect engine mod too, not too much not too less. Imran is a lucky bugger.

[@Ziggyziggy1]

I drove one of those about 18 years ago, Best car I've ever driven, Amazing sports and comfort combination!

[@rlsedition]

That's the nicest E39 M5 I've ever seen. Just the right modifications.

[@n8n8n8n]

The most beautiful M5 ever made. I really love the V10 in e60, but e39 has this THING, looks very elegant, minimalistic. Pure beauty.

[@alstound]

I love the E39. It still looks great to this day and is of Goldilocks size (not too big or small, just right). It’s a lot of fun to drive, even in 528i automatic trim that lost a lot of performance due to age and lack of maintenance. The M5 will be a dream to own, but sadly is too scarce in Australia and will fetch stratospheric prices if I can even find one.

[@73lube]

The first time I saw the commercial for this car, it was that mini film by Guy Ritchie starring Madonna and Clive Owen. I was absolutely enamored by it and that film still gives me goose bumps to this day. If you haven't seen it, give it a search, it's worth it. 😉

[@UNITGJ]

Drove one recently on a detailing job. Feel in love. Sounds amazing

[@jorisbohnson649]

The E39 is to the M5 what the E46 is to the M3. It just had it all for a late 90s early 2000s bmw. Looks, performance, rear wheel drive and one hell of an engine note.

[@peterthehansmann]

So it looks like u have no idea about bmws 🕺🏻

[@jorisbohnson649]

@@peterthehansmann if you insist, just an opinion mate. Everyone to their own.

[@peterthehansmann]

@@jorisbohnson649 yea because what u Worte is basically any m car or despite a few cars any bmw there is. Most of them have the looks Performance rear wheel drive and a nice Stundung engine note. And I would say that an E39 is more like a E36. E60 looks more like a e46 than a e39 does

[@jorisbohnson649]

@@peterthehansmann I think you've misunderstood what I said, I'm not saying it looks alike, I'm saying it's the best one out of the M5 line up. Had it all and did it all well. Not saying it looks the most like the E46 M3

[@peterthehansmann]

@@jorisbohnson649 i dunno about that I don’t think the e46 was the best m3 but that’s ok 🕺🏻

[@DaveEbmw]

Great review as slways matt. I had my e39 m5 supercharged by evolve nearly 2 years ago and have driven it to within an inch of its life. Cannot fault their work and highly recommend their upgrade. Along with a few extras to keep it on the road with the added power 👌🏻

[@malcolmSC]

It's the most badass M car ever. Comfortable, fast, manual, drifts and seats 5 safely. Period.

[@georgetown8986]

Arguably the best looking 5 Series on the market. The E28 was sharp as well. These M cars will definitely keep you working hard.

[@ChrissOHV]

Corona lights? Hmm.. In Germany we have been calling those things Angel eyes, ever since BMW came up with that style 😉

[@IfInDoubt..]

That E39 was supplied new by Lloyd BMW Carlisle, the site now home to Lloyd Mini. Dealer sticker for Bateman BMW which is around 40 miles south in Grange-over-Sands, now also a Lloyd franchise. Braithwaites Penrith plates too! Very local car to me, they have a stunning small collection at their garage.

[@marksanders2784]

I personally would liked to have seen (and heard) a standard variant not on modded to the max, but still, what a machine.

[@marvinsamuels1237]

My favourite iteration of the 5 series. For me this had the best balance in its styling and the M version isn’t even my favourite. I liked the 523iSE and it’s subtle, classy finish and just enough performance for everyday use.

[@dellar.russell9933]

Well I have E34 BMW 525i 93 still love it❤. Hoping Peter doesn't retire that is the guy that works on it.

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Our daughter inherited her mother's 1998 AC Schnitzer 540i. We shifted countries and gave it to her. We had two E39's. 1999 523. The Schnitzer was an incredible car to drive in New Zealand roads.

[@ChristianBriese]

Great car! I know for sure, because I own a 2002 530iA Exclusive Edition sedan myself and I love to drive it! The materials inside are so rigid and do have a quality you can feel. Comfort seats and double glass come on top of that. I recently let the whole car ceramic coated and will not even think about selling it :)

[@WyaTx2]

Whenever Mat is near the trunk of the M5 look at the paint and look at him talking through the car 😂

[@neonyan9102]

Kinda remembers me of thanos

[@tommyfennell8670]

Dat chin 😆

[@samcourt6228]

I love the E39 M5. Imola red is a stunning colour. The E46 M3 and E39 M5 were both such well proportioned cars that I still love today but given the prices these days, I’ve very much missed that boat. Imran has a lovely collection of old M cars; this is Z3M, his CSL etc.

[@markcarter3552]

I love my E39. 25 yrs old , and still showroom cond.

[@Coa_Kralj_Coa_The_King]

This car looks better inside than any new car!

