How Much Has Kennan Spent On His BMW E39 M5?!

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On this episode, Kennan Rolsen, Managing Editor of Cars & Bids, talks us through every single penny that he has spent keeping his BMW E39 M5 in immaculate condition through his ownership journey.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 CARS & BIDS!!!
00:52 No, I'm Not Selling It!
02:32 The Service Records!
04:17 The 3rd Most Expensive Year
09:30 The 2nd Most Expensive Year
15:49 The Most Expensive Year (So Far)
19:56 Driving the E39 M5 (Oh What Sweet Bliss)
24:25 The Final Total $$$$$$$
26:35 Outro
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Пікірлер: 565

@jswizzlestick 2 ай бұрын

Kennan owns an e39 M5? Huh. Never heard it mentioned.

@user-kd1zq3sf7z 2 ай бұрын

@@A52_E92 whooosh

@jswizzlestick 2 ай бұрын

@@A52_E92yep, this is my first day on the Internet. It's pretty ok I guess

@kellyrichert5157 2 ай бұрын

Haha

@ChanningHandler 2 ай бұрын

Did you know he used to own a 355 and then sold it for a profit?

@jswizzlestick 2 ай бұрын

😮 I have so much to learn!

@hirankalindu322 2 ай бұрын

Kennan is the type of guy to mention he owns an E39 M5 in every conversation.

@StreetPreacherr 2 ай бұрын

I've noticed that most people who own 'M Cars' tend to rarely ever talk about them.

@ryanmundt9628 2 ай бұрын

Vegans and M owners!! Haha

@Nightrunnergunner 2 ай бұрын

And your the type of guy who is not a true car guy. bias hater 👎🏻 im no big m fan but if that is his fav car quit hatin what are you pullin up in

@erdal6352 2 ай бұрын

As he should.

@hirankalindu322 2 ай бұрын

@@Nightrunnergunner I drive a Ferrari 360. And it was just a joke because Kennan always mention his M5 in Doug's podcast. I guess, you are the type of guy to get offended at everything.

@Bundanator77 2 ай бұрын

Kennan is the exact opposite of every BMW M owner i ever met/saw 😂

@KG-rk7qu 2 ай бұрын

He is the exact one you’d want to buy a used BMW or M car off of though 😂

@justbobagian 2 ай бұрын

'This car doesnt leak oil.....right now'

@RichRotorhead 2 ай бұрын

😅

@ryanr482 2 ай бұрын

Just what I was thinking… wait 3 years

@kimchee411 Ай бұрын

It will, he knows it will, and he doesn't care. That's love

@tranc3porter 2 ай бұрын

I always admire people that are willing to put up with stratospheric maintenance costs out of sheer enthusiasm. Also a constant reminder that BMW ownership outside of a warranty is not for me.

@AmosDohms 2 ай бұрын

I would hope that it'll be cheaper over the next 8 years. If it's at like 80 grand after 16 years then it's not completely terrible. Still a ton of money though, I think you'd be hard pressed to spend more on maintaining a Jag or Maserati of a similar age. I wonder if an E55 would be cheaper.

@yungrichnbroke5199 2 ай бұрын

Some people actually enjoy the process of having to maintain a BMW. It makes it feel special and a reminder that it’s an enthusiast option. It’s almost like how modding is enjoyable to some people or washing your car and keeping it shiny. It’s really silly, but lots of things are silly.

@warderjack 2 ай бұрын

I also see why it's probably more convenient to lease them for ~3 years and them move on.

@AmosDohms 2 ай бұрын

@@warderjack Not going to get an E39 that way though.

@jpogrady88 2 ай бұрын

Every couple months I ponder an E46 M3 because I think they are stunning but after watching Kennan talk about his M5 adventures... never.

@PhilippevanHeek 2 ай бұрын

Kennan is more German than his car =) never seen such perfect list of expenses

@carlosl5766 2 ай бұрын

That’s a lot of accounting for someone that’s never gonna sell it!

@JacesOwnWorld Ай бұрын

And honestly, it’s a very bland spec for this car too. I get the love and obsession if it wasn’t silver with black interior, but it is just that, and doesn’t look particularly good in his spec.

@dasfabelwesen 2 ай бұрын

So this is Emily? What a lovestory!

