If you're on the fence about one of these cars I recommend it. I own an 01 530i and I've never driven a car that has such a pleasant blend of slick sporty handling and ride/interior comfort. BMW doesn't make cars like this anymore.
That's awsome to hear about! I'm glad you love and appreciate yours. Around 2000 were really the best years for BMW! They created the E39, E38, E46 but now... Just without soul... Btw, is your 530i a manual or automatic?
@@wmg378 absolute best practivcal car in the world IMO. a manual 530i 2001 what's your color? I like metallic blue with any multispoke light silver wheels or any color with the m5 Y-spoke wheels trying to get as close to an m5 as I can
That sounds like an awsome car that gets you a lot of fun any joy haha I really hope you keep it for a very long time and give it the love it deserves🙏 But btw, is you 540i a manual or automatic?
I have a 1999 M sport auto 528i. It is a fantastic motor. It looks brand new and it drives like brand new. I am 75 and it is the best car I have owned. For all reasons, so many. I have driven other prestige makes but this is just, a great looking car, fun to drive, reliable, and for the lemonade money paid for it in 2015 I still pinch myself to believe that it looks better than newer models. My son was driving a 60 thousand pounds Volvo, a company car. Extremely nice but my son said Dad the Beemer you have is better to drive and more fun. So I hope I can finish my driving days in this and pass it on to my son.189000 miles to date and a new battery only required 12 months ago. Enjoyed the video with all the models shown. Thanks for posting. Have subscribed. Bodywork in silver and suede seating. Not as cold as leather.
Sir, thanks a lot for sharing your expenrience and the positive feedback! Your E39 really sounds like a great example of an incredible car🙏 It's great to hear that you love it as much as it deserves and hope you keep enjoying it, for as many more years as possible! So I think you are a pretty cool dad! Your son must be glad to have you👍 By the way, suade being warmer than leathet is a good point haha, never thought about warmth for car seats🤔
That's a lovely story, I hope you and your bmw still have a lot of years to live and that your son will still be driving it even when your gone and think of the good ol times ❤️ love from Germany
It's amazing to hear that you truely love and enjoy yours! So congratulations to owning one 🤝 They really are just incredible and aged super well. Btw, which other BMWs did you own?
@@Adam-pm2ce Joo congratulations! That's awsome to hear dude! I really hope you will love it as much as it deserves and enjoy it a lot🙏 Which model did you get btw?
Got a silver 1999 528. 75k on the clock. Interior is just about new but exterior is rough. I work at a bodyshop so I'll be spraying the whole car. Love the car.
@@Adam-pm2ce silver ist clean and elegant, the 528i a perfect Mix of fun and being economical, milage isn't that high... Sounds like an awsome purchase! If it's just the exterior that's not great, you got yourself a nice car haha And bro, working at a bodyshop makes you perfectly qualified to fix it up! I'm sure you love it and hope you keep it for quite some time! Do you mind me asking how much you paid for it? 👀
My wife gave her 1998 E39 AC Schnitzer 540i to our daughter before we migrated to Australia. It has 400,000 kms on it and it still growls. I did 90% of the maintenance. Beautiful powerful car.
That's some impressive milage actually! The are fine in terms of reliability, though they still have some issues... Also props to you, for doing so much yourself! Probably saved a shit load of money haha Giving it to your daughter is also quite a nice Thing to do, though I wonder why you moved to Austria? And what country did you live in before that?
I currently own an '03 540i 6MT and love it. It is my 3rd or 4th E39 and so far it is my favorite. My end game is an E39 M5 one day, but I currently own 3 5 series and I am getting everything I want out of them, so the M5 can wait... 2002 E39 540, 2016 F10 535i M-Sport, and 2010 E60 535i M-Sport.. The E39 is the Ultimate BMW in my opinion, the best Sedan design of all time..
Bro that's fucking crazy! I LOVE it! 540i is the coolest E39 spec (M5 is awsome too but even more unreliable), an E60 is always nice and I really love the F10s! Those are soo underrated too I definetley understand that you get everything you could want out of them so I'm honestley super happy for you my friend. Btw, as just and idea... Maybe get an F10 M5🤔 I'm not Sure tbh but I think they are cheaper that E39 M5s. Also it would be dope to have 2 different era V8 5 series then 🤷♂️
@@tonychamoun2970 that is just amazing. How is reliability going over all those years? Btw, I think the M5 is amazing of course, but the 540i would probably be a smarter decisions. Has a powerful V8 and you can get a nice one for less money than a cheap M5🤷♂️
Have the 530d 2001 for 3 months now, 320000kms and still going fine! My past Audi a4 2009 had 220000kms and too many problems compare to this magnificient inline6!! 🙌🔥
Absolutly right, their il6s are just awsome! The best thing about those I'd say, is that they make Power reliably. But I gotta say that the V8s sound a bit better
@@WynterMichey Oh my god man, that's amazing! First of all, your dad has to be cool as a freezer in the snow. And second of all, an E39 M5 as a first car is just sick Congratulations my guy 🙏 How much did He ask you for it? And what kind of work does it need?
Just got a 540i recently it was abandoned and free then I realized it has 102k miles and just needed a fuel pump tires and a normal tuneup and it is beautiful!
Thanks a lot bro, I really appreciate the feedback! You literally have the perfect E39 in what sounds like a gorgeous spec 🙏 They really are incredible machines and look amazing... But I gotta ask you... What other cars do you have? 6 are a lot and your E39 is definetly a sign of great taste haha
@@stanleyadams2046 that is a fucking dope collection you got there! Congratulations! Seems like you are into classy sadans / daily drivers a lot and I can relate to that haha
I've had a 03' 530i manual for 7 years/100k miles. despite facing every known issue on the e39, this car is always rewarding to drive and you can never not look back at it.
@@steezye3945 sounds like a fairly pleasing ownership experience haha No issues to need rocket science for, at least 😂 But I'm really glad it's worth the extra effort for you! And that you get your E39 the love and appreciation it deserves 🤝
@@Birl well, it depends. There are some rather common quirks they can have (some cheaper than others) and there is a lot of age related maintnance that comes up at some point in time. So stuff like bushings or seals can just get Bad over the years. So if you get a well maintained one, you will save yourself a lot of money and time (if they were kept up with maintnance). But if you get yourself one in Bad condition, it can get really expensive if you're unlucky...
Congratulations! That's Like the perfect version haha Is it a manual or auto? And how much did you pay for it? I am very glad you enjoy yours and hope that you will keep it for years to come!
Thank you! It’s an automatic and I got it 6-7 years ago, it was listed at $5,000 but got it lowered to $4,500. I have no plans to get rid of it anytime soon. It’s at 150K miles and it’s still going strong.
@@LimitlessCXIVI seems Like a petty fair deal and it's always awsome to get some money off the liste price haha Especially for getting it 6 or 7 years ago! 😂 Bro you did great! And even better by keeping and loving that car🤝
I have a 540i touring sport in black, I have been restoring including a mate respraying over two years (he has been doing to a high level for 10 years) restored now for the inside and a couple of small suspension parts thats aren't availble at the moment, there must be better parts out there. Older cars are getting harder to keep on the road. Need bushens for my CL500 but none available at lest to deliver to Northern Ireland. Nothing has been straight forward but better than owning a souless car. The 540i sport is one of the best cars to drive I've ever had, pure smooth power that keeps going, so useful I've lumbers some stuff over the years in it. i was lucky the engine and gear box were rebuilt before I bought it. Munic Legends did the work so it pulls like a train. I did a search anmd there are 5 in the UK and 3 on the road. It is a beautiful car, like I said the interior is next and the seats are looking their age and 180K miles so will get the seats retrimmed with leather not sure to go more darker than the cream leather. I'm sure it will work out keepm it original black matalic and cream leather. The dark gun metal grey head liner is class. Great cars maybe the car enthusiast's woild choose.
Thanks for taking the time to share your Story here first of all! It really sounds like a nice and fun project you have going on there... And I'm sure it's good fun to work on it with your friend! I think that a cream interior Looks great with Black outside too👍 But you have a lot of options for retrimmed interior colours that Match with the Black, so I'd suggest to keep thinking about it a bit more just in case 🤔
Oh wow! The E34s are amazing, so congratulations my guy! A 530i of that era is basically perfect... Fun to drive, sounds decent, rather reliable etc I'm actually looking at getting a 528 or 530i as my first car rather soon, though I think I'm leaning towards the E39 as they are a good bit cheaper hahaha
@@andrewvyse9969 god damn, that's awsome man! But why two? 😂 I mean I get it, they are lovely cars so why not 2, but still... Though the important question of course, manual or Auto? 👀
@@MrPista long story I have 1 in one country and another in another country(both auto) the one that’s in the Uk is an individual in Swartz black with white leather. I use to have a manual 525 which I loved to sling around 🤪
@@andrewvyse9969 oh wow, that makes a lot of sense to be fair, but why do you need cars in different countries??? But anyways, for that kind of Situation, you've got a great solution haha Black and white sounds amazing for an E39... Classy kind of Mafia spec How much do you feel the Power difference between the 525 and 530? I would like to get one as my first car at some point and here in Germany, you can choose between everything reguarding options and specs of these cars yk
That's awsome to hear! The 528i is probably the best mix of performance and smart choice haha It's awsome that you like and enjoy it and fl headlights are a great idea! Simple, easy but a very noticable difference 👍 Wish you all the luck you need and all the fun you can get!
1998 523iA in front of my doorstep now for a short time. The car is very comfy even at high speeds on the Autobahn. Enough power to get from A to B quickly. Nearly 220k kilometers on the clock. Interior is in a great condition after 26 years... feel like the quality of the interior is outstanding! For now no major problems. Just a lovely drive!
Nice man! Congratulations! These cars are really nice and beautiful, as well as of pretty good quality overall. But as someone who would like an E39 as my first car, how is the experience in your 523i? So in terms of fuel consumption, speed, accelleration from stoplights, etc... Ich bin übrigens auch Deutscher und werd auch oft auf der Autobahn landen haha
@@MrPista Fuel consumption is manageable and can be very different depending on how you drive ranging from 8-15l/100km. I never had very powerful cars so the 170hp from the 523i are enough for me at least. Could have bit more power in the low rpms but when you rev it up it comes alive nicely! If you had powerful cars before like 250hp+ I would recommend a bigger engine. (Bin mal bei Englisch geblieben vielleicht hat ja noch wer Spaß dran der kein Deutsch kann :D)
@@PolitischeImmunität I mean it sounds alright, but I'd definetley want to go faster occasionally... So I think I'll keep looking at 528is and 530is Bin noch 17 und hab bisher nur begleitetes Fahren... Also noch nichts über 150ps als Diesel und 200ps als Benziner gefahren. Mit dem bei Englisch bleiben war ein sehr netter Gedanke haha
@@MrPista Sei dir aber bewusst bei unseren Spritpreisen hier in DE dass dich die größeren Motoren an der Tanke auffressen vor allem wenn du viel Stadt fährst.
