EP21 - Sreten

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  • Опубліковано 29 бер 2023
  • Sreten has a passion for classic BMWs that haven’t been driven for years. He challenges himself to fix them, despite not having any mechanical training. His exciting restoration projects have made him a star in the UA-cam scene.
    Find out more about Sreten: @M539Restorations
    Sreten on Instagram: @m539_restorations ( m539_restoratio...)
    Sreten on UA-cam: @M539Restorations ( / @m539restorations )
    BMW Group Classic on Instagram: @bmwclassic ( / bmwclassic )
    JP Rathgen & Classic Driver on Instagram: @jprathgen ( / jprathgen ) @classicdriver ( / classicdriver )
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  • @matthewbell1968
    @matthewbell1968 Рік тому +393

    Sreten deserves a stand at Essen from BMW for the promotion he gives them, he's the best UA-camr there is 👍👍🇬🇧

  • @aidemhuerta4350
    @aidemhuerta4350 Рік тому +152

    Sreten has to be one of my all time favorite UA-cam creators, his work is unmatched and he has developed a very entertaining personality. Great to hear more of his story!

  • @martinm-nu6qu
    @martinm-nu6qu Рік тому +97

    I never thought about buying a BMW until watching M539 Restorations and now I own one (and learning how to maintain it thanks to Sretan)

    • @brendanngin9939
      @brendanngin9939 Рік тому

      I’ve been saving for one my whole life and never made it to owning a bmw , do you have any advice ?

    • @martinm-nu6qu
      @martinm-nu6qu Рік тому +4

      @@brendanngin9939 I bought a 2002 E39 that was decently maintained so the price was low and the ongoing maintenance won't be as bad. If you can save $5-7k you can find good ones out there!

    • @makonimotors
      @makonimotors Рік тому +7

      I am exactly the same, I have purchased an E39 that is very broken and I also bought a non runner BMW E91 that I managed to get running after using Streten's tutorials that is now my daily driver. Happy Wrenching!

    • @afrosheenix
      @afrosheenix Рік тому +3

      Same. Everyone knows the bmw reputation, especially high mileage cars, but Sretan demonstrates that if you are willing to learn, patient, and have space, you can maintain it yourself and save a ton of money.

  • @Crackdown77
    @Crackdown77 Рік тому +74

    Sreten is inspirational, genuine, sharp and amusing. He absolutely deserves the success and goals he reached!

  • @benjones1180
    @benjones1180 Рік тому +29

    How Streten only has 400k subs still blows my mind , such a down to earth guy and each video is like a feature film absolutely addicting, been watching since project Dubai

  • @lohengrin4009
    @lohengrin4009 Рік тому +11

    I had always assumed Streten had a background in BMW repair, it’s amazing he self developed his expertis.

  • @pecseliadam9342
    @pecseliadam9342 4 місяці тому +2

    I think that video when you started the donor 750i in the parking lot was my first of your chanel.

  • @steveb540i
    @steveb540i 4 місяці тому +3

    I enjoy watching Sreten's UA-cam channel more so than any television series currently available. It's so difficult waiting two weeks between his episodes. I've been around from the beginning and have watched all his vids more than once.

  • @villano31
    @villano31 Рік тому +14

    It is because of Sreten and M539 - Restorations that my love for BMW was rekindled. I recently purchased an E46 after binge watching his UA-cam channel and he made me realize I needed another BMW in my life. Working on a complete repair and maintenance with all OE and OEM parts just like he does, he is a huge motivation to all of us that love BMW. I cant wait continue to watch his progress and where he takes his passion. Thank you Sreten.

  • @xxfloridamanxx6666
    @xxfloridamanxx6666 Рік тому +1

    I found the M539 channel while going down a youtube rabbit hole searching for repair vid's for my old 2006 X3. I was, to be honest, about done with BMW's believing the mythology that maintenance could only, should only be done by trained, certified techs. Sreten's channel rekindled my love of the brand, and DYI (done correctly), wrenching. Working on these car's is now not a chore, but a hobby that I share with my oldest daughter who is restoring an E46 touring.