@StewDogR 2 ай бұрын

I came to say this. Beth's true identity revealed.

@splendifferent 2 ай бұрын

Kennan needs to make a video on how to make a car "show ready". Including what products he uses because the information about this online seems to be mostly sponsored crap.

@guillermojperea6355 2 ай бұрын

Oooh, interesting! Agree!

@BrianWEnglish 2 ай бұрын

In a few months he will be recommending the Cars & Bid Soap, C&B Wax, C&B ceramic coating, and Doug's Magic Juice!

@2JRaz 2 ай бұрын

@@BrianWEnglish Doug's Magic Juice 🤤🤤🤤

@BrianWEnglish 2 ай бұрын

@@2JRaz I know you'll be buying!

@bryangilmer671 2 ай бұрын

And that’s why the shop calls him “Blank check Kennan.”

@alb7869 2 ай бұрын

roughly 700 bucks a month to own without gas and insurance and of course, the actual purchase of the vehicle!

@heelntoe3982 2 ай бұрын

Yes, but way overboard with some completely unnecessary repairs/parts replacement.

@27Ctrojans 2 ай бұрын

That e39 owns you

@MKIVGTI1.8 2 ай бұрын

I was previously considering buying an E39 540i but watching this video brought me to my senses, thanks Kennan

@dominic7114 2 ай бұрын

i just bought one of those and it came with a stack of maintenance records. included in it was a single $11,400 service two years ago that practically replaced everything

@MKIVGTI1.8 2 ай бұрын

@@dominic7114 That's probably the only circumstance in which i'd buy one, and i'd still be worried about reliability

@claymiller55 2 ай бұрын

I’ll save you the time, don’t buy one

@BadaBing.UCF30 2 ай бұрын

I wanted an E39 540i, I compromised, I went with a M113-powered AMG Mercedes instead. Never looked back since.

@mvpjoshy9688 2 ай бұрын

If you know nothing about cars or don’t know how to turn a wrench which seems like you don’t stay far away from that bmw

@cencio_1976 2 ай бұрын

this total makes Doug's Countach looking like a cheap car to own.

@aaronschen9896 2 ай бұрын

Older high milage bmws arnt for everyone, but they are for kennan

@rajnishrao 2 ай бұрын

Doug: I am the most quirky person! Keenan: hold my 🍺

@jbro507 2 ай бұрын

Kennan: hold my 💳

@spiralnapkin 2 ай бұрын

Kennan: "Hold my e39 m5."

@kevmagill5163 2 ай бұрын

I'm just going to say... if you ever were to buy a used M5, there will probably be NOBODY who's done the maintenance as thoroughly as Kennan. The level of thoughtful persnickitty-ness is next level. This man has loved this beautiful piece of German performance machinery!

@fantomtuba 2 ай бұрын

Kennan should do a Cannonball Run, to prove its reliable for a cross country run,

@ibelle42 2 ай бұрын

You know it would be 5mph under the speed limit the whole way

@GregVT 2 ай бұрын

It would take him 12 weeks. He would have to stop and have every rock chip repaired by a German paint specialist flown in from Munich.

@RichRotorhead 2 ай бұрын

🤣😂🤣

@LtNduati 2 ай бұрын

Kennan has come so far in such a short amount of time, and really is fun to watch. I also have to hand it to Doug, I remember a few years ago he released a video about wishing he could have a channel where he wasn't alone, and that could have some of his friends make or be in videos, and what he's been doing recently with the Cars & Bids channel and the podcast on the main channel, they have been fun to watch.

@mutthead1444 2 ай бұрын

As a Technician, this guy is a dream customer haha

@Jon-mo9ks 2 ай бұрын

A shop owner sure, not the tech lol

@petegrantham3985 2 ай бұрын

Holy crap. I just realized I went to Hudson high school with Kennan. There were two guys a couple years older than me that both had E39 M5s. The retro picture sparked my memory

@kevinwise982 2 ай бұрын

I played in the Hudson Band show

@iamatlantis1 2 ай бұрын

i was conceived on the football field at Hudson.

@spiralnapkin 2 ай бұрын

@@iamatlantis1that's interesting. I conceived on the football field at Hudson.

