So we didn't really touch on the V8 versions of this car in the video, we wanted to give some proper attention to the cheapest trim in the family! There are some great primers on those already available, including in Pumphrey's own segment on Speeed (Which you all have probably seen already lol) ua-cam.com/video/xXqDk1-yYjs/v-deo.htmlsi=xHg_YUj1YZfXZOK9&t=255
My Dad bought an e39 520i in 2008. We drove it for 2 years and it is a timeless classic. The car has 50k miles now and still runs and runs and runs... one of the best cars I own rn
Golden-Era BMW in every way. Older BMWs are a love-hate relationship. I had my dad's E46 320i (2.2 M54) 5 speed and now an E70 X5 35d. They've not been trouble free at all, but when they work they're amazing. When they break, not so much. I agree, if you love the cars and do the work yourself, it's worth it. Great if it's not your only car.
First BMW I ever worked on was a friend's E39 M5. Might get one myself at some point. I love that this car was the first to ever have halo headlights. I think it's so cool that BMW figured out how to make halos before the use of LEDs was a thing.
Cut your teeth on a legend!!! And the halos are just beyond cool. I remember trying to get some halos working on my Acura Integra after seeing the cleanest BMW rolling down the street with just the angel eyes illuminated 🤩
@@Automobros I also installed halo headlights on my SVT focus I had in high school. I thought it was soooo cool at the time but now anytime I see a car with halos that doesn’t have them from the factory I cringe
@ 7 years. It was my brother’s for 7 years before that. He wasn’t driving it much for a few years after he bought a new 911S so I bought it from him. Owners of newer M5’s I’ve met tell me to never sell it cuz it’s a good car.
I'd say ANY Bmw from the nineties is worth having, it's that sweet spot where modernity meets classic design. I don't think that decade will ever be bettered, certainly not for Bmw. I'm more of an E38 or even E34 kinda guy but yeah, the E39 is up there at the top and yours is perfect, congrats! On a different note it feels like it was only yesterday that you celebrated 500 then 1000 subs and look at you now, well done! 🎉 Greetings from Southern Italy 👋🏻😊
Could not agree with you more!!! Every one of their 90s models looks timeless. The E34 has the quintessential BMW face, and the E38 ignited my passion for BMWs and cars in general! (Can't tell you how many times I watched The Transporter for that car alone) 🥰 And thank you so much man!!! We can't tell you how much we appreciate you sticking with us while we try and figure out this UA-cam stuff 🙏🙏 we're so excited for next year, we have some big plans!
recently i found a 525i E39 on marketplace with 37k miles on it, it has really clean white interior and the engine also really clean look and im interesting to buy this one😭😭
Yes. As long as its not in Europe as they are mostly rotten. Wish it my old individual was from a sunny place as it jacking points were rotten. Yours looks epic
So we didn't really touch on the V8 versions of this car in the video, we wanted to give some proper attention to the cheapest trim in the family! There are some great primers on those already available, including in Pumphrey's own segment on Speeed (Which you all have probably seen already lol) ua-cam.com/video/xXqDk1-yYjs/v-deo.htmlsi=xHg_YUj1YZfXZOK9&t=255
My Dad bought an e39 520i in 2008. We drove it for 2 years and it is a timeless classic. The car has 50k miles now and still runs and runs and runs... one of the best cars I own rn
They really check all the boxes! It's a perfect daily driver, and the motors really feel like they'll just run forever!
Golden-Era BMW in every way. Older BMWs are a love-hate relationship. I had my dad's E46 320i (2.2 M54) 5 speed and now an E70 X5 35d. They've not been trouble free at all, but when they work they're amazing. When they break, not so much. I agree, if you love the cars and do the work yourself, it's worth it. Great if it's not your only car.
Yes exactly!!! If you go into ownership with all of this in mind, it can be an awesome overall experience!
First BMW I ever worked on was a friend's E39 M5. Might get one myself at some point. I love that this car was the first to ever have halo headlights. I think it's so cool that BMW figured out how to make halos before the use of LEDs was a thing.
Cut your teeth on a legend!!! And the halos are just beyond cool. I remember trying to get some halos working on my Acura Integra after seeing the cleanest BMW rolling down the street with just the angel eyes illuminated 🤩
@@Automobros I also installed halo headlights on my SVT focus I had in high school. I thought it was soooo cool at the time but now anytime I see a car with halos that doesn’t have them from the factory I cringe
@JasonJoyrides Same!! 🤣
greatest sedan created
Truly a spectacular car!!
I still have my E39 M5 and it’s been a great car that still turns heads
I know I twist my head like an owl every time I see one! 😆 How long have you owned yours?
@ 7 years. It was my brother’s for 7 years before that. He wasn’t driving it much for a few years after he bought a new 911S so I bought it from him. Owners of newer M5’s I’ve met tell me to never sell it cuz it’s a good car.
I'd say ANY Bmw from the nineties is worth having, it's that sweet spot where modernity meets classic design. I don't think that decade will ever be bettered, certainly not for Bmw.
I'm more of an E38 or even E34 kinda guy but yeah, the E39 is up there at the top and yours is perfect, congrats!
On a different note it feels like it was only yesterday that you celebrated 500 then 1000 subs and look at you now, well done! 🎉
Greetings from Southern Italy
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Could not agree with you more!!! Every one of their 90s models looks timeless. The E34 has the quintessential BMW face, and the E38 ignited my passion for BMWs and cars in general! (Can't tell you how many times I watched The Transporter for that car alone) 🥰
And thank you so much man!!! We can't tell you how much we appreciate you sticking with us while we try and figure out this UA-cam stuff 🙏🙏 we're so excited for next year, we have some big plans!
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This is such a beautiful scenery, can I ask where are you guys filming?
Of course! We're filming right outside Los Alamos, NM in this one 😁
recently i found a 525i E39 on marketplace with 37k miles on it, it has really clean white interior and the engine also really clean look and im interesting to buy this one😭😭
37k miles is brand new!!! I'd absolutely be trying to scoop that up!
Yes. As long as its not in Europe as they are mostly rotten. Wish it my old individual was from a sunny place as it jacking points were rotten. Yours looks epic
That is such a shame! We can only imagine owning the individual version of this car is a sublime experience (outside of that awful rust!)
alloy thermostat works great. 3 years and counting
Super to hear that! Gives me some peace of mind 🙏
Do you think it could do a road trip car I have one 75k miles i overhauled the car just needs vanos and oil pan gasket
100%! In fact, at the moment we plan to do an 800+ mile trip in it this week 😁 (and Justin's is pushing almost 240k miles!)
I need to sell my California bought E39 so I can pay my rent for my kids please help I'm in Hudson ny