It's a really beautifully designed car. The way everything is so simplistically integrated, from the grill to doors all blend into almost the car version of a strawberry milkshake. When you look at any part of the car it seems that BMW took care into designing and making the car. It seems very comfortable and overall just an amazingly simple yet great design.

Thoroughly enjoyable to listen to you describe this car especially towards the end and the room/laptop comparison. I hankered after an E39 M5 for years while owning almost every single other variant of the E39 from petrols to diesels..V8 to straight 6. Finally managed to save a bit of spare cash around 5-6 years ago and bought one for what was then considered a lot (£6.5k) Uk pounds. Boy am I glad I did considering where they are at now as there's no way I would have been able to afford one now and would have been sad to let that boat sail by!..I also did the same with the E46 M3 and bought one when they were cheap so now am fully content in having what I consider to be the best of the M car's period. My M5 is Carbon black with Caramel and a few nice upgrades like brakes and suspension which totally take the already great chassis dynamics to another level. I plan on keeping it indefinitely and handing it down to my 16 year old son in the future providing the world has not been taken over by electric cars. The throttle/induction sound thanks to the ITB's and exhaust note are what make this M5 so addictive to drive..Thanks for such a great evaluation of what is an iconic legend of a car!

I've got 2 E39's, both Titanium Silver with all black leather and silver interior trim. 2002 M5 (86000km) and 2000 528i Msport (173000km) with ESS supercharger. I drive the 528i daily and the M5 a couple of times a month. I'm 39, I've owned 37 cars, my E39's will be with me until the end.

The greatest in depth history of the E39 M5. Thanks.

Amazing review. I will not rest until I own this masterpiece

This dude looks and sounds like an alternate-universe Mr. Regular Awesome review, way more detailed than just about anybody out there

The most awaited video release of the year.

Atomic Automobile is back in action. Hells yeah.

Also I’d like to say your probably my favorite automotive KZfaqr despite your channel not being that big yet you provide great detail and history on every car. Also kinda the person that convinced me to buy two of my vehicles after watching your videos

Excellent video!! As a big fan of the E39 I thought I knew a lot…but I’ve learned new details about the loved E39 M5. Thank you! Great job!

This video is awesome! I enjoyed the in-depth information about the cars mechanicals, options, driving experience, styling, and even mention of the owners. I own one and found this might be the best informational video about these cars.

So good to see you back, man. As always, great video! This is definitely from back when BMWs were special; the sound of that engine is nothing short of magical. It's heartbreaking to see how things have changed and the visceral experience has become dumbed down since. After having four BMW in the past 12 years, the diluted experience drove me away from the brand....to Alfa Romeo, of all companies. The driving experience is what the "good old" BMWs used to be.

Great video - I learned a lot about the e39 M5 specs and options between the years from watching. I have owned two e39 530s and I had the chance to drive a new e39 M5 when they first came out. While the 530s are great all around, the M5 was mind-blowing and unforgettable. So much so, that 21 years after that first experience I finally took the plunge to buy one. Super stoked!

The Return of The King!

The lack of servicing for the Getrag 420G (gearbox) currently is a real issue for long term ownership. It's amazing that the aftermarket hasn't reverse-engineered a rebuild solution, based on the number of 420Gs out there. Huge developing issue!!

This is fantastic. Thank you!

Very good review. I have a nearly identical M5. I enjoyed how you described it's sensory inputs. It has a very nice sound system, but I usually prefer to just listen to the incredibly beautiful mechanical music the car makes.

I have a 354 TiAg metallic exterior paint with Sport, full-leather Silverstone (O6SS) interior. I did not know they had separated the interior options after 2001. Mine is a 2000, so it makes sense to me now. Thanks for teaching me something about the e39 today!!!! Merry Christmas!

The one thing I wish I had are the Style 65 wheels. Bought mine with a set of BBS's... they look great but just not the same.

AWESOME video thanks alot :)

Beautiful!

That's the most beautiful car ( and colour, ) I've ever seen in my life. 💖💖💖🔥

I’ve missed your videos!

Love all M5's Drive an E60....Best of the last and still a TRUE M car. New hot block turbos can kiss my shinny metal a$$.

Remember seen one for sale for like $11k in ontario canada a few years ago.. good luck getting one for under 25k now

What a beautiful car and a charm to drive too!

He's back from the dead!

I’m a owner of a used E39 2001 530i and who ever owned this car babied it, this car is super quick and fast, the interior is impeccable with the all tan seats. The previous owner upgraded the steering wheel with the M5 hell he did a whole M5 upgrade even the suspension however it’s an automatic. It’s got some cosmetic flaws but that engine and transmission is bullet proof. Now I need to join a community because I need to find deals on the angel head lights, guys I love the way this car handles and drive. I had a Dodge Charger 5.7 Hemi and this car drives better it feels like a tight feeling sports car with mad traction so ok guys help me out and give me some tips she’s got a lot of miles but you wouldn’t be able to tell it

Stock exhaust on this beauty? Sound AMAZING! Watched ever 2901 second :) Fantastic!

The best. most comprehensive nerd-out on e39 I've ever heard. Instant sub. One comment on the placement of buttons and switches from the e39 owner's perspective though ;) It's NOT ideal if you want to use the A/C panel and cupholders at the same time (and you do)... constant juggle, while the radio controls are sitting up there, untouched most of the time.

Timeless design

Being a BMW tech between late 90s and late 2000's should be amazing

Hey, he’s back!

E34 SQUAD!!!!!🤪🤪🤪🤪🔥 E39 M5 Is cool too......

Sometimes I can't believe I actually own one.

Dang. If only they’d found a way to put the aluminum front sub frame and rack and pinion in there…..wonder if anyone has modified one of these to do it?

I love e39 ❤️

Jesus!! I just drunk every words like some french Chateau Margaux red wine.❤

32:10 _Which_ E39 M5 facebook group? I guess this has succeeded Gustav's M5Board, though that still persists in the hands of new owners.

Mega.

i dont agree about the wheels.. the rears weigh 26lbs and the fronts weigh 24lbs. that leaves A LOT of room for improvement. i bought a set of APEX 18X9.5 ET22 that weigh 19lbs ea. beyond the weight savings, the front grip is noticeably increased by running 9.5" vs 8" wheels. you can now also rotate your tires and get more life out of them by running a square set-up.

E28 M5❤

I have 530i M-Sport. 50Kmiles. Mint 👊 by this color.

I'm really impressed nobody stole the camera set up while filming

The (5) is upside down?

美型 運動 版 😊 M5 ..400匹馬力 純手排 ..

Plot twist I supercharged my ls430 and made it handle even better much more power a lot faster wile still being extremely smooth and comfortable but if I want to go fast I put my foot down and hear a little supercharger wine and a bit of exhaust

The five, correct my bad

that car has the euro dash. thats not how it usually is. usually bloated knee padding in america

early 2000's BMW's are god, I am OCD with the e83 x3's, they still look better than the new x3's and all they did with the new one was copy the e83, many modern LED touches are garbage too, the new taillights on the new x3's look like a childs toy.

This clown at 4:27 was riding by himself wearing a friggin mask !

The Cup Holders these come with are terrible but we have fixed that with our retrofit E39 Cup Holder, available here>trickbits.com.au/products/bmw-e39-storage-box-cup-holder