@RichRotorhead 2 ай бұрын

H.S. kids driving M5's? 😲

@petegrantham3985 2 ай бұрын

@@RichRotorhead yea it was a rich town. His buddy's dad had a Ferrari. While I had a 2000 Honda Odyssey.

@VindicatorsTwo 2 ай бұрын

Should go halfsies on maintenance bills with Emily.

@iamatlantis1 2 ай бұрын

wonder how much "Emily" makes a year. (we're talking about the car right?)

@WarriorsPhoto 2 ай бұрын

Umm 🤨 Isn't she already? 😂 😢😢😢

@parassj1308 2 ай бұрын

Emily apparently has her own Porsche that she maintains meticulously

@Ivan-xo2td Ай бұрын

What’s the story behind “Emily jokes”?

@parassj1308 Ай бұрын

@@Ivan-xo2td bruh how do you not know Emily? Emily is literally Kennan's second sweetheart (after E39). Emily is Kennan's (fictional) girlfriend and she kicked him out of the house. Watch the office tour lol

@G_P_G 2 ай бұрын

man the paint and shine looks amazing for have 200k miles and being over 20 years old, well done.

@devin2156 2 ай бұрын

Agreed. Another commenter said he should do a video on what cleaning and protection products he uses.

@vladimirchervenkov6949 2 ай бұрын

I agree, I noticed the same thing. It looks spectacular and doesn’t even show its miles

@stevenwilliams1805 Ай бұрын

For some reason imperfections on cars don't always show in pictures.

@davidmcdermott3415 2 ай бұрын

My '01 Corvette was 14 years old and had 72k miles on it when I bought it. I had it 8 years and had 201k miles when I sold it. I did a clutch that was $2k for an LS7 clutch, a $50 water pump and a $30 radiator overflow tank. Everything else was standard maintenance of oil, belts and hoses. That car was insanely reliable and got 26mpg average with the 6 speed.

@sssyria Ай бұрын

Same with chevy SS.

@DudeSWEEET Ай бұрын

If the c5 or c6 had better interiors, I'd have one right now!

@davidmcdermott3415 Ай бұрын

@@DudeSWEEET the seats are terrible, I changed that first thing.

@thekittencult 2 ай бұрын

What if you need to know what gas you put in it October 2022, location, amount paid, octane rating, humidity level in the air when you opened the gas cap. Then what Kennan.

@Drybones898 2 ай бұрын

Don’t ignore us Kennan. We need to know.

@raulsalanaranjo6565 2 ай бұрын

He even knows if he was on his way to date Emily and what she ordered for dinner that day.

@Grundle_ItcH085 2 ай бұрын

Sheldon Cooper vibes lol

@nickallain 2 ай бұрын

These old BMWs are very expensive to maintain. I have an E46 (325xi) that has cost me a corolla car payment per month of ownership.

@nicopaoletti3501 2 ай бұрын

Really depends on what you do upfront when you buy and the original condition when you bought it. E46 325s are gonna be more clapped out in general, not even the most desirable non m e46. My uncle in law has a e46 330ci and has only done scheduled maintenance since new and it’s still perfect. Deferred maintenance can wreak havoc on them, and if you’re not doing the labor yourself, a rough example can break you. Still not as expensive as a cheap Mercedes.

@bootywarrior6958 2 ай бұрын

They’re cheaper if you do the work yourself

@nickallain 2 ай бұрын

@@nicopaoletti3501 For sure. The condition of this car was poor. It still doesn't run perfectly - I have an idle fluctuation that I've given up on solving and either the oil pressure switch is faulty or the check valves on the oil squirters under the crank have failed. Having said all of this, it's a tremendously good winter beater for the Sierra mountains. 5-speed with AWD and it's not a Subaru - all good things. It's done about 20k miles under my ownership.

@TVCHLORD 2 ай бұрын

Especially the SULEV cars with the m56, do not buy one of those unless you hate yourself

@volvo09 2 ай бұрын

They are such nice cars though. I haven't owned any, but whenever I have driven BMW's of this era they are solid feeling and very confident cars. I would love to own one, but I don't want to get that involved in a car.

@Taylorc52 2 ай бұрын

I don’t know that crashing the car and repairing it is considered “maintenance”

@raulsalanaranjo6565 2 ай бұрын

You really can’t expect to use a car on a daily basis and never, ever, meet other bodywork. Accidents do happen if you drive, just accept it.