@@PolitischeImmunität Ja das ist halt so die Sache... Auch bei Versicherung und Einkauf sind die auch etwas teurer... Wobei der Verbrauch angeblich relativ ähnlich zu deinem 523i ist🤷♂️ Viel in der Stadt wär ich aber auch nicht unterwegs. Eher auf Landstraßen, in Kleinstädten, der Autobahn und allgemein auf längeren Touren. Ich bin aber auch echt noch unsicher. Vor allem weil ich bald den A2 Führerschein machen möchte und Auto und Motorrad gleichzeitig zu kaufen brutal teuer wäre💀 Weiß also momentan gar nicht, was ich zuerst haben wollen würde...
Funny you mention the Audi A5, I currently Daily Drive a B7 Audi A4 Avant S-Line 6MT... What a fun car to drive.. It is a Full Bolt on Build with a Stage 1 EuroDyne Tune, so Im hoping somewhere in the neighborhood of 400whp+/- (This is my Magic number for all my "Cars". 400WHP is the target for them all.
Bro your are holy or sth becauese you have an awsome Taste in cars😂 Just Like with the 5series, you can never go wrong with an A4 haha The Thing is that i'm 17 and live in Germany so in Like half a year I can drive on my own. But I'm really not Sure if I should get an A5 8T or an E39 530i... Both would be taken as manuals of course ☝️ I think the A5 is more reasonable and as the 3.0 tdi more fuel efficient and faster... But the E39s are cheaper and soo nice too 💀
@@Cookie-jb3xd oh damn! Literally came along that Comment just now👀 I live in Germany but I doubt you'd want to put a 17yo dude Inside your 530i😂 But seriously, thanks a lot for such a generous offer! But I have quite limited driving experience...
I love my 528i m sport one. Cruises great gets 28 mph and still does 150mph with over 230,000 miles on original engine and transmission of course I got rid of my clutch fan for electric fan and redid my whole cooling system.
Love to hear about that! The 528i might just be the perfect E39, as it combines Power, fun, fuel economy and reliability the best. The question is where you drive 150mph 😂 Could do that here in Germany, but I can't really think of any other place... By the way, did you do the fan and cooling system yourself? And is your car a manual or automatic? 👀
Alright... That's just freaking awsome, man! You literally have the perfect E39! But it's automatic, isn't it? And since you teased it a little, I'm really curious which other beamers you collected over time 🤔
@@MrPista hell no. 6 speed manual. E90 335 x drive, e53 v8 and f15 50i. The e90 was fast as shit but kinda tight inside. The e53 was a good suv but the ergos bugged me and the auto trans took a shit. The f15 is decent but has a lot of rattles.
@@pugs1377 I was hoping you you to say that you freaking Legend🤝 Then you really have the perfect BMW haha But you overall have pretty nice ones... Yeah, the Space in a 3 series is a Thing of its own. But these 5x Gens are pretty cool I think. Have never been in one so idk about the creaks and all, and that issue with the transmission is a real bummer... Do you have any other cars by Chance? Or are you a Full on bmw kind of guy?
I currently have a 2009 MB SL. I wanted something more practical with a back seat for a big dog, and wanted something cheap but car enthusiast oriented… so I was thunking of this car under 6k.
@@timothydowd4180 well, if you ask me, I really think they are a great option! And depending on where you live, 6k should put you into a quite decent one...
@@MrPista thanks. My plan was to use an E39 BMW 5 series as a enthusiast practical daily driver for errands and taking my dog and parents around when needed and then use my MB SL more as a fun weekend sports car. The MB SL is horrid on gasoline and putting miles on it will result in expensive repairs down the line. So i wanted the fuel efficient e39 525i … im not into acceleration or power on a 5 series… my SL has that.
@@timothydowd4180 then it sounds like it matches your need pretty well! And as long as you get yourself a well looked after example in good condition, you should be very happy with a 525i 👍
As an owner of 540i + manual + LSD from M5, there is one thing I would say if you consider buying E39. ONLY and ONLY if you will fix it yourself. Have place and tools to do so, otherwise it may cost fortune. There is always something to do and labour price is huge comparing to car itself. Many workshops doesnt even want to fix them, many want but arent capable to not fk it and ones who can and should usually are expensive. From Poland perspective, currently decend, healthly 540i is around $10k usd. I spent within 3 years around ~13k usd on mainteanance, mods, repairs and so on and its still far from being perfect, and Im doing like 90% things myself. For people that will give car to mechanic for everything, this car isnt worth it at all. E39 is brilliant car but only if you can live with its problems. Buying parts become bigger and bigger problem every year, a lot parts are stopped being produced by alternative manufacturers. OEM parts can cost 2 kidneys or they aren't available at all anymore.. and thats all just for 540i, for M5 its 500% worse, thats literally hell to maintain. I know guy who has M5 and in the end he bought second one, just to have parts to move when parts that require repair arent available to buy anywhere. I could be continuing that topic for much longer.. just take off pink glasses when you think about this car, otherwise something that should give you fun will become a hell.
First of all, thanks for taking the time to write all of this! And I have to say that I generally agree, that when buying any cheap cars, you should probably be ready to fix some things yourself... Labor prices are really high, especially on BMWs. But it's not really like everything brakes on E39s. They generally still are reliable. But the 540i and M5 are known to have way more issues and of course to be more expensive... I won't say that the other models are without problems, but there certainly are a lot less. Also depending on the milage and previous owners, especially on a manual 540i, it might have been beat up a lot in it's life... They are fast, sound and handle great, are RWD and a lot of fun, so possibly someone didn't treat it well I mean with the LSD in yours, I'd not be suprised if you drift it yourself haha
Had an 520i auto for 2 years, took quite a bit of work to make it a great car, but was worth it. Now owning a 528i Manuel and boy, I never imagined how big of an impact that engine would be. It feels like I was driving a lump before. Such a fun car, but insanely great cruiser. Only downside is, that the cars usually need a lot of maintenance, but that’s honestly expected of 25 year old cars
Oh man... I want one as my first car, so thanks for confirming my need for a 528i or 530i hahaha They are more expensive and maintnance Gets somewhere anyways, but the driving experience... Makes the difference between a daily and a fun daily 🏎️💨
@@MrPista I always had the same dream :D Go for it! But you shouldnt be afraid to work on the car yourself, but the community is quite big, so its easy to find stuff and help online. Manuel 523i is probably a great choice for you as well!
@@SchroederLPs I'd actually be very happy to work on my own car :) The cool think about it is that I got quite a bit of mechanic knowledge throughout my family, so I have access to basically all the tool 👀 523 and 525s actually make more sense so I'm always thinking like... Idk, a 528i is faster... And we have the Autobahn...
I have a 523i 98, I love my car, is fun to drive, is fast, confortable, nice. I really tell you. You will never be desspointed with one car like this. , Greetings from Costa Rica.
Thanks for coming by and sharing your experience! These cars are truely amazing, like you said 🤌 And at the moment, I'm actually looking like every Day on the Internet searching E39s, here in Germany haha I want to get one as my first cars and they are quite cheap here... But I'm looking at 528i and 530i's to get the most fun. I'm not saying it's reasonable nor smart to do that and skip the 523 and 525's, but idk... I can drive fast here in Germany hahaha I'm really happy for you that you love your car and enjoy it like you should🙏 All the best from Germany my guy!
I currently have a 2009 MB SL roadster. I wanted a second vehicle… something more practical with a back seat for a big dog and to occassionally take my elderly parents around in, and I wanted something cheap but car enthusiast oriented… so I was thunking of this car under 6k. My budget is limited but I dont want a boring econo car.
I own a 2002 bmw e39 touring 2.2 i6 and it is perfect. Owned it for 7 years never had a problem till a month ago and it had rocker gasket done and speed sensor that is it. All in all an amazing car. I also habe a 2.5tds e39 and a 530i e39 both over 200k on clock and still running perfect. All 3 autos oh and i also have a 2001 730i v8 and again no problems bmw make good old cars. They dont make them like they used to thats for sure
Dude what the hell?! You are collecting these beauties haha Congratulations on having such awsome cars! It’s awsome to hear that you appreciate each one of them and have good ownership experiences. The fact that you own E39s and an E38 speaks of perfect taste, as those are some of the most beautiful cars ever made! (in my opinion) So you definetly are correct… They don’t make them like they used too... 90s BMWs really are something special in general and it's kind of sad how much they changed. Btw, I actually have a video on the E38 too😂 So you’re welcome to check it out if you want to!
@@MrPista i will check that out for sure my friend. Yes i have a good collection of e39/e38's. I love the old bm's from the 90's. Im still looking to buy one more e38 lol what can i say i have a bmw bug lol
@@dieselpower7075 Sounds great! Oh yes, you do for sure! I love them too becauese there isn't really anything else, that comes close to them in styling and class. Also 90s BMWs are of real nice quality! Which E38 would you want to get? I can't blame you for how much you like them because I absoluteley understand it😂 I myself think about getting an E39 / E38 (or an Audi A5 8t) as my fist car and it's a really difficult choice... At least I have a few more months to decide haha
@@dieselpower7075 I actually checked out your chanal after your 1st comment and wondered why you don't use your collection to maybe make some videos! Would be really interesting for sure! I mean E39s and E38s are love by a lot of people, so having all of them would make you stand out on UA-cam for sure🤔
Really enjoyed the video, my only suggestion would be to remove the listing - Im on youtube, I can go to the wiki myself. Hearing your opinions is so much more entertaining
Thanks a lot for the feedback my guy! But I don't exactley know what you mean with the listing... Do you mean like HP numbers and so on? Though I get your point with getting more personality into the videos insted of just bland facts and shit! Been thinking about that the last few weeks too haha So thanks again! I will definetly take it to heart for my next video🙏
That's awsome! You have a practical and a fun car, so you got it all pretty much haha. Nö reason to want anything else🤷♂️ Btw, are yours manuals or automatics?