  • @lukemillhouse4213
    @lukemillhouse4213 Рік тому +5

    Sreten is the best BMW youtuber there is. He truly fixes these cars as they should be from factory. He doesn't skip steps or take short cuts. I truly enjoy his videos.

  • @dailydrivenclassics46
    @dailydrivenclassics46 4 місяці тому +2

    I literally want to do the same thing :) I just love the look of classic BMWs and want to give them a second life!!

  • @stevec9704
    @stevec9704 6 місяців тому +2

    Sreten is my favorite UA-camr by far!! His videos and humor, knowledge, and professionalism is first class. I always look forward to his new videos and I hope he continues to be a success. The main thing we have in common is our love of cars and especially BMW. Can’t get enough.

  • @rob_lightbody
    @rob_lightbody Рік тому +5

    Sreten's a BMW legend.

  • @gr330zhp
    @gr330zhp Рік тому +9

    M539 is the best UA-cam channel!

  • @ssanford
    @ssanford Рік тому +2

    Sreten has become a legend in only a few years. He is so meticulous.

  • @RdandTrk1
    @RdandTrk1 Рік тому +3

    Sreten has one of the best automobile themed channels on UA-cam. He's really funny, his project selections are consistently interesting, and his editing skills are great. The channel's success is earned.

  • @vonfragyou
    @vonfragyou Рік тому +3

    Is it a good thing BMWs break down to provide grade A UA-cam content? Sreten, M539 Restoriations is the best auto channel period.

  • @ricardod70
    @ricardod70 Рік тому +30

    Streten has been a real inspiration to me and helping to show me what is possible. I am currently working on an E60 550i for my son. Thank you Stretan!

    • @djesbaa
      @djesbaa Рік тому +2

      Sreten*

    • @ricardod70
      @ricardod70 Рік тому

      @@djesbaa thanks, I fixed my typo

    • @tonson5214
      @tonson5214 Рік тому +1

      @@ricardod70 you haven't

    • @bazzle592
      @bazzle592 Рік тому

      Yep, I am actively hunting for an E60 550i M Sport because of him as well. Seems like a good balance between performance and not dealing with an S85 lol

  • @cooolmanko
    @cooolmanko Рік тому +6

    I am here becouse of Sreten 😎

  • @freudeamfahren3603
    @freudeamfahren3603 Рік тому +9

    Cooooooming up, the best BMW youtuber

  • @cRow86TV
    @cRow86TV Рік тому +3

    I Love watching the Videos from Sreten, But now i love even more hearing Stories from the beginning of the UA-cam Channel and of the Love for Cars he Developed over the time and working on them! Thanks to BMW Group Classic for uploading the Podcast and for inviting Sreten to it! Its always satisfying seeing and hearing Sreten Talking about Cars, -Microfiber- Towels .... Sorry Carbonfiber Towels ;) and Using his Head at Wrenching :D
    Thanks for the Entertainment Mr.Sreten!

  • @volnick1986
    @volnick1986 Рік тому +5

    The first podcast I listened start to end. All because of this guy! 👍🏻

  • @jdmfreak22
    @jdmfreak22 Рік тому +6

    Giving the love Sreten expresses for the E39 M5 and E60 M5, due to their engines and being 4 door cars... He should definitely experience an E28 M5!

  • @gadjules7334
    @gadjules7334 Рік тому +14

    I really enjoyed that. Sreten should be made an ambassador for BMW classics. How about sorting him a discount on all parts considering the encouragement his work gives others to save their cars.

    • @J5L5M6
      @J5L5M6 Рік тому +1

      Hahaha, while I love Sreten and completely agree with you, I imagine that BMW prefers us to purchase new cars, not maintain the older gals. ;)

    • @gadjules7334
      @gadjules7334 Рік тому +1

      @J5L5M6 true, it's just a shame the modern ones are so ugly!

  • @TheFuxxoWorksGarage
    @TheFuxxoWorksGarage Рік тому +4

    sreten deserves a plack in munich :-D absolutely top man doing top job

  • @stefanudrea44
    @stefanudrea44 Рік тому +15

    I don't care how much i have to work for it or how much it will cost at that time, I will own an E60 M5 until I die.