@kuebby 2 ай бұрын

@@raulsalanaranjo6565 Ok, that still doesn't make it maintenance.

@babas0997 2 ай бұрын

@@kuebbyhe said the 3 most expensive years of ownership

@user-tb5ns7hc5i 2 ай бұрын

That is absolutely insane and exactly why I sold mine. Yes I miss it, and it was one of the nicest driving experiences I’ve owned. Glad I bought it. Glad I sold it. Used German cars…

@RichRotorhead 2 ай бұрын

I'm starting to get mine ready for the big send off 😔

@trentattewell6109 2 ай бұрын

1999 Top Gear review of the E39 M5 by Tiff Needell. Most epic intro/start to a review ever. Still gives me goosebumps to this day.

@LukeEdward 2 ай бұрын

And yet, if you owned a Tesla Model S Plaid, all that would have been depreciation. So, Kennan, FREAKING ENJOY, DUDE!

@car-collector Ай бұрын

💯 true story!!

@LiamDoan68 2 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the way he treats his car tho. It feels like its more of a friend or a company than a car

@ewadge 2 ай бұрын

If Kennan is so passionate about the M5, then it is money well spent. I've owned my BMW i3 for 5 years now and all I've spent on that is for a new Airbag sensor which needed replacing and screen wash. The car is still on its original brakes at 80,000km. Apparently, me owning an EV makes me a non-car enthusiast but I love the reliability and lack of maintenance. That and I am tight and BMW maintenance costs scare the shite out of me.

@trizzuth34 2 ай бұрын

@ewadge just you wait until you have an issue with the parking brake light and BMW's only solution is a $5000 full replacement of the entire ABS unit, all lines and both rear parking brake actuators. Just happened to a buddy of mine and he was able, after EONS of research, of which none is on the internet, figure it out and fix it on his own and save himself 5K. Then there's also the ever looming AC issue that cools the car AND the battery that is multiple thousands when that goes and it will. Then there's the carbon fiber reinforced plastic monocoque that will immediately total the car with any small fender bender, or and the proprietary skinny tires only made by Bridgestone any longer, have to gobble up as many as you can before they are no longer made. Yeah, despite all of these maintenance costs E39M5 FTW over an i3, in fact any E39 over the i3 ALL DAY LONG BABY.

@mgpyt Ай бұрын

Thanks for this video Kennan. I have a 2003 540i M-Sport (purchased on Cars & Bids!) and I share your passion! It’s such a fantastic car and I will keep mine forever. I’m surprised you fixed all the oil leaks… I’m still chasing some on mine.

@BinkDinklage 2 ай бұрын

I've never really paid particular attention to BMW's, but this is excellent content. Mad respect to Kennan. Absolute madlad.

@abagley2334 2 ай бұрын

Had one for 12 years and put 65k miles on it, total of 130k miles. Let it out 3 years ago as I thought some big bills were coming…this confirms that!! Amazing car, but don’t regret letting it go.

@Acontinouslean 2 ай бұрын

Didn’t realize how big of a money pit this is. I would have sold it years ago

@Dontknowanything327 2 ай бұрын

Those giggles for no reason at all Are killing me

@RodYoon 2 ай бұрын

4:48 Kennan put a FERRARI sticker on BMW rear window. LOL

@michawujak2762 2 ай бұрын

From what I remember he owns a Ferrari, so why not?

@faj2600 2 ай бұрын

He owns one so yeah he can put it

@jowarrior 2 ай бұрын

He sold it though.

@MyKeeP81 2 ай бұрын

its a memento from hiim having a 355

@vb6110 Ай бұрын

E39 M5 owner here. Allot of the maintenance is very diy-able. Mine has 118k miles and most of the maintenance I have done in the past 4 years of ownership has been preventative. The M5 forum is great and plenty of youtube videos to help you repair it. However, allot of the parts can be expensive... I think it is worth to maintain and keep in good condition because the car will last a long time. The quality of the interior and the joy of driving it hard never gets old. I redline it pretty much every time I take it out.