Exactley! I would love to get one of them as my first car, but there is a problem... I looked into insurance for first cars here in Germany and got quoted 1,8k and about 3.8k A YEAR 💀 Tuning 18 in 5 months and do not want to pay that for a car buying budget of 4-7k 😂
530is owned for too many years now. Shockingly good car. No dead-ahead-slack in the rack and pinion steering, great brakes, and the auto transmission in manual mode is worth the effort.
Congratulations for owning one🤝 They really are amazing cars! So it's very reasonable to keep the forever... I honestly think that the 530i is the best option amomg the E38s, as they are Reliable, but still powerful and fun to drive! And while I do have to say that I'd personally take a manual oder an automatic one, it does make sense to have them as an auto... Those really are good transmissions. But btw, for how long have you owned your car? Too many years can mean a lot haha
@@johnshaw359 Wow! That's a very long time haha Quite impressive 👍 So it seems like you genuenly love your car a lot! I really hope you will keep driving and enjoying it for many more years to come 🙏
@@johnshaw359 The car gives you some love back haha I didn't actually know that with just Euro4, Emission taxes could get dumped in the UK... Here in Germany, you need Euro 4 to even drive in a lot of our big Citys and we get fu*ked by taxes anyways💀
Hello i am currently koking for a e39 but the only one within my area and budget is 520i E39 M52. Whats your opinion on it? It will be my first car so i accept all tips, i have nobody to Ask for help close to me so thanks for helping 😊
Hey, I'd already say that you have pretty good taste haha. I actually want an E39 as my first car too👀 The thing with the 520i though is that they just are slower, than for example a 525 or 528. Apart from that, they are great! They are generally very reliable engines and the rest of the car is mostly like in any E39, so still great! So if you don't intend to drive you car rather fast sometimes, a 520i should be absolutly fine. They still handle and drive great, look just as good as the other ones, have the same nice interior and are generally cheaper to run! Especially insurance should be cheaper and you might save money on fuel, as you'd probably drive more responsibly in one haha But does that car come with a manual or automatic transmission? And what actually is your budget? Also if you would actually prefer a different engine (depending on your budget and what you want a car for) you could Look a bit further away from your area and have the car Transported, or just drive it back home. Though you might need help of some friends or family member there. I'm also pretty glad if I can help you! It's fun to share some E39 love 🤝
@@MrPista i am from norway and the range is pretty far lol 100km area, i am buying this from a car dealer tho, so its a bit safer then buying from a stranger at the market place. I want a e39 with better engine but nothing is close so yhe. I have already bought a ford focus and I will prob sell it or trade it in bec it’s slow af and ugly. But I have a budget on 5000$ dollar ish
@@smilinglight5678 hmm, that is complicated... To be honest, I doubt that a 520i would be a lot faster than a focus. Has more Power, but is definetley heavier. But buying from a dealership actually makes sense in Norway, especially becauese of rust! Though you should still have a good Look on any car up there. So I'm not exactley sure what you should do, but a 520i might honestly be too slow for you then... But I mean you could test drive it🤷♂️
@@smilinglight5678 Like MrPista said, rust is gonna be the main issue due to the salt used during winter... unless you're only gonna drive it in the summer and have it like a garage queen during winter. I live in Sweden, and you can't really trust dealers here to have a good grip on the common E39 rust issues. You have to check it yourself very very carefully. The design of the E39 is such that the rust issues on the side skirts/sills and the back jacking points will usually be waaay bigger than what first meets the eye. Meaning, they can look pretty fine on the surface, but even a small rust spot on the sills can imply huge rust holes underneath. You won't know whether or not it's swiss cheese under there unless you check yourself. In bad cases, the jack can go straight through the jacking point if you have to lift the car to e.g. change a tire or a break pad etc. So even if it's from a dealer, make sure to learn about the common E39 rust spots and carefully check all of them yourself. In my opinion, E39s are great cars except for exactly this one issue, and it's very much exacerbated in the Nordic climate due to the heavy salting during winter.
520 has the same build quality. less interior options. Maybe it's a 4 gear automatic? That's dissapointing if that's the case. At my stage in life I find the power is enough (528) because I only need it on the highway (when it gets going it can easily reach from 100-170++) and I feel the engine is a lot easier to maintain and trust for long trips. Handling is the same. It's a smart choice if you don't have a 530 available. I've seen 530 and they're in very poor condition so the lower models in good condition are a much easier choice. I find engine size less important than a perfect body and seats, and no oil/coolant leaks. the rest can be fixed/swapped! Sadly where I am 530s are just abused by their owners and sold for double the price of a 528
Those are some really nice cars! So congrats to owning them my friend 🤝 But which one of those two do you prefer? I mean you experienced both of them🤔 Anyways, I hope you'll keep and enjoy your 528i for a long time to come!
@MrPista I used to think the 530 was better but now I like my 528i wayy more it's got black interior, not a single light on the dash nor a leak and ALL the window regulators work and I just finished some custom lci headlights for it
@@tafariyoung1729 that sounds like a beautiful spec and great condition! Especially becauese quite a few E39s suffer from bad rust issues... Can you actually feel the performance difference between the 528 and 530? And how much more fun is the manual Transmission in them?
@@DJIronChef Doesn't seem too bad to be fair, though there is a good amount of work ahead of you... But what country are you getting it in? Becauese here in Germany, you already get ones running and driving, in rather good condition, for less than 3k haha
This can get quite difficult with any car, depending on where you are searching and your budget... So how much would you pay and which model do you want to get?
It's very surprising how amazing these cars are to drive. They beat everything newer by a mile. Only car that I think was better to drive was 2020 Volvo S90
Thanks for sharing some of your expenrience! These cars just are awsome in basically every way and just so special 🙏 A newer S90 is a damn high standard to compare the E39 to, but I gotta say, it's a nice example! Really points out the E39s quality, but it's a bit crazy haha
@@MrPista I know, but it's just the way it is in my opinion lol. Currently I have a 2008 E60 and it's a good car too but I just don't like it as much as the E39. I miss my E39 days and I really wanna buy one again. I really want an E38 more but in Finland there is no rust free ones for a decent prize.
@@axuli99 The Thing about that comparison is not that it's really wrong, because the E39 is awsome to drive. But it probably feels better when you love a cars so much. I agree, E60s are good cars for sure, but there is just something about the E39 that makes it nicer and feel better... The E38 is literally a work of art, so I definitly can relate to you wanting one. Btw, for how long did you have an E39 and what happened to it?
@@MrPista I had 2 actually, the first one was supposed to be a temporary cheap car but I really fell in love with it and drove it for 2 years. Just had to be sold for parts/scrap because of rust. The second one, 2001 530D was in really good condition all around with nice options and all. That time I was really looking for a one that I could drive for years. The interior was super rare, mostly the reason I bought that one as i thought it looked so interesting and cool. I think the interior color is called royal green or stone green and it was with leather and wood trim. Also the car itself was Oxford green. Got to enjoy that one for about 7 months only. My little sister totaled it in a crash while borrowing it, wasn't her fault tho as another car banged it up from the passenger front blasting a redlight. Insurance company just paid the money for it as they deemed it unfixable/not worth fixing. 2 weeks after that I got an idea and started planning another E39. I tried to call the junkyard if I could come and tear the interior off for the new car because I fell in love with it so bad but they had already scrapped it lol. So I scrapped the plan in dissapointment and got the E60 after and been driving it since 2020 without a single issue.
@@axuli99 That's what I call a very unique story, kind of sad to be fair... It would be awsome to get another one, but getting one without rust is probably a bit harder up north. So the E60, even though it's less special, maybe makes more sense to have for you. And I mean 0 problems in like 3 years is great haha You shouldn't give up the dream of another E39 or an E38, but I don't think you should let it drag you down. E60 are still super nice cars!
I really Like that question! Thanks for that already haha I honestley think the 525i manual would take it here becauese manuals are way more fun to drive and the 525 still has enough Power to enjoy it. The 530i auto would still be a great car but more as Like a daily or for longer Highway Trips. But it would still be fun to enjoy the speed and comfort
I'm just about to get a 2001 525i manual (European version) with the full M Sport pack in really great condition. Silver with black leather interior. I would perhaps have preferred a 530i, but manuals are really hard to find, and the performance difference between the two (525i manual and 530i auto) is surprisingly little, so I'm happy. And yes, manual is so much more fun and involving!
@@michaelford8986 that's just amazing bro! For how much are you gonna get it? And where, so what country? They Look super clean in silver and their interior is beautiful in Black. I think you made the right decisions here so congratulations! I get the will to buy a 530i becauese I feel the same... I'm tuning 18 in 6 months and it would be amazing to get one as they are under 4k as manual in decent condition here in Germany. But I'm pretty sure that if I decide even if I get an A5 or the E39, it might Happen to be a 525i too becauese reality is gonna Hit me haha
@@MrPista Too much! Haha! But it's totally original with only 175K. Hasn't been used in the winter for the last 15 years. It's totally rust free and look almost like new. All necessary work has been done (all the expected stuff) and it has nearly new tyres on the front and new on the back. I'm in Finland so car prices are WAAYYYY higher than they are in the UK or Germany. However, I think really good E39's are getting rare and I will keep it original and look after it well so It will be an investment as prices for good examples are going up!
@@michaelford8986 Sounds Like a really great one so I'm sure you will be very happy with it. That investment aspect is a very good point becauese your totally right! They in many countries have gone up in value over the last few years and will rise further for sure. So I don't really think you could loose your money over a few years when u get it 🤷♂️ I honestley know pretty much nothing about Finnland... Only that it's cold as anything, you can own Guns to Some degree and the people are apparentley pretty friendly haha
That awsome! I'm glad you enjoy it 🙏 The 528 might litterally be the best Option, becauese they are fun but decently economical. I'd assume that they don't have an rust issues in Afghanistan, or am I wrong here? Also do you drive a manual or automatic?
@@loordgabriell5694 I personally prefer the E39... But my car Taste is very European anyways haha Have you gotten to test drive both of them? I mean they both are great cars and deserve to be considered🤔
@@MrPista Well i own E36 like 10 years rn i did drive my uncle 525d and i like it but is too slow comparing to my 328i and ebout honda no never had a chance to drive it but i always wanted it too
@@loordgabriell5694 well, a 328i vs 525d is not really a fair comparison I think... A 530i would probably be a better Follow up to your E36. The Extra 40HP or sth should cancel out the extra weight, aber in terms of going fast
I own a 1998 540i in need of a timing chain replacement. Also needed interior work..The cost is expensive However, when operating I love the ride, suspension, overall..Friends are teasing me of mental imbalance Please give insight & encouragement to vendors for parts, email me upgrade ideas, etc. All is welcomed
@@karimhakimi6752 then you made a great choice hahaha It really is a incredible car! But like not a single car company these days makes anything like it anymore. And I don't really understand why either...