    • @Wim1975
      @Wim1975 Рік тому

      Please start a UA-cam channel, and i follow you for sure!👍

    • @stefanudrea44
      @stefanudrea44 Рік тому

      @@Wim1975 sure will, let me cook first:)) first i have to get the car

  • @wa-uf4qq
    @wa-uf4qq Рік тому +7

    Words can't describe how much I love and admire this guy❤️

  • @user-si5oy1wq4f
    @user-si5oy1wq4f Рік тому +4

    The only guy i fully watch and listen on youtube,a real BMW❤

  • @dachronic6709
    @dachronic6709 Рік тому +8

    Damn, what's next? CEO of BMW Group?

  • @shariefmansy
    @shariefmansy Рік тому +3

    Really happy than Setern is getting the fame he always deserved
    I am following him from the begining and just wanna say keep going man
    You are a legend
    All the best from 🇪🇬

  • @mr.spokomaro
    @mr.spokomaro 9 місяців тому +1

    The real BMW consigliere! Definitely the best BMW content on UA-cam.
    Btw you should interview Ed from 777 garage.

  • @mariostojkovski9969
    @mariostojkovski9969 Рік тому +4

    I am watching Sreten from the very beggining, his dedication to the work he loves to do inspires and shows how with hard work you can achive to work your dream job. Love and support from Macedonia!! 🇲🇰🇲🇰

  • @sebastianravaglia7039
    @sebastianravaglia7039 Рік тому +1

    Thank's you JP, Sreten and all of the BMW Group Classic crew for this meeting and heartwarming podcast! 💙🤍 Looking forward to your next meeting!

  • @MrApocalyptica33
    @MrApocalyptica33 Рік тому +3

    SRETEN FOR PRESIDENT ! :)

  • @danbrown4517
    @danbrown4517 Рік тому +10

    Streten is like Beyonce, Prince or Madonna... only known by one name - and rightly so within the BMW community

  • @hitardo
    @hitardo Рік тому +1

    I really love the Sreten's enthusiasm and humor.
    Moreover, the knowledge he transmits on the M539 Restorations channel is really good.
    I have learned many small tricks and tips regarding car maintenance in general, which I passed on to my own cars.
    Moreover, Sreten found a real unique way to make it interesting - which is the real reason he gets so much views.
    Cheers from Portugal!

  • @badgerservices9665
    @badgerservices9665 Рік тому +2

    M539 inspired me to buy my first BMW. Had it around a year and Ive been doing my own work on it. Great channel.

  • @HCH9990
    @HCH9990 Рік тому +11

    I'm actively awaiting the release of OEM BMW carbon fibre cloths...

    • @afrosheenix
      @afrosheenix Рік тому +1

      That always makes me laugh. They're microfiber and he calls them carbon fiber. His latest video he is forced to drop the joke because the detailer keeps saying microfiber.

    • @mynameismyname7469
      @mynameismyname7469 Рік тому

      carbonious

  • @marjoleinvreken808
    @marjoleinvreken808 Рік тому +1

    Sreten has great mechanical skills, and yet is quite humble and funny individual. I share his BMW passion and love watching his video's.

  • @Zepimp
    @Zepimp 2 місяці тому

    Sreten is the man of the youtube car niche hands down

  • @taynez
    @taynez Рік тому +2

    Absolutely fantastic Streten best UA-cam BMW ambassador

  • @SamDandashli
    @SamDandashli 2 місяці тому

    Sreten has a really unique and interesting story and has developed his own fascinating strategy for buying, selling and restoration of BMW'S which I think is excellent. One day Sreten might have to write a book on this subject so people like me can learn all this stuff. The videos are really great and somewhat humorous. Looking forward to more content in the future !

  • @verzaehler
    @verzaehler Рік тому +4

    I watch Sretens Videos since project Dubai and I‘m still excited, when a new video comes out.

  • @S12Gaming
    @S12Gaming 11 місяців тому

    Sreten has really inspired not just me but many other people, this guy is just amazing to watch. He is the only youtuber whos 1 hour long video is like nothing.