@aussie2uGA 2 ай бұрын

I bought an early '00 e39 M5 new, Avus Blue over Silverstone, 4:3 screen, pre-halo lights. Drove it hard for 40k miles, on and off track, but sold it within warranty because you just knew it would cost a fortune to maintain as the years went by. I sometimes miss it but then these videos remind me I probably made the right call.

@dl6860 2 ай бұрын

It's not more maintenance than depreciation on a newer car

@mvpjoshy9688 2 ай бұрын

You made the wrong choice these are going up in value by the day

@RichRotorhead 2 ай бұрын

@@mvpjoshy9688yeah but have you considered how much it would it have cost him to have properly maintained it all of the years since he sold it???

@Spartansrule118 2 ай бұрын

@@mvpjoshy9688 They're worth like 18 grand

@alexbritch02 2 ай бұрын

Love that binder of receipts. Have the same with my '96 9000 Aero, about 90% of work is documented from previous owners & 100% from me. 30+ years worth!

@M2BlackwellPictures 2 ай бұрын

The moment the paperwork appeared and seemed thicker than 15 years of 80s V12 Jaguar ownership was troubling.

@natecoo5787 2 ай бұрын

Total $59K for mechanic to service. I found that if you DIY the car you will save 90 - 85% of that cost, so the DIY bill should come out to $6k-9K in parts fluids and special tools over 8 years, with cost decreasing since all the major work has been done. Most projects can be done over a weekend, extensive jobs a couple weekends, those are rare. I DIY an e34 540i and it is 5 - 10% compared to mechanic service cost. The lower cost is due to the much simpler design and planning ahead, stocking parts when you see discount. I daily this car it is very reliable at 220K miles and the low cost to maintain for next 80K miles since all the major maintenance has been done. Very fun to drive, DIY and own, the Ultimate Driving Machine!

@jbdoingjbstuff 2 ай бұрын

Except your time is worth money as well, especially if you dont have much to begin with.

@natecoo5787 2 ай бұрын

Each of us start the day with the same amount of time, 24 hours, how you choose to use them is a choice. My E34 540i is a full immersive experience, and kills two birds with one stone, I really enjoy wrenching on this wonderfully designed machine and I enjoy the eminence savings on maintenance, repairs and upgrades. That is also why wrenching is only a weekend activity! DIY is the experience of knowing and understanding the E34 540i at its core, where non DIYers have that sinking feeling when the car acts up or throws an error code, I enjoy the opportunity in analysing and resolving the root cause by wrenching a fix. I enjoy and appreciate the E34 design sustainability over newer BMW design obsolescence, and has forever changed my views on BMW and cars in general! There is a freedom and an adventure with not worrying about breaking your BMW and that you can fix it for next to nothing! When I drive my BMW hard and enjoy the engineering that went into the design and how it performs on the road it is the Ultimate Driving Experience!

@dominikjarych6065 2 ай бұрын

As an owner of 1999 e39 528i I fully understand your love to this m5. Great cars. I still look at mine with excitement. Wish you the very best!

@darinschnoor4091 2 ай бұрын

Love it! I also own a TiAg E39 M5 which just passed 217k miles. I agree Keenan, it’s the best sedan ever made. I’ll never sell it. Cheers to you for loving and caring for the ultimate driving machine. Keep the content coming 🙌

@philippebrepoels 2 ай бұрын

Great insights, great video!

@dariushodson4227 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like the story with my 560SEL. However, I've done all the work on it myself. Was still pricey, but like his car, mine is in like-new condition mechanically. Working on cosmetic restoration as we speak!

@ICE-Enthusiastic 2 ай бұрын

Nice video! It's not that much money when you consider that it used to be the fastest limousine in the world. Especially as it really had a lot of kilometers and is in good condition. Leasing a 320d costs just €1000 per month - that puts it into perspective. As a child, my first NfS made the M5 my absolute favorite car. Keep it alive!

@Rmmlom Ай бұрын

Hold on to it, sooner or later BMWs will be going up in value. We have had ours 2013 328i E92 straight 6 N51 of smog, but with the 3 stage manifold the results are just😢 vantastic. It's a great car. Say what they may say. Good luck and happy touring.

@vladimirchervenkov6949 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Kennan for making this video and providing lots of insight into your ownership of it. I’ve been interested in an E39 M5 for quite some time now and I’m glad to see you enjoy yours

@KGiustOD 2 ай бұрын

That poor paint match would drive me insane. I don’t know how he hasn’t went for a full respray yet.