Yeah, I made a little mistake there haha The 530i is super nice! Powerful but responsible, a great Mix. That's great to hear and I hope you will never have a reason to do so👀 Btw, is it a manual or auto?
I have since 2009 a 2002 530dA, its perfect engine car but it does not matter becase: rust, rust, rust. My rear lift point is rusted through, so that means my audi a2 will live much longer than e39….So if its older than 20 years you are too late chassis is gone.
Oh man, that sucks... Rust can really do these cars dirty. They gotta be looked after a lot to prevent them from rusting, which can get super difficult... So is it worth it for you to throw money at it to fix it? There are quite some with little or no rust, but it's super important to Check before buying one at any point But to be fair, it lasted you 15 years!
Holy shit bro, that sounds awsome! I mean they kind of have enough power already, but more is always nice 😂 That Extra bit of torque on the low end actually makes a lot of sense for the 530i... So good luck with the build and I hope you enjoy it 🙏
Yes! The 530i is pretty Reliable but still quick and fun to drive. And even though a 540i is definetley less reliabile, the speed and Sound might be worth it (still not too Bad in reliability)
I mean I didn't really know about that, living in Europe yk But it makes sense I guess... Some have rust issues and people who own them often don't sell them. And there are way fewer in the US anyways... So thanks for the info! It's quite unfortunate though Here in Germany, I See a lot of them around. There is a street close to me where literally 4 E39s are parked basically behind Each other, on the side of the road💀 And what feels like every time driving around, I see at least one on the road...
yeah but please stop runing the suspension and exhaust on those cars. they were born perfect as they are. I rescued one with 20" wheels and put it back to stock and not only it looks better, it also drives better, all day in pure performance and luxury
I absoluteley get your point, but I personally really like the look of them, being slightly lowererd... Sure, it takes away some comfort, but anyways. I definitley agree at the topic of wheels with you! The absolut maximum should be 17" on an E39 and 16" probably Look the cleanest. And the exhaust Thing is a bit complicated... Full Systems or straight pipes are unneccessary I think, but like a decent axle back can Enhance the Sound a little. Without looking out of place or being obnoxious🤷♂️
@@AstralStef I guess it is getting old and the original exhaust is too quiet for your taste. I'm talking about people putting cheap exhausts or delete the cat. I have the chance to have landed a e39 with a quality aftermarket exhaust that is not droning and performs a pure sound.
Maybe 😂 You can really find a lot of great Deals here... We have a lot of E39s and I actually spent quite some time the last few weeks looking at prices etc. And I came along a lot of 528i and 530i models with 200-250k km (~120 to 150k ish miles) for 2-4k € and they sold super quickly👀
I mean they are👀 Obviously not always in great condition but that's not suprising at that price point. You can also get quite a bit money off by negotiating with the seller a lot of the time. But in case they are more expensive where you live... Where Do you live?
@@mvscenti wtf bro💀 that's a BARGIN! I knew there are really cheap ones but not like that... Super low milage especially for such a price... I hope you enjoy it haha
@@mvscenti ay what da hell? The 530i is probably the best trim for actual usability haha Is it even a manual? Paintwork as the only issue is not too bad my guy, a couple hundred bucks to make a $930 BMW be great still sounds like an awsome Deal! Gongratulations 🙏 You are so lucky
Cheap ? You have no idea what you're talking about, this is not a cheap car to maintain, is always those who never owned one who says is cheap but if you want it properly taken care of is really not cheap at all.
To be straight up, I have never owned one so no experience with them... You're right at this point. But from storys I read and problems I researched, their not too bad in reliability. Of course there are some issues because they are rather old by now, but there aren't too many in general from what I know
@@MrPista Is a 20 year old car, I wouldn't say reliable but sure, is very well documented but you can't call it cheap to maintain, an even well maintained you'll face problems like parts that aren't sold anymore and much more, these were quality cars made to last but they were never cheap, not 20 years ago nor today. They're cheap to buy, expensive to move.
@@robertadrianwayne I have to say that you're making good points here. There always is something that can Happen of course, you're right. And those bills can ad up... Like with a lot of older or used cars in general. And there certainly are some people with bad experiences. But especially here in Germany, they are very Well known for being quite reliable cars. And as parts for these cars are not too expensive here, my opinion is probably a bit biased anyways...
@@MrPista 205.000 Got it last Monday, already nearly 500km on it from my end It’s a long commuters diesel…. Purrs like a kitten, but the chassis isn’t in the best shape and it has a little service backlog because he had a new car and didn’t want to pour money into this anymore I’ll do what needs to be done, it went in today for a new rear tire that had no profile anymore (all 7 other tires are basically new) and an overdue Oil change, and they’re looking at the brakes to see if it needs calipers only or also disks which will be done after I know how expensive it will be together with a couple other things After that I’ll look how expensive it is to get it through TÜV, it still has it until December, and I only need it until November when I’ll probably get my dads current company lease (2019 Volvo V60)
@@arwo1143 well, that sounds pretty good to be fair, so you got yourself a nice Deal! Most used cars need some stuff fixed etc so I think you'll be fine🤷♂️ Btw, are you german? Talking about TÜV? 👀
@@MrPista 3000€ and it was in pretty good condition but i also had an E46 that made all kind of problems with the electronics and seals. i know many people with BMWs from E36 to F34 and everyone says that the main problems are the electronics. and they are pretty much useless after 200.000Km because they start leaking from all sides
@@shay-d9210 damn, that sucks to be fair... I never really came across many stories of these issues, so I never knew to much about them. But seals are common on like any older cars. They just ware out over time. And electrical stuff, especially on more luxurious cars sometimes just mess with themselves somehow... So I'm honestly sorry for you to have such bad experiences with these cars🙏 Have you maybe got another car that you have a better experience with?
Yeah, I'm sorry my guy... It's pretty difficult to find great fotage for a video yk I don't like these giant ones either, especially on an E39. I prefer like some 16' ones
@@MrPista It's not that the are giant. It's that somebody lowered the car and gave them enough negative chamber to go under the wheel well arches. It's a joke because anyone who knows suspensions know that it's not going to work when you are rubbing the inner fenders and riding the bump stops.
@@dwightlooi Ah ok, I get what you mean. It's more just stupid than a joke hahah I have to say, that I like the look of these cars being slightly lowererd. But it quickly Gets ridiculous and with the chamber not only shit do drive, but also way less safe with less contact to the street.
@@MrPista You should do a vid on the E39 M5... the LAST RELIABLE M5. The E60 S85 V10 all grenaded with or without the SMG -- good luck finding one these days. The F90's S63 Bi-Turbo sucks with its N63 heritage too. The S62 powered E39 was the last robust and reliable M5.
@@dwightlooi I don't really know. The M5 doesn't really fit the cars I normally talk about. Though I do really like them! But I also heard horror stories about the E39 M5s reliability... Same with the F10, some say they are Reliable and others say the opposite. Apart from that, I did a video on all the M5 generations a while back. I'm not saying it was a good Video, but it didn't do well to be honest hahah
If you're on the fence about one of these cars I recommend it. I own an 01 530i and I've never driven a car that has such a pleasant blend of slick sporty handling and ride/interior comfort. BMW doesn't make cars like this anymore.
That's awsome to hear about! I'm glad you love and appreciate yours.
Around 2000 were really the best years for BMW! They created the E39, E38, E46 but now... Just without soul...
Btw, is your 530i a manual or automatic?
Unfortunately they do not.
@@MrPistamanual
@@wmg378 absolute best practivcal car in the world IMO. a manual 530i 2001
what's your color? I like metallic blue with any multispoke light silver wheels or any color with the m5 Y-spoke wheels
trying to get as close to an m5 as I can
my 03 530i is such a beauty to drive and is super reliable since my bro and i have done preventive maintenance right after purchasing it
E30, E46, E39. Best BMWs ever.
@@user-eg1ye7cj7j they definetley are up there 🤝
the 540i had it for years and still love it
That sounds like an awsome car that gets you a lot of fun any joy haha
I really hope you keep it for a very long time and give it the love it deserves🙏
But btw, is you 540i a manual or automatic?
I have a 1999 M sport auto 528i. It is a fantastic motor. It looks brand new and it drives like brand new. I am 75 and it is the best car I have owned. For all reasons, so many. I have driven other prestige makes but this is just, a great looking car, fun to drive, reliable, and for the lemonade money paid for it in 2015 I still pinch myself to believe that it looks better than newer models. My son was driving a 60 thousand pounds Volvo, a company car. Extremely nice but my son said Dad the Beemer you have is better to drive and more fun. So I hope I can finish my driving days in this and pass it on to my son.189000 miles to date and a new battery only required 12 months ago. Enjoyed the video with all the models shown. Thanks for posting. Have subscribed. Bodywork in silver and suede seating. Not as cold as leather.
Sir, thanks a lot for sharing your expenrience and the positive feedback!
Your E39 really sounds like a great example of an incredible car🙏 It's great to hear that you love it as much as it deserves and hope you keep enjoying it, for as many more years as possible!
So I think you are a pretty cool dad! Your son must be glad to have you👍
By the way, suade being warmer than leathet is a good point haha, never thought about warmth for car seats🤔
That's a lovely story, I hope you and your bmw still have a lot of years to live and that your son will still be driving it even when your gone and think of the good ol times ❤️ love from Germany
Thank you Cookie and good wishes to you from the U.K.
@@Cookie-jb3xd Thank you Cookie and best wishes and love from the U.K to you too.
@@Cookie-jb3xd Thank you Cookie. Many good wishes to you in Germany. The home of the Beemer.
I've owned plenty of newer BMWs up to 2018, but I currently drive a 2000 e39 528i, best car I've ever owned. Nothing else comes close.
It's amazing to hear that you truely love and enjoy yours! So congratulations to owning one 🤝
They really are just incredible and aged super well.
Btw, which other BMWs did you own?
Just picked one up 3 months ago ❤❤❤❤
@@Adam-pm2ce Joo congratulations! That's awsome to hear dude!
I really hope you will love it as much as it deserves and enjoy it a lot🙏
Which model did you get btw?
Got a silver 1999 528. 75k on the clock. Interior is just about new but exterior is rough. I work at a bodyshop so I'll be spraying the whole car. Love the car.
@@Adam-pm2ce silver ist clean and elegant, the 528i a perfect Mix of fun and being economical, milage isn't that high... Sounds like an awsome purchase!