[@AndrewTSq]

Uh, BMW:s Getrag manual shifters have always felt wonderful to me :) (and the BMWs you need is the BMW M3 E30, BMW M5 E39 and BMW M3 E46)

[@Tom-q6h2c]

This was the first M5 my dad ever had and the first car I had ever been in (1999). He's had every M5 since. Me and my dad are getting an e39 when we find one in the right spec im looking for one with blue or red/burgundy paintwork with black and white, tan or brown leather he's looking for one with oxford green metallic and brown leather as this was the spec he chose in 1998.

[@jetyn8]

Your Dad has very good taste,

[@LayLoow]

My brother had one aswell whataa car The best M5 created

[@MD-sl3he]

Without a doubt my favourite BMW of all time and the only one I would own. I do love a stealth car as well and this is M5 is spot on, exactly how I've done my cars over the years. Low mileage too. Simply gorgeous ❤️ Less is more, in this case much much more. The new BMW grilles are way too big and this has nice small chrome ones. A manual gearbox in a world full of exhaust fart, pops and bangs auto's.

[@ottson]

The front is absolutely gorgeous with the headlights, grills, bumper and my personal favorite; the aerodynamic mirrors.. Even the interior rear view mirror is gorgeous

[@supertedm5]

I ran a 2001 one for 4 years done the ring, spa and mondello twice had it at 170mph. Dragged M3’s Took the family on holiday in it. Without a doubt the best m car ever made. I modded mine with an AA intake, carbon brake pads, ss lines, rear arb kit, genuine CSL steering wheel and genuine e60 545 shifter kit with Clubsport weighted knob. The car was close to perfect

[@MrGreen_]

Even as a standard car ,it was a brilliant vehicle

[@MonkeyChocolate]

The E39 ///M5 is still one of my dream cars. I grew up playing NFS Hot Pursuit and this is the car I always chose. Specifcally Dinan ///M5

[@tvonfelsen]

Great car (I own one of the last ones, build in May 2003) and great review. One correction: the headlights are called Angel eyes, not Corona lights - eventhough that suits them well too 😅.

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

Any E39 owner could have told you about the drink holder issue at 8:55. It has become a meme at this point.

[@Valkenier11]

In the past have driven these kind of M5's and M5 Touring many times. Friend of mine exported lots of M5 to Sweden. One time we bought an M5 with chiptuning and reached 100km/h in the first gear. Amazing cars.

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

I remember when I first got my license... the M5s were going for 14-18k (USD) which ofc was out of range at that time but damn I loved e39s. I was picking up a e39 530i for 3200... and the transmission crapped itself on the test drive haha, ended up just taking my dad's hand me down lexus ES

[@th3m3du54]

What a shame 🙈 probably the previous owner took little care of that car

[@Formulka]

What a beautiful car and in perfect condition.

[@cwx8]

I mean. It has a cheap supercharger on it. Cant really agree there.

[@curtislovrak5390]

I prefer the E34 M5 over the E39. The S38 revs higher, makes more hp per liter, and is just a wilder engine to drive. Sabine also agreed, saying the E34 felt like a race car, and that the E39 was smooth over bumps.

[@mikesiegenthaler4224]

Agree, that s38 is a propee race engine

[@W-Mode]

Let’s pump this comment to the top , e34 all day , first v8 was the 540i , especially in US here we didn’t get the updated m5 , the 540i is amazing!!

[@peterhammer6915]

I disagree totally. I drove the E34 M5 several times and it was so boring in comparison to this. An M5 must be fast and the E34 just wasn't. Wilder engine?? This is the second wildest M5 engine ever made, just behind the S85. The S38 didn't even come close for me.

[@ImhotepBE]

@@peterhammer6915 I can only compare e34 540- vs e39 540(both auto), I had both for few years. I must say the e39 540 (before I got everything fixed) drove better then e34 and e39 was much faster and much !!! better on fuel.. was planning to buy e39 M5, but I dont think I will, prices are to high now, nice cars but are not worth it that much :/

[@W-Mode]

@@ImhotepBE u can compare them 😂 no shit the newer one will be faster than older one , otherwise where is the improvement, each time their own , some people like apple , some people like banana , both are great Bmw generation, without e34 there will be no e39 , is history and legacy , see one in the streets is rare , take a picture save it or share with friends 👍

[@jarasw8226]

he is so discreet! I love those days at BMW

[@vincentmotonya2859]

My all time favourite BMW M5 ,fell in love with it years ago in the early 2000 when I was around 12 years . gorgeous car

[@Dan23_7]

I was following one in Devon a few weeks ago about 7am so hardly any traffic, it sounded amazing Yep I agree, the best M5 to date (apart from the e28 😂)

[@hello7533]

During lockdown on my commute, i was fortunate enough to be absolutely battered by a straight piped e60 m5 every day. Quiet roads and a v10, dude was living his best life. Must have made an impression as I went and bought a f10 m5 shortly after. Mega bit of kit.