  • @user-jl7hx1zz6d
    @user-jl7hx1zz6d Рік тому +2

    Sreten for the WIN!!! Best UA-cam channel period!

  • @simonhidayat9801
    @simonhidayat9801 Рік тому +5

    sreten is a king of BMW

  • @Wim1975
    @Wim1975 Рік тому +3

    This guy is a real hero, he do exactly the thing i like on the cars from my youth!!👍👍👍

  • @suciusebastian
    @suciusebastian Рік тому +2

    I think if the interview woud have been filmed, and not only recorded....oh, what a difference! Anyway, nice info! Always in love with Sretens work!

  • @woutersleyffers1838
    @woutersleyffers1838 Рік тому +3

    So great to hear more about the background, motivation and overall view on cars and life of my all time favorite UA-camr. Thank you BMW!

  • @stankocalija9822
    @stankocalija9822 Рік тому

    Our Sreten is rock n roll. IT engineer who likes to fix old beemers. Inpirational and funny Serb.🏁

  • @essexginge9167
    @essexginge9167 7 місяців тому

    i dont even like BMW's but i like people who fix cars right so thats why im subbed to his channel

  • @ramadhanisme7
    @ramadhanisme7 Рік тому +4

    The best bmw youtuber, no debate 👍👍

  • @Bondak404
    @Bondak404 Рік тому +1

    I can listen to this for the rest of my life.

  • @marcusott2973
    @marcusott2973 Рік тому +3

    Sreten, then I didn't know how to change the oil.
    Now, rebuilds V10, V8 Alpina x2, countless V12's.😅😅😅

  • @blackberrybrian
    @blackberrybrian Рік тому +2

    Go man go! Streten is my BMW Hero!

  • @davidhannah943
    @davidhannah943 Рік тому

    Thanks, Sreten, for taking time to do this interview. Your fearlessness in tackling and solving technical challenges is inspiring (and your channel is pretty good, too!).

  • @EuroAutoEnthusiast
    @EuroAutoEnthusiast Рік тому +2

    Inspiring interview 👍🏽 I’m humbled and grateful to be a part of an amazing industry and brand 👏🏽❤️

  • @artemartem8112
    @artemartem8112 Рік тому +9

    Such a Legend!

  • @Zebbra42
    @Zebbra42 Рік тому

    Listening to this, I've just realized I follow M539 Restorations since the very beginnings. Best youtube channel 🤘

  • @cemrepolat
    @cemrepolat Рік тому +3

    Sreten deserves the best! he is the best car youtuber

  • @jmz388
    @jmz388 Рік тому +1

    Sreten 👍👏keep up the projects skip the visits

  • @bavariansleeper
    @bavariansleeper Рік тому +5

    The journey continues!

  • @peterschaldemose7861
    @peterschaldemose7861 Рік тому

    Good humour and solid repair skills is a great combo

  • @iantoshkiev
    @iantoshkiev Рік тому

    M539 Restoration, the best UA-cam channel about the restoration of classic bmw👍🏻

  • @BEZ_KYPUR
    @BEZ_KYPUR Рік тому

    Самый крутой канал по обслуживанию автомобилей, и глобальным т.о.

  • @mifitso92
    @mifitso92 Рік тому

    Love Sreten, such a pure content creator with a great heart. Great conversation

  • @studiomwg
    @studiomwg Рік тому +5

    If he took customers I would send my precious and beloved E46 from the US to Sreten. I have NEVER encountered anyone that has passion and skill for classic BMW.

  • @adrianbene6733
    @adrianbene6733 Рік тому +2

    Love this guy ♥️

  • @Wolff36
    @Wolff36 Рік тому +2

    Even better! Sreten 🎉

  • @J5L5M6
    @J5L5M6 Рік тому

    This is fantastic. Sreten is a damned hero.

  • @mattholwood
    @mattholwood Рік тому +2

    I went back to BMW, F80 specifically, only because of Sreten.

  • @moham1287
    @moham1287 Рік тому +3

    Have followed your channel since the very early days and you definitely deserve all your success. I have learned so much that I've used on my E36 and 46 from you - thanks.