If it's just the exterior that's not great, you got yourself a nice car haha
And bro, working at a bodyshop makes you perfectly qualified to fix it up!
I'm sure you love it and hope you keep it for quite some time!
Do you mind me asking how much you paid for it? 👀
My wife gave her 1998 E39 AC Schnitzer 540i to our daughter before we migrated to Australia. It has 400,000 kms on it and it still growls. I did 90% of the maintenance. Beautiful powerful car.
That's some impressive milage actually! The are fine in terms of reliability, though they still have some issues...
Also props to you, for doing so much yourself! Probably saved a shit load of money haha
Giving it to your daughter is also quite a nice Thing to do, though I wonder why you moved to Austria? And what country did you live in before that?
I currently own an '03 540i 6MT and love it. It is my 3rd or 4th E39 and so far it is my favorite. My end game is an E39 M5 one day, but I currently own 3 5 series and I am getting everything I want out of them, so the M5 can wait... 2002 E39 540, 2016 F10 535i M-Sport, and 2010 E60 535i M-Sport.. The E39 is the Ultimate BMW in my opinion, the best Sedan design of all time..
Bro that's fucking crazy! I LOVE it!
540i is the coolest E39 spec (M5 is awsome too but even more unreliable), an E60 is always nice and I really love the F10s! Those are soo underrated too
I definetley understand that you get everything you could want out of them so I'm honestley super happy for you my friend.
Btw, as just and idea...
Maybe get an F10 M5🤔 I'm not Sure tbh but I think they are cheaper that E39 M5s. Also it would be dope to have 2 different era V8 5 series then 🤷♂️
The E39 is simply the best Bmw ever made ,I currently own 2003 530i and 2001 525it touring
I basically agree with you haha
Bro you literally have the perfect garage 😂
For how long have you had These two beauties?
For almost 6 years and would to add to my collection another 540i face-lift or E39 m5
@@tonychamoun2970 that is just amazing. How is reliability going over all those years?
Btw, I think the M5 is amazing of course, but the 540i would probably be a smarter decisions. Has a powerful V8 and you can get a nice one for less money than a cheap M5🤷♂️
BMW E39 The best machine ❤️🍀
It's definetley up there🙏 I really love them too and would love to get one as my first car
Have the 530d 2001 for 3 months now, 320000kms and still going fine! My past Audi a4 2009 had 220000kms and too many problems compare to this magnificient inline6!! 🙌🔥
E39 530i for sure...nothing beats the BMW Inline 6 M54 Powerhouse...😉😉
Absolutly right, their il6s are just awsome! The best thing about those I'd say, is that they make Power reliably.
But I gotta say that the V8s sound a bit better
i bought the e39 M5 that i grew up in from my dad, been working on fixing it up now. I could not be any happier with my first car
@@WynterMichey Oh my god man, that's amazing!
First of all, your dad has to be cool as a freezer in the snow.
And second of all, an E39 M5 as a first car is just sick
Congratulations my guy 🙏
How much did He ask you for it? And what kind of work does it need?
@MrPista he wanted 12k USD, for 2001 with 146k miles. mostly just needed a round of service after sitting in a garage for 2 years
@@WynterMichey sounds great I think hahah
Then I hope you'll love and enjoy it as your first car!
Drive safe🤝
Just got a 540i recently it was abandoned and free then I realized it has 102k miles and just needed a fuel pump tires and a normal tuneup and it is beautiful!
@@masonmoyer4592 oh my god man! That's amazing hahah
Seems like you got pretty damn lucky getting such an awsome car for such a great deal😂
Nice video on what is a great all around car. Among the 6 cars I own, my 2002 triple black e39 530ia sport is easily the best driver that I have.
Thanks a lot bro, I really appreciate the feedback!
You literally have the perfect E39 in what sounds like a gorgeous spec 🙏 They really are incredible machines and look amazing...
But I gotta ask you... What other cars do you have? 6 are a lot and your E39 is definetly a sign of great taste haha
Thanks, as I have 2009 LS 460awd, 1991 LS 400, 1999 Audi A8 Quattro, 2003 Triple Black Audi A4 cabriolet, 1979 Cadillac Seville, along with the E39.
@@stanleyadams2046 that is a fucking dope collection you got there! Congratulations!
Seems like you are into classy sadans / daily drivers a lot and I can relate to that haha
I've had a 03' 530i manual for 7 years/100k miles. despite facing every known issue on the e39, this car is always rewarding to drive and you can never not look back at it.
@@steezye3945 sounds like a fairly pleasing ownership experience haha
No issues to need rocket science for, at least 😂
But I'm really glad it's worth the extra effort for you! And that you get your E39 the love and appreciation it deserves 🤝
How expensive are they to maintain?
@@Birl well, it depends. There are some rather common quirks they can have (some cheaper than others) and there is a lot of age related maintnance that comes up at some point in time.
So stuff like bushings or seals can just get Bad over the years.
So if you get a well maintained one, you will save yourself a lot of money and time (if they were kept up with maintnance).
But if you get yourself one in Bad condition, it can get really expensive if you're unlucky...
I have a 2003 E39 530i M Sport, such a nice and reliable car. Best looking BMW has ever made.
Congratulations! That's Like the perfect version haha
Is it a manual or auto? And how much did you pay for it?
I am very glad you enjoy yours and hope that you will keep it for years to come!
Thank you! It’s an automatic and I got it 6-7 years ago, it was listed at $5,000 but got it lowered to $4,500. I have no plans to get rid of it anytime soon. It’s at 150K miles and it’s still going strong.
@@LimitlessCXIVI seems Like a petty fair deal and it's always awsome to get some money off the liste price haha
Especially for getting it 6 or 7 years ago! 😂 Bro you did great! And even better by keeping and loving that car🤝
@@MrPistaFor sure man! And I appreciate it brother!
I have a 540i touring sport in black, I have been restoring including a mate respraying over two years (he has been doing to a high level for 10 years) restored now for the inside and a couple of small suspension parts thats aren't availble at the moment, there must be better parts out there. Older cars are getting harder to keep on the road. Need bushens for my CL500 but none available at lest to deliver to Northern Ireland. Nothing has been straight forward but better than owning a souless car. The 540i sport is one of the best cars to drive I've ever had, pure smooth power that keeps going, so useful I've lumbers some stuff over the years in it. i was lucky the engine and gear box were rebuilt before I bought it. Munic Legends did the work so it pulls like a train. I did a search anmd there are 5 in the UK and 3 on the road. It is a beautiful car, like I said the interior is next and the seats are looking their age and 180K miles so will get the seats retrimmed with leather not sure to go more darker than the cream leather. I'm sure it will work out keepm it original black matalic and cream leather. The dark gun metal grey head liner is class. Great cars maybe the car enthusiast's woild choose.
Thanks for taking the time to share your Story here first of all!
It really sounds like a nice and fun project you have going on there... And I'm sure it's good fun to work on it with your friend!
I think that a cream interior Looks great with Black outside too👍 But you have a lot of options for retrimmed interior colours that Match with the Black, so I'd suggest to keep thinking about it a bit more just in case 🤔
i love it. I have a e34 530 and drives like a dream
Oh wow! The E34s are amazing, so congratulations my guy!
A 530i of that era is basically perfect... Fun to drive, sounds decent, rather reliable etc
I'm actually looking at getting a 528 or 530i as my first car rather soon, though I think I'm leaning towards the E39 as they are a good bit cheaper hahaha
Have 2 e39 530’s currently and use to have a 525 i. Maintain them properly(reasonable costs) and they will always pay you back.
@@andrewvyse9969 god damn, that's awsome man! But why two? 😂
I mean I get it, they are lovely cars so why not 2, but still... Though the important question of course, manual or Auto? 👀
@@MrPista long story I have 1 in one country and another in another country(both auto) the one that’s in the Uk is an individual in Swartz black with white leather. I use to have a manual 525 which I loved to sling around 🤪
@@andrewvyse9969 oh wow, that makes a lot of sense to be fair, but why do you need cars in different countries???
But anyways, for that kind of Situation, you've got a great solution haha
Black and white sounds amazing for an E39... Classy kind of Mafia spec
How much do you feel the Power difference between the 525 and 530? I would like to get one as my first car at some point and here in Germany, you can choose between everything reguarding options and specs of these cars yk
I have a 528i 1997 and it great putting facelifted headlights on it soon
That's awsome to hear! The 528i is probably the best mix of performance and smart choice haha
It's awsome that you like and enjoy it and fl headlights are a great idea! Simple, easy but a very noticable difference 👍
Wish you all the luck you need and all the fun you can get!
1998 523iA in front of my doorstep now for a short time. The car is very comfy even at high speeds on the Autobahn. Enough power to get from A to B quickly. Nearly 220k kilometers on the clock. Interior is in a great condition after 26 years... feel like the quality of the interior is outstanding! For now no major problems. Just a lovely drive!
Nice man! Congratulations!
These cars are really nice and beautiful, as well as of pretty good quality overall.
But as someone who would like an E39 as my first car, how is the experience in your 523i? So in terms of fuel consumption, speed, accelleration from stoplights, etc...
Ich bin übrigens auch Deutscher und werd auch oft auf der Autobahn landen haha
@@MrPista Fuel consumption is manageable and can be very different depending on how you drive ranging from 8-15l/100km. I never had very powerful cars so the 170hp from the 523i are enough for me at least. Could have bit more power in the low rpms but when you rev it up it comes alive nicely! If you had powerful cars before like 250hp+ I would recommend a bigger engine. (Bin mal bei Englisch geblieben vielleicht hat ja noch wer Spaß dran der kein Deutsch kann :D)
@@PolitischeImmunität I mean it sounds alright, but I'd definetley want to go faster occasionally... So I think I'll keep looking at 528is and 530is
Bin noch 17 und hab bisher nur begleitetes Fahren... Also noch nichts über 150ps als Diesel und 200ps als Benziner gefahren.
Mit dem bei Englisch bleiben war ein sehr netter Gedanke haha
@@MrPista Sei dir aber bewusst bei unseren Spritpreisen hier in DE dass dich die größeren Motoren an der Tanke auffressen vor allem wenn du viel Stadt fährst.
@@PolitischeImmunität Ja das ist halt so die Sache... Auch bei Versicherung und Einkauf sind die auch etwas teurer... Wobei der Verbrauch angeblich relativ ähnlich zu deinem 523i ist🤷♂️
Viel in der Stadt wär ich aber auch nicht unterwegs. Eher auf Landstraßen, in Kleinstädten, der Autobahn und allgemein auf längeren Touren.