[@Tonygarage132]

I own e28 535i and e39m5 I couldn’t choose tbh. Love them both. The e28 night drive tho!! The e39 night drive tho!! See indecisive 🤷🏿‍♂️ 😂

[@Dan23_7]

@@Tonygarage132 Was the 535 218hp, mine was a 2.8 (186hp) My e30s were a 325 and a 318is 16v Msport If only I’d known when I was young they’d be worth so much now 🤦🏼‍♂️ 🤣

[@Tonygarage132]

@@Dan23_7 yeah man, I used to have a 91 318i about 86k miles n sold it for 6k worst sale regret ever !

[@alexg1778]

This was BMW at its peak. Absolute perfection.

[@channelsibley]

Spoilt by a supercharger. 400bhp was enough through that 6speed. Best e39 ever next to the 2.8

[@KraKra-Ah]

Wow, what a beauty! And perfectly lowered. Lower than this looks ridiculous but it is nice to see the back and the front equally lowered...

[@gerardmcmillan8591]

This is the most beautiful understated modern design M5 ever and still looks great to this day...🔥

[@magnustan841]

A bit too sleeper for me, but I know some people will like that. That one looks to be in superb condition, almost justifying a high price, you’re just missing a fair few mod cons of the current car. Could there be a video done on the F10 M5? Nobody really talks about that generation, but I think it’s one of the best-looking ones and was so brutal. The current F90, pre-LCI remains my favourite though. 😊😊

[@user-ve9tu5rv6e]

Do you like the pre LCI f90 for its looks or as a sports saloon? As far as I know it’s known to have the most numb and bland driving experience of all the M5s.

[@magnustan841]

@@user-ve9tu5rv6e It’s the looks for me, I love the front end so much! The rear lights are bit too high for me, but I love the look full stop. It’s honestly the best-looking M5 after the original. As for the driving experience, I’ve never driven one, but I’ve sat in one, the interior is amazing. I heard the F90 is where the M5 returned to its best. I asked their earlier, but I always thought the reason the F10 is the least-recognised M5, because it was the first with a turbo-engine and we waved goodbye to the supposedly legendary E60 V10 version. The F90 introduced the smart M-X Drive, it has such a breadth of ability, really impressive package all round. I think it’s been received pretty well, amongst journalists at least.

[@juddphilby9015]

E39 M5 is great no question. I do prefer my the E34 540 Touring though, personal choice.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

The E39 M5 is the last M5 ever to be put on sale in Europe with a 6MT. But BMW continued to sell the M5 manual in North America until 2016.

[@davidvandord]

Kinda weird huh since they are known too prefer auto boxes over there

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@davidvandord I agree, but there was enough demand for a 6MT E60 and F10 M5s to be sold in North America, so I guess this is why they got them and not us.

[@saimk4239]

Not only on M5s but also on just a 550i or 540i etc. you could have a manual. A real shame they cancelled manuals after the E39.

[@saimk4239]

@@davidvandord Exactly. 95% of all standard cars sold in America are autos, but manuals are seen as a "luxury". Makes sense BMW would continue manual sales in America, but a real shame you didn't even have the option in Europe.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@saimk4239 I didn’t know that. Now the only E-segment high performance sedan with a 6MT is the Cadillac CT-5V Blackwing, only for North America and the Middle East.

[@ksaboda]

I had a poster of this car I got at the Seattle auto show in 1999. It really is one of the best looking cars ever made.

[@pezzonovante888]

Mat! The wood trim is part of its charm! Sleeper luxury, class with sass.

[@tavirosu25]

Wait, aren't those circular DRL known as "angel eyes"?!

[@keviny6706]

Love the E39 M5. Had an E46 M3 and E60 M5 (both 6-spd manuals)...now have a Model Y. Miss the older M cars so much...the new ones don't seem as special.

[@namesurname8812]

Before BMW was ruined by Chris Bangle

[@DiplomChilla]

i can remeber i bought my first BMW E39 525d LCI for 7000 euros when I was 22.I was the happiest person ever. For two weeks I went to the car in the evening and looked at the car from the front and the back. Even today the cars design is amazing.

[@dad_uchiha1707]

My dad has let me drive his m5 yrs ago, i remember every drive vividly ❤❤😮

[@cosmic_gate476]

I remember thinking how good looking BMWs were when I would see this gen on the street. It made me want BMW so badly - fast forward today and I've picked the new Nissan Z over the heavy, dopey looking m240i that doesn't even have a manual.

[@blaketindle4703]

That Supercharger aftermarket air-intake might make the car a lot faster, but you can forget about it appreciating in value. I’d much rather own a stock E39 M5. It has plenty of power and you won’t have constant engine fault codes. Plus it would appreciate far more.

[@10minlaterugotdropoed88]

European muscle

[@randyfiles9980]

I have owned my E39 M5 for 18 years now. I had the engine rebuilt and hope to drive it for 18 more. My entire family loves this car!

[@julianpaulus6245]

I would've loved to see this car on a track against a newer M5 with all the tests.... I'm so amazed with this E39 wow 👌