@lachlanbrooks9259 2 ай бұрын

I’m 20 years old and about 6 months ago bought an e39 M5 in silverstone metallic with 90k miles and it is an amazing car. I’ve owned bmws before but this is the best car I’ve ever owned.

@Mecal00 2 ай бұрын

I bought my Ford Fusion about 2 weeks before you bought your M5 (end of October, 2015), and like you, I still have the car. Difference is in that time I've put 170k on the car (currently at 238k)- and its showing its age; I might get rid of it soon, after summer. Your M5 still looks amazing! I commend you for putting so much into it - I know I couldn't stomach it.

@seanpittacora9668 2 ай бұрын

As an E39 fanatic, I’ve followed Kennan from his E39 Source days…even remember a time before he owned an M5 with his humble 525i…fond memories. E39 will go down as the most timeless sedan!

@KNRS927 2 ай бұрын

E39 5 series might be one of the best looking sedans ever. The late 1990s/early 2000s was a great time when it comes to sedan design.

@Cockerham 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate the soft wall adornments for echo control! Cheers!

@BorisBidjanSaberi11 2 ай бұрын

I know it's pricey but fuck I still love these

@MichaelE6300 2 ай бұрын

Hey from Germany and I thought I am that kind of crazy with my cars. Ok, I BET Kennan has also all the fuel receipes and where you took your car, parking tickets and such? I have a binder about that too, but my binder is not that crazy thick like yours (but I did not drive a single German car... to regular to see on the streets here^^). But don't worry, here in Germany the E39 M5 and every other BMW is also crazy expensive.. it must be true love with yours. And for everyone hating: Don't forget that this BMW has over 370 000 km (220 000 miles) on it and is in immaculate condition. Great video!!

@jpogrady88 2 ай бұрын

You BMW enthusiasts are a different breed, and I mean that as a compliment. I can't imagine dropping that much $ to keep my R129 SL on the road (yes, I understand an M car from the 00s is more special than an R129), whenever I see someone on the road with a BMW M car I salute them, I suppose they're worth it and maintaining them is kind of a badge of honor.

@therealmudafuka7200 Ай бұрын

Never stop talking about this car Kennan. My dad had one for 10 years in the exact spec before we he liquidated , just rhd for the South African market, every mention is like a trip down memory lane because he never shut up about it, until it was gone. He doesn't even acknowledge me talking about it now. Never stop talking about this car.

@stephenbacks3100 2 ай бұрын

Kennan reminds me why we’ve had at least a dozen BMWs in the family, and why they were all leased. I do agree that this is the best looking M5 built. If money were no object, I might consider one.

@Spookypiratez 2 ай бұрын

This was a good video. Keep it up Kennan.

@WarriorsPhoto 2 ай бұрын

DAMN! Kennan! That book is bigger than the one I got when I bought my Vette. I thought the previous owner maintained the car before me but you've taken the crown sir. 😊

@templarnato 2 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this video a lot, Kenan, good stuff. Can't worry about the cost too much when it brings you that much joy.

@clardrives9301 2 ай бұрын

FINALLY some E39 M5 content, bless 🙏🏻. I miss my E39 so much, it completely saved my life when some asshole passed me on the shoulder and crashed into me. Absolute TANK of a car that felt massless on a backroad.

@0x_shake 2 ай бұрын

was looking for this exact vid recently lol, couldn’t find a dedicated video I’m in the process of buying one rn

@user-sf7kl9uh7k Ай бұрын

Kennan seems a good guy, nice of him to openly discuss the prang too. That body shop did a very good job, the front looks great, you can't tell.

@martinbrem9611 2 ай бұрын

Really Wholesome how much you enjoy your car, and that's the most important thing after all and great to see, how much you care about keeping it as close to new as possible

@MrMetsfan67 2 ай бұрын

Own an E92 M3 that needs a couple odds and ends but drives perfectly. This video is exactly why older BMWs get their reputation - it's not necessarily that they catastrophically fail, but it's because the "while you're in there" list never ends, and parts and labor for these non-glamorous items can very quickly become astronomical. Well done though Kennan. You've done more than I could possibly imagine doing to my E92 M3.