Ich bin aber auch echt noch unsicher. Vor allem weil ich bald den A2 Führerschein machen möchte und Auto und Motorrad gleichzeitig zu kaufen brutal teuer wäre💀 Weiß also momentan gar nicht, was ich zuerst haben wollen würde...
Funny you mention the Audi A5, I currently Daily Drive a B7 Audi A4 Avant S-Line 6MT... What a fun car to drive.. It is a Full Bolt on Build with a Stage 1 EuroDyne Tune, so Im hoping somewhere in the neighborhood of 400whp+/- (This is my Magic number for all my "Cars". 400WHP is the target for them all.
Bro your are holy or sth becauese you have an awsome Taste in cars😂
Just Like with the 5series, you can never go wrong with an A4 haha
The Thing is that i'm 17 and live in Germany so in Like half a year I can drive on my own. But I'm really not Sure if I should get an A5 8T or an E39 530i... Both would be taken as manuals of course ☝️
I think the A5 is more reasonable and as the 3.0 tdi more fuel efficient and faster... But the E39s are cheaper and soo nice too 💀
@@MrPista where you live? You can try my 530i 😁
@@Cookie-jb3xd oh damn! Literally came along that Comment just now👀
I live in Germany but I doubt you'd want to put a 17yo dude Inside your 530i😂
But seriously, thanks a lot for such a generous offer! But I have quite limited driving experience...
I love my 528i m sport one. Cruises great gets 28 mph and still does 150mph with over 230,000 miles on original engine and transmission of course I got rid of my clutch fan for electric fan and redid my whole cooling system.
Love to hear about that! The 528i might just be the perfect E39, as it combines Power, fun, fuel economy and reliability the best.
The question is where you drive 150mph 😂 Could do that here in Germany, but I can't really think of any other place...
By the way, did you do the fan and cooling system yourself? And is your car a manual or automatic? 👀
I have an 03 540 msport. 220k miles and still going strong. I've had several other newer bmws but the e39 is my favorite.
Alright... That's just freaking awsome, man! You literally have the perfect E39! But it's automatic, isn't it?
And since you teased it a little, I'm really curious which other beamers you collected over time 🤔
@@MrPista hell no. 6 speed manual. E90 335 x drive, e53 v8 and f15 50i. The e90 was fast as shit but kinda tight inside. The e53 was a good suv but the ergos bugged me and the auto trans took a shit. The f15 is decent but has a lot of rattles.
@@pugs1377 I was hoping you you to say that you freaking Legend🤝
Then you really have the perfect BMW haha
But you overall have pretty nice ones... Yeah, the Space in a 3 series is a Thing of its own. But these 5x Gens are pretty cool I think. Have never been in one so idk about the creaks and all, and that issue with the transmission is a real bummer...
Do you have any other cars by Chance? Or are you a Full on bmw kind of guy?
@@MrPista I've had a lot of rwd Volvos and 1st gen rx7s. (Hence boosted12a) Over the decades. Volvo is by far the most reliable car I've ever owned.
@@MrPista iver had a lot of rwd Volvos and 1st gen rx7s.
I currently have a 2009 MB SL. I wanted something more practical with a back seat for a big dog, and wanted something cheap but car enthusiast oriented… so I was thunking of this car under 6k.
@@timothydowd4180 well, if you ask me, I really think they are a great option! And depending on where you live, 6k should put you into a quite decent one...
@@MrPista thanks. My plan was to use an E39 BMW 5 series as a enthusiast practical daily driver for errands and taking my dog and parents around when needed and then use my MB SL more as a fun weekend sports car. The MB SL is horrid on gasoline and putting miles on it will result in expensive repairs down the line. So i wanted the fuel efficient e39 525i … im not into acceleration or power on a 5 series… my SL has that.
@@timothydowd4180 then it sounds like it matches your need pretty well! And as long as you get yourself a well looked after example in good condition, you should be very happy with a 525i 👍
As an owner of 540i + manual + LSD from M5, there is one thing I would say if you consider buying E39. ONLY and ONLY if you will fix it yourself. Have place and tools to do so, otherwise it may cost fortune. There is always something to do and labour price is huge comparing to car itself. Many workshops doesnt even want to fix them, many want but arent capable to not fk it and ones who can and should usually are expensive. From Poland perspective, currently decend, healthly 540i is around $10k usd. I spent within 3 years around ~13k usd on mainteanance, mods, repairs and so on and its still far from being perfect, and Im doing like 90% things myself. For people that will give car to mechanic for everything, this car isnt worth it at all.
E39 is brilliant car but only if you can live with its problems. Buying parts become bigger and bigger problem every year, a lot parts are stopped being produced by alternative manufacturers. OEM parts can cost 2 kidneys or they aren't available at all anymore.. and thats all just for 540i, for M5 its 500% worse, thats literally hell to maintain. I know guy who has M5 and in the end he bought second one, just to have parts to move when parts that require repair arent available to buy anywhere.
I could be continuing that topic for much longer.. just take off pink glasses when you think about this car, otherwise something that should give you fun will become a hell.
First of all, thanks for taking the time to write all of this!
And I have to say that I generally agree, that when buying any cheap cars, you should probably be ready to fix some things yourself... Labor prices are really high, especially on BMWs.
But it's not really like everything brakes on E39s. They generally still are reliable. But the 540i and M5 are known to have way more issues and of course to be more expensive... I won't say that the other models are without problems, but there certainly are a lot less. Also depending on the milage and previous owners, especially on a manual 540i, it might have been beat up a lot in it's life... They are fast, sound and handle great, are RWD and a lot of fun, so possibly someone didn't treat it well
I mean with the LSD in yours, I'd not be suprised if you drift it yourself haha
Had an 520i auto for 2 years, took quite a bit of work to make it a great car, but was worth it. Now owning a 528i Manuel and boy, I never imagined how big of an impact that engine would be. It feels like I was driving a lump before. Such a fun car, but insanely great cruiser. Only downside is, that the cars usually need a lot of maintenance, but that’s honestly expected of 25 year old cars
Oh man... I want one as my first car, so thanks for confirming my need for a 528i or 530i hahaha
They are more expensive and maintnance Gets somewhere anyways, but the driving experience... Makes the difference between a daily and a fun daily 🏎️💨
@@MrPista I always had the same dream :D
Go for it! But you shouldnt be afraid to work on the car yourself, but the community is quite big, so its easy to find stuff and help online. Manuel 523i is probably a great choice for you as well!
@@SchroederLPs I'd actually be very happy to work on my own car :)
The cool think about it is that I got quite a bit of mechanic knowledge throughout my family, so I have access to basically all the tool 👀
523 and 525s actually make more sense so I'm always thinking like... Idk, a 528i is faster... And we have the Autobahn...
I have a 523i 98, I love my car, is fun to drive, is fast, confortable, nice. I really tell you. You will never be desspointed with one car like this. , Greetings from Costa Rica.
Thanks for coming by and sharing your experience!
These cars are truely amazing, like you said 🤌
And at the moment, I'm actually looking like every Day on the Internet searching E39s, here in Germany haha
I want to get one as my first cars and they are quite cheap here... But I'm looking at 528i and 530i's to get the most fun. I'm not saying it's reasonable nor smart to do that and skip the 523 and 525's, but idk... I can drive fast here in Germany hahaha
I'm really happy for you that you love your car and enjoy it like you should🙏
All the best from Germany my guy!
I currently have a 2009 MB SL roadster. I wanted a second vehicle… something more practical with a back seat for a big dog and to occassionally take my elderly parents around in, and I wanted something cheap but car enthusiast oriented… so I was thunking of this car under 6k. My budget is limited but I dont want a boring econo car.
I own a 2002 bmw e39 touring 2.2 i6 and it is perfect. Owned it for 7 years never had a problem till a month ago and it had rocker gasket done and speed sensor that is it. All in all an amazing car. I also habe a 2.5tds e39 and a 530i e39 both over 200k on clock and still running perfect. All 3 autos oh and i also have a 2001 730i v8 and again no problems bmw make good old cars. They dont make them like they used to thats for sure
Dude what the hell?! You are collecting these beauties haha
Congratulations on having such awsome cars! It’s awsome to hear that you appreciate each one of them and have good ownership experiences. The fact that you own E39s and an E38 speaks of perfect taste, as those are some of the most beautiful cars ever made! (in my opinion) So you definetly are correct… They don’t make them like they used too... 90s BMWs really are something special in general and it's kind of sad how much they changed.
Btw, I actually have a video on the E38 too😂 So you’re welcome to check it out if you want to!
@@MrPista i will check that out for sure my friend. Yes i have a good collection of e39/e38's. I love the old bm's from the 90's. Im still looking to buy one more e38 lol what can i say i have a bmw bug lol
@@MrPista i will upload a video of the e39 2.2 i6 soon mate so keep watch others also later on :-)
@@dieselpower7075 Sounds great!
Oh yes, you do for sure! I love them too becauese there isn't really anything else, that comes close to them in styling and class. Also 90s BMWs are of real nice quality!
Which E38 would you want to get? I can't blame you for how much you like them because I absoluteley understand it😂
I myself think about getting an E39 / E38 (or an Audi A5 8t) as my fist car and it's a really difficult choice... At least I have a few more months to decide haha
@@dieselpower7075 I actually checked out your chanal after your 1st comment and wondered why you don't use your collection to maybe make some videos! Would be really interesting for sure!
I mean E39s and E38s are love by a lot of people, so having all of them would make you stand out on UA-cam for sure🤔
Really enjoyed the video, my only suggestion would be to remove the listing - Im on youtube, I can go to the wiki myself. Hearing your opinions is so much more entertaining
Thanks a lot for the feedback my guy!
But I don't exactley know what you mean with the listing... Do you mean like HP numbers and so on?
Though I get your point with getting more personality into the videos insted of just bland facts and shit! Been thinking about that the last few weeks too haha
So thanks again! I will definetly take it to heart for my next video🙏
e39's are THE shit. I have a 525i touring and 540i sedan. I just dont want any other car
That's awsome! You have a practical and a fun car, so you got it all pretty much haha. Nö reason to want anything else🤷♂️
Btw, are yours manuals or automatics?
@@MrPista Im in USA unlikely to see manuals here if not M5, both autos but not forever
@@gustavocobra77 ah ok, didn't know about that. But what do you mean with not forever? Wanna manual swap them or what?
@@MrPista initially 540i is heading that way yes when the wind is favorable ;)
@@gustavocobra77 perfect choice! Make the fun car more fun and let the touring stay as it is🤝
I just got s 1 owner 528i M Sport with 111k miles. It's perfect!