  • @fredrik3863
    @fredrik3863 Рік тому +2

    Great episode!

  • @robycriscuolo4445
    @robycriscuolo4445 Рік тому +1

    Stratton un nome una garanzia 😂comunque lo ammiro👍😜top

  • @adriaanserrao2016
    @adriaanserrao2016 Рік тому

    I agree with you when it comes to the looks of the E60.
    It is still my favourite BMW of all time the 530d is indestructible and the M5 v10 has a sound nothing in its class can beat.

  • @codymaverick6528
    @codymaverick6528 Рік тому +1

    m539 for president

  • @thetruth7633
    @thetruth7633 Рік тому +1

    Sreten is the Edd China of Frankfurt 👍

  • @samperras
    @samperras Рік тому +2

    Sreten is the man

  • @hussek3
    @hussek3 Рік тому +1

    Keep it up Sreten!

  • @ImLiganPapon
    @ImLiganPapon Рік тому +2

    Congrats on the recognition, it’s been a long time in the making! Felicitaciones desde Chile, been watching you since Project Dubai!

  • @gzagz4921
    @gzagz4921 Рік тому +1

    Classic Serb.

  • @vlahogjangradovic8655
    @vlahogjangradovic8655 Рік тому +2

    GO SRETEN!!!

  • @autodelovidaka
    @autodelovidaka Рік тому +2

    Serbian ❤

  • @mariafernandamartinez1971
    @mariafernandamartinez1971 Рік тому +4

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @rogerdecourt
    @rogerdecourt Рік тому +3

    I have been following the 5M39 presentations of Streten for some time now. What always amazed me was that he always found the right parts. Moreover, it turned out that he mainly relies on the factory manuals.
    I currently have a 1987 E30 325I, a 1988 320i convertible along with a 1989 Z1.
    Where can I find those factory manuals and the right parts.Please help me to keep my cars on the road.

  • @danielcolby7293
    @danielcolby7293 Рік тому +2

    👍

  • @andreassstefass2385
    @andreassstefass2385 Рік тому

    Sreten is the reason i bought an e39 530i...guilty you..🤪😜🤪😜

  • @opexo
    @opexo Рік тому

    17:36 i saw one rly clean, very nice condition bot inside and outside, 850LI 6sp manual in Prague near hotel Kristal

  • @sorinsuba
    @sorinsuba Рік тому

    in the future we will hear about the Sreten Effect

  • @jokerash
    @jokerash Рік тому +2

    Apart from the ontopic BMW thing, which for sure is the best, I watch Sreten with popcorn every time but, 18$ / h as an IT guy in LA ? That's a very low rate, in EU as a contractor with decent experience you get 35-40 E / hour and even more if you are a senior guy in this domain.

    • @afrosheenix
      @afrosheenix Рік тому

      First job. Foreign exchange student. Yes, it was peanuts, why do you think he was flipping cars? California requires two jobs anyway.

  • @rabidbigdog
    @rabidbigdog Рік тому +1

    Someone find Sreten an M88 powered car!

  • @redche21
    @redche21 Місяць тому

    Guys his name is SRETaN and that name translation in English is HaPpy😂

  • @manucszzz
    @manucszzz Рік тому +3

    Sreten should seat at the BMW board (not joking lol) its a shame this ecofriendly shit will end up with everything...not sure if for good...all in about being green but not by suicide...

  • @darklegion7780
    @darklegion7780 Рік тому +9

    Old bmw are what bmw was all about. Today tx to regulations of eco terrorists and questionable designers choice bmw lost that soul and style.

  • @bernardosilva2540
    @bernardosilva2540 Рік тому +2

    0:34 "kind of a job"? Well that is insulting

    • @bwm999
      @bwm999 Рік тому +3

      To be fair, it’s not a job…. It’s a business 😉

  • @kostas903
    @kostas903 Рік тому +1

    No Sreten you are not in Macedonia you are in Skopje...

  • @jinpingthebear110
    @jinpingthebear110 Рік тому

    Random old German guy calling himself "JP"... cringe.

  • @bobansupergenije7512
    @bobansupergenije7512 Рік тому +8

    Sreten je Srbin