Holy crap that Sound amazing! I literally want one of those as my first car haha
But is it a manual or automatic? And how much did it cost you🤔
For good power, reliability and ease of maintenance, choose the 528i or 530i.
Exactley! I would love to get one of them as my first car, but there is a problem... I looked into insurance for first cars here in Germany and got quoted 1,8k and about 3.8k A YEAR 💀
Tuning 18 in 5 months and do not want to pay that for a car buying budget of 4-7k 😂
530is owned for too many years now. Shockingly good car. No dead-ahead-slack in the rack and pinion steering, great brakes, and the auto transmission in manual mode is worth the effort.
Congratulations for owning one🤝 They really are amazing cars! So it's very reasonable to keep the forever...
I honestly think that the 530i is the best option amomg the E38s, as they are Reliable, but still powerful and fun to drive!
And while I do have to say that I'd personally take a manual oder an automatic one, it does make sense to have them as an auto... Those really are good transmissions.
But btw, for how long have you owned your car? Too many years can mean a lot haha
@@MrPista 17-18 years.
@@johnshaw359 Wow! That's a very long time haha
Quite impressive 👍 So it seems like you genuenly love your car a lot! I really hope you will keep driving and enjoying it for many more years to come 🙏
@@MrPista Yeah, and the 3.0 Euro4 engine standard means no emission taxes in the UK cities, which is more love.
@@johnshaw359 The car gives you some love back haha
I didn't actually know that with just Euro4, Emission taxes could get dumped in the UK...
Here in Germany, you need Euro 4 to even drive in a lot of our big Citys and we get fu*ked by taxes anyways💀
Hello i am currently koking for a e39 but the only one within my area and budget is 520i E39 M52. Whats your opinion on it?
It will be my first car so i accept all tips, i have nobody to Ask for help close to me so thanks for helping 😊
Hey, I'd already say that you have pretty good taste haha. I actually want an E39 as my first car too👀
The thing with the 520i though is that they just are slower, than for example a 525 or 528. Apart from that, they are great!
They are generally very reliable engines and the rest of the car is mostly like in any E39, so still great!
So if you don't intend to drive you car rather fast sometimes, a 520i should be absolutly fine. They still handle and drive great, look just as good as the other ones, have the same nice interior and are generally cheaper to run! Especially insurance should be cheaper and you might save money on fuel, as you'd probably drive more responsibly in one haha
But does that car come with a manual or automatic transmission? And what actually is your budget?
Also if you would actually prefer a different engine (depending on your budget and what you want a car for) you could Look a bit further away from your area and have the car Transported, or just drive it back home. Though you might need help of some friends or family member there.
I'm also pretty glad if I can help you! It's fun to share some E39 love 🤝
@@MrPista i am from norway and the range is pretty far lol 100km area, i am buying this from a car dealer tho, so its a bit safer then buying from a stranger at the market place. I want a e39 with better engine but nothing is close so yhe. I have already bought a ford focus and I will prob sell it or trade it in bec it’s slow af and ugly. But I have a budget on 5000$ dollar ish
@@smilinglight5678 hmm, that is complicated...
To be honest, I doubt that a 520i would be a lot faster than a focus. Has more Power, but is definetley heavier.
But buying from a dealership actually makes sense in Norway, especially becauese of rust! Though you should still have a good Look on any car up there.
So I'm not exactley sure what you should do, but a 520i might honestly be too slow for you then... But I mean you could test drive it🤷♂️
@@smilinglight5678 Like MrPista said, rust is gonna be the main issue due to the salt used during winter... unless you're only gonna drive it in the summer and have it like a garage queen during winter. I live in Sweden, and you can't really trust dealers here to have a good grip on the common E39 rust issues. You have to check it yourself very very carefully. The design of the E39 is such that the rust issues on the side skirts/sills and the back jacking points will usually be waaay bigger than what first meets the eye. Meaning, they can look pretty fine on the surface, but even a small rust spot on the sills can imply huge rust holes underneath. You won't know whether or not it's swiss cheese under there unless you check yourself. In bad cases, the jack can go straight through the jacking point if you have to lift the car to e.g. change a tire or a break pad etc. So even if it's from a dealer, make sure to learn about the common E39 rust spots and carefully check all of them yourself. In my opinion, E39s are great cars except for exactly this one issue, and it's very much exacerbated in the Nordic climate due to the heavy salting during winter.
520 has the same build quality. less interior options. Maybe it's a 4 gear automatic? That's dissapointing if that's the case.
At my stage in life I find the power is enough (528) because I only need it on the highway (when it gets going it can easily reach from 100-170++) and I feel the engine is a lot easier to maintain and trust for long trips. Handling is the same.
It's a smart choice if you don't have a 530 available. I've seen 530 and they're in very poor condition so the lower models in good condition are a much easier choice.
I find engine size less important than a perfect body and seats, and no oil/coolant leaks. the rest can be fixed/swapped! Sadly where I am 530s are just abused by their owners and sold for double the price of a 528
Such good cars i used to have a 530i sport auto but now ive got a 528i 5 speed and both had over 200k
Those are some really nice cars! So congrats to owning them my friend 🤝
But which one of those two do you prefer? I mean you experienced both of them🤔
Anyways, I hope you'll keep and enjoy your 528i for a long time to come!
@MrPista I used to think the 530 was better but now I like my 528i wayy more it's got black interior, not a single light on the dash nor a leak and ALL the window regulators work and I just finished some custom lci headlights for it
@@tafariyoung1729 that sounds like a beautiful spec and great condition! Especially becauese quite a few E39s suffer from bad rust issues...
Can you actually feel the performance difference between the 528 and 530? And how much more fun is the manual Transmission in them?
purchasing a 530i 2003. it needs some work but it runs with a new transmission. oil leak gotta fix possible coolant and the radio and dash screens
That still sounds decebt, even though it has a couple of issues! So it surely will be a very fun project haha
But how much did you pay for it?
@@MrPista with 178k miles on the engine, 3000. I cant find anything remotely close in as half decent condition
@@DJIronChef Doesn't seem too bad to be fair, though there is a good amount of work ahead of you...
But what country are you getting it in?
Becauese here in Germany, you already get ones running and driving, in rather good condition, for less than 3k haha
I AM STILL searching for the perfect one!
This can get quite difficult with any car, depending on where you are searching and your budget... So how much would you pay and which model do you want to get?
It's very surprising how amazing these cars are to drive. They beat everything newer by a mile. Only car that I think was better to drive was 2020 Volvo S90
Thanks for sharing some of your expenrience! These cars just are awsome in basically every way and just so special 🙏
A newer S90 is a damn high standard to compare the E39 to, but I gotta say, it's a nice example! Really points out the E39s quality, but it's a bit crazy haha
@@MrPista I know, but it's just the way it is in my opinion lol. Currently I have a 2008 E60 and it's a good car too but I just don't like it as much as the E39. I miss my E39 days and I really wanna buy one again. I really want an E38 more but in Finland there is no rust free ones for a decent prize.
@@axuli99 The Thing about that comparison is not that it's really wrong, because the E39 is awsome to drive. But it probably feels better when you love a cars so much.
I agree, E60s are good cars for sure, but there is just something about the E39 that makes it nicer and feel better...
The E38 is literally a work of art, so I definitly can relate to you wanting one.
Btw, for how long did you have an E39 and what happened to it?
@@MrPista I had 2 actually, the first one was supposed to be a temporary cheap car but I really fell in love with it and drove it for 2 years. Just had to be sold for parts/scrap because of rust. The second one, 2001 530D was in really good condition all around with nice options and all. That time I was really looking for a one that I could drive for years. The interior was super rare, mostly the reason I bought that one as i thought it looked so interesting and cool. I think the interior color is called royal green or stone green and it was with leather and wood trim. Also the car itself was Oxford green. Got to enjoy that one for about 7 months only. My little sister totaled it in a crash while borrowing it, wasn't her fault tho as another car banged it up from the passenger front blasting a redlight. Insurance company just paid the money for it as they deemed it unfixable/not worth fixing. 2 weeks after that I got an idea and started planning another E39. I tried to call the junkyard if I could come and tear the interior off for the new car because I fell in love with it so bad but they had already scrapped it lol. So I scrapped the plan in dissapointment and got the E60 after and been driving it since 2020 without a single issue.
@@axuli99 That's what I call a very unique story, kind of sad to be fair...
It would be awsome to get another one, but getting one without rust is probably a bit harder up north. So the E60, even though it's less special, maybe makes more sense to have for you. And I mean 0 problems in like 3 years is great haha
You shouldn't give up the dream of another E39 or an E38, but I don't think you should let it drag you down. E60 are still super nice cars!
Given all other things being equal, would people here prefer a 525i manual or a 530i auto?
I really Like that question! Thanks for that already haha
I honestley think the 525i manual would take it here becauese manuals are way more fun to drive and the 525 still has enough Power to enjoy it.
The 530i auto would still be a great car but more as Like a daily or for longer Highway Trips. But it would still be fun to enjoy the speed and comfort
I'm just about to get a 2001 525i manual (European version) with the full M Sport pack in really great condition. Silver with black leather interior. I would perhaps have preferred a 530i, but manuals are really hard to find, and the performance difference between the two (525i manual and 530i auto) is surprisingly little, so I'm happy. And yes, manual is so much more fun and involving!
@@michaelford8986 that's just amazing bro! For how much are you gonna get it? And where, so what country?
They Look super clean in silver and their interior is beautiful in Black. I think you made the right decisions here so congratulations!
I get the will to buy a 530i becauese I feel the same... I'm tuning 18 in 6 months and it would be amazing to get one as they are under 4k as manual in decent condition here in Germany. But I'm pretty sure that if I decide even if I get an A5 or the E39, it might Happen to be a 525i too becauese reality is gonna Hit me haha
@@MrPista Too much! Haha! But it's totally original with only 175K. Hasn't been used in the winter for the last 15 years. It's totally rust free and look almost like new. All necessary work has been done (all the expected stuff) and it has nearly new tyres on the front and new on the back. I'm in Finland so car prices are WAAYYYY higher than they are in the UK or Germany. However, I think really good E39's are getting rare and I will keep it original and look after it well so It will be an investment as prices for good examples are going up!
@@michaelford8986 Sounds Like a really great one so I'm sure you will be very happy with it.
That investment aspect is a very good point becauese your totally right! They in many countries have gone up in value over the last few years and will rise further for sure. So I don't really think you could loose your money over a few years when u get it 🤷♂️
I honestley know pretty much nothing about Finnland... Only that it's cold as anything, you can own Guns to Some degree and the people are apparentley pretty friendly haha
Even in Afghanistan i have an e39 528i 97 a great car love it
That awsome! I'm glad you enjoy it 🙏
The 528 might litterally be the best Option, becauese they are fun but decently economical. I'd assume that they don't have an rust issues in Afghanistan, or am I wrong here?
Also do you drive a manual or automatic?
@@MrPista its automatic luckily its in a very good condition and when i findet milage was 85000 in one year of ownership no problem milage is 97200
@@afghanboy103 sounds pretty good! That's really not a lot of milage on a car of this age, so congratulations
But how much did you pay for it? 🤔
@@MrPista 2500$
I have a 540 i 2000,sport 127,000 milse,,,very clean..7,000
Ooh that sounds like an absolute dream haha
Great price, amazing car and surely a lot of fun for you👀
I want buy my 2nd car and i cant decide do i want E39 or honda prelde... I love both ♥
@@loordgabriell5694 I personally prefer the E39... But my car Taste is very European anyways haha
Have you gotten to test drive both of them? I mean they both are great cars and deserve to be considered🤔
@@MrPista Well i own E36 like 10 years rn i did drive my uncle 525d and i like it but is too slow comparing to my 328i and ebout honda no never had a chance to drive it but i always wanted it too
@@loordgabriell5694 well, a 328i vs 525d is not really a fair comparison I think... A 530i would probably be a better Follow up to your E36. The Extra 40HP or sth should cancel out the extra weight, aber in terms of going fast
I own a 1998 540i in need of a timing chain replacement. Also needed interior work..The cost is expensive However, when operating I love the ride, suspension, overall..Friends are teasing me of mental imbalance
Please give insight & encouragement to vendors for parts, email me upgrade ideas, etc.
All is welcomed
The E39 M5 is my dream car.. i just want to know why bmw do not makes cars like this anymore😢😢😢
@@karimhakimi6752 then you made a great choice hahaha
It really is a incredible car!
But like not a single car company these days makes anything like it anymore. And I don't really understand why either...
E39 M5 has a 5L engine. I have a 2003 530i and don't plan on selling it
Yeah, I made a little mistake there haha
The 530i is super nice! Powerful but responsible, a great Mix. That's great to hear and I hope you will never have a reason to do so👀
Btw, is it a manual or auto?
I have since 2009 a 2002 530dA, its perfect engine car but it does not matter becase: rust, rust, rust. My rear lift point is rusted through, so that means my audi a2 will live much longer than e39….So if its older than 20 years you are too late chassis is gone.
Oh man, that sucks... Rust can really do these cars dirty.
They gotta be looked after a lot to prevent them from rusting, which can get super difficult...
So is it worth it for you to throw money at it to fix it?
There are quite some with little or no rust, but it's super important to Check before buying one at any point
But to be fair, it lasted you 15 years!
I have a 530i steptronic and wants to modify with a supercharged 😏
Holy shit bro, that sounds awsome! I mean they kind of have enough power already, but more is always nice 😂
That Extra bit of torque on the low end actually makes a lot of sense for the 530i... So good luck with the build and I hope you enjoy it 🙏
You said you would get a 530i or 540i ?
Yes! The 530i is pretty Reliable but still quick and fun to drive.
And even though a 540i is definetley less reliabile, the speed and Sound might be worth it (still not too Bad in reliability)
E39s are getting hard to come by in the states.
I mean I didn't really know about that, living in Europe yk
But it makes sense I guess... Some have rust issues and people who own them often don't sell them. And there are way fewer in the US anyways...
So thanks for the info! It's quite unfortunate though
Here in Germany, I See a lot of them around. There is a street close to me where literally 4 E39s are parked basically behind Each other, on the side of the road💀
And what feels like every time driving around, I see at least one on the road...
Hi I have e39 528i cool car
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Oh damn that's awsome! They are more than just cool🤝
For how long have you had it so far?
yeah but please stop runing the suspension and exhaust on those cars. they were born perfect as they are. I rescued one with 20" wheels and put it back to stock and not only it looks better, it also drives better, all day in pure performance and luxury
I absoluteley get your point, but I personally really like the look of them, being slightly lowererd... Sure, it takes away some comfort, but anyways.
I definitley agree at the topic of wheels with you! The absolut maximum should be 17" on an E39 and 16" probably Look the cleanest.
And the exhaust Thing is a bit complicated... Full Systems or straight pipes are unneccessary I think, but like a decent axle back can Enhance the Sound a little. Without looking out of place or being obnoxious🤷♂️
The exhaust is not perfect but the rest are
@@AstralStef fair point my guy, I agree with you... But I mean most cars don't sound great stock haha
@@AstralStef I guess it is getting old and the original exhaust is too quiet for your taste. I'm talking about people putting cheap exhausts or delete the cat. I have the chance to have landed a e39 with a quality aftermarket exhaust that is not droning and performs a pure sound.
@@captainLoknar my issue is that either the exhaust is a big premium or it’s very cheap, no in between I’m looking for the in between balance 😭
M5 4.8 400hp
Oh shit, what did I say in the video?
Thanks for pointing out my mistake! I honestly appreciate it🙏
BRO IT MAY BE MORE ECONOMICAL TO SHIP ONE FROM GERMANY TO THE STATES
Maybe 😂 You can really find a lot of great Deals here... We have a lot of E39s and I actually spent quite some time the last few weeks looking at prices etc.
And I came along a lot of 528i and 530i models with 200-250k km (~120 to 150k ish miles) for 2-4k € and they sold super quickly👀
God I wish it was cheap
I mean they are👀
Obviously not always in great condition but that's not suprising at that price point. You can also get quite a bit money off by negotiating with the seller a lot of the time.
But in case they are more expensive where you live... Where Do you live?
Got one 4 months ago $930 128000 on the dash
@@mvscenti wtf bro💀 that's a BARGIN!
I knew there are really cheap ones but not like that... Super low milage especially for such a price...
I hope you enjoy it haha
@@MrPista exactly bro, it was a steal. 530i. only problem was the paint which is fixed now 💀
@@mvscenti ay what da hell? The 530i is probably the best trim for actual usability haha
Is it even a manual?
Paintwork as the only issue is not too bad my guy, a couple hundred bucks to make a $930 BMW be great still sounds like an awsome Deal!
Gongratulations 🙏 You are so lucky
Cheap ? You have no idea what you're talking about, this is not a cheap car to maintain, is always those who never owned one who says is cheap but if you want it properly taken care of is really not cheap at all.
To be straight up, I have never owned one so no experience with them... You're right at this point.
But from storys I read and problems I researched, their not too bad in reliability. Of course there are some issues because they are rather old by now, but there aren't too many in general from what I know
@@MrPista Is a 20 year old car, I wouldn't say reliable but sure, is very well documented but you can't call it cheap to maintain, an even well maintained you'll face problems like parts that aren't sold anymore and much more, these were quality cars made to last but they were never cheap, not 20 years ago nor today. They're cheap to buy, expensive to move.
@@robertadrianwayne I have to say that you're making good points here. There always is something that can Happen of course, you're right. And those bills can ad up... Like with a lot of older or used cars in general.
And there certainly are some people with bad experiences. But especially here in Germany, they are very Well known for being quite reliable cars.
And as parts for these cars are not too expensive here, my opinion is probably a bit biased anyways...
Bout a 520d for 500€……
@@arwo1143 That's awsome dude hahah
How many miles has that engine seen? 👀
@@MrPista 205.000
Got it last Monday, already nearly 500km on it from my end
It’s a long commuters diesel…. Purrs like a kitten, but the chassis isn’t in the best shape and it has a little service backlog because he had a new car and didn’t want to pour money into this anymore
I’ll do what needs to be done, it went in today for a new rear tire that had no profile anymore (all 7 other tires are basically new) and an overdue Oil change, and they’re looking at the brakes to see if it needs calipers only or also disks which will be done after I know how expensive it will be together with a couple other things
After that I’ll look how expensive it is to get it through TÜV, it still has it until December, and I only need it until November when I’ll probably get my dads current company lease (2019 Volvo V60)
@@arwo1143 well, that sounds pretty good to be fair, so you got yourself a nice Deal!
Most used cars need some stuff fixed etc so I think you'll be fine🤷♂️
Btw, are you german? Talking about TÜV? 👀
Am hording these cars
Really?? How many have you got 👀
i have one and the electronics are pure bullshit i hate everything about this car and regret buying it
God damn👀 sounds like you got pretty unlucky there... They usually are reliable...
How much did you pay for it? And what condition was it in?
@@MrPista 3000€ and it was in pretty good condition but i also had an E46 that made all kind of problems with the electronics and seals. i know many people with BMWs from E36 to F34 and everyone says that the main problems are the electronics. and they are pretty much useless after 200.000Km because they start leaking from all sides
@@shay-d9210 damn, that sucks to be fair... I never really came across many stories of these issues, so I never knew to much about them.
But seals are common on like any older cars. They just ware out over time. And electrical stuff, especially on more luxurious cars sometimes just mess with themselves somehow...
So I'm honestly sorry for you to have such bad experiences with these cars🙏 Have you maybe got another car that you have a better experience with?
Those wheels are a joke.
Yeah, I'm sorry my guy... It's pretty difficult to find great fotage for a video yk
I don't like these giant ones either, especially on an E39.
I prefer like some 16' ones
@@MrPista It's not that the are giant. It's that somebody lowered the car and gave them enough negative chamber to go under the wheel well arches. It's a joke because anyone who knows suspensions know that it's not going to work when you are rubbing the inner fenders and riding the bump stops.
@@dwightlooi Ah ok, I get what you mean.
It's more just stupid than a joke hahah
I have to say, that I like the look of these cars being slightly lowererd. But it quickly Gets ridiculous and with the chamber not only shit do drive, but also way less safe with less contact to the street.
@@MrPista You should do a vid on the E39 M5... the LAST RELIABLE M5. The E60 S85 V10 all grenaded with or without the SMG -- good luck finding one these days. The F90's S63 Bi-Turbo sucks with its N63 heritage too. The S62 powered E39 was the last robust and reliable M5.
@@dwightlooi I don't really know. The M5 doesn't really fit the cars I normally talk about.
Though I do really like them! But I also heard horror stories about the E39 M5s reliability...
Same with the F10, some say they are Reliable and others say the opposite.
Apart from that, I did a video on all the M5 generations a while back. I'm not saying it was a good Video, but it didn't do well to be honest hahah