@DUNEATV 2 ай бұрын

I’m loving these Kennan vids!

@jjunture 2 ай бұрын

Kennan took the middle seat on a flight to buy his E39. Now that’s dedication.

@RichRotorhead 2 ай бұрын

😅

@dominiclarge3647 2 ай бұрын

This car is going to be the ship of Thesseus by the time Kennan is done :) Great to hear of such passion for a car, especially such a noteworthy one.

@ianmcwilliam1753 Ай бұрын

As an owner of a 2000 m5 I recognize that smile. 9 years later and it still puts a smile on my face. Even my first bmw - a 1997 540i sport 6 speed makes me grin when I downshift and Mash the gas pedal . The E39 platform has phenomenal chassis dynamics that is hard to beat- even today . When they’re well maintained they are very capable when pushed close to their limits.

@margienicholas699 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your car. My husband and I were going to buy one new, years ago. We now have an E30 vert and an E30 coupe. Love the wheels on your car.

@gregs8685 Ай бұрын

Very cool ,and wow you don’t cut corners Ken. I’ve owned many M cars but never an e39 M5. My favorite is also anther V8 manual M car- the e92 M3.

@williamconrad1087 2 ай бұрын

Kennan, don’t be afraid to upgrade, someday. Drove my 98 Camaro SS 18 years, then into my c7 grand sport. I will keep them both until I can’t push in a clutch.

@walthefl 2 ай бұрын

I very much respect how much you care for your car and how you proceed to sustain it

@sva60_cyyz59 2 ай бұрын

We have owned a 2001 E39 M5 here in Canada since 2007. It’s a Summer car with only 90,000kms on it, and it’s barely ever been Winter driven. I don’t ever remember that car having any major issues, most of the $$ put into it have been spent on transforming the car into the Eurospec. It is a fact that Canada cars tend to be more reliable than their US counterparts, largely due to the higher quality fuel.

@6StringSunburst 2 ай бұрын

Kennan, just to give you some perspective on the cost of ownership I have had with my 2011 Acura RDX, 4 cyl, 2,5 ltr with turbo. I'm the original owner. It currently has 185,000 miles. Here is my maintenance log: full synthetic oil change every 5000 miles, tires, brakes and battery have been replaced about 3 times each. Only one actual repair/breakdown; last year power steering repair. That's it, sorry to bore you; let me put an Excel spreadsheet together for the next owner.

@jongib6096 2 ай бұрын

LOL 8 Yeats and 60k in repairs/maintenance. Nice!!! 😂👌🏼

@Emily1963eh 18 күн бұрын

When owning an older car like this, you need to be able to use a spanner. E39's are pretty easy to work on and there is an abundance of information on youtube these days. You could probably cut 3/4 of the cost by just doing most of it yourself. Parts availability is also excellent in the States. You could have even got some snap on tools with the savings.

@darius2640 2 ай бұрын

Ken may not be selling now but he sure makes this to refer to when he wants to get 50% above market value

@howardishere 2 ай бұрын

It’s so good to see another person to keep all service records in a binder with protective sheets and a yearly cost spreadsheet. Impressive!

@everydaybodybuilding2282 2 ай бұрын

i can see why kennan is a good employee for a company like cars and bids

@xolanimahlangu9374 2 ай бұрын

I understand why you like it as i like my e34 530. It really puts a smile on my face!

@nullstring1 2 ай бұрын

before watching it, im guessing ICV, and dash repair. Also trunk release button and a caliper or 2.

@brendendas 2 ай бұрын

Love the wheels Kennan! Makes it look amazing.

@spinaltap22 2 ай бұрын

11:56 "Rear crankshart cover with seal" 😂

@merciless9285 2 ай бұрын

the viper lurking the in the background is terrifying

@RollingShutter 2 ай бұрын

Hey Kennan, I can truly relate to you, my five zylinder Volvo v70 has been draining my bank account as well. I have driven it over 40000miles and it cost me a whopping 1750euro... brutal... just brutal

@RichRotorhead 2 ай бұрын

😅

@HoldenOn 2 ай бұрын

I get it. Worth all the time and money. Cars are meant to be driven. It only breaks when it sits. Keep racking up the miles!

@D-Rockk 2 ай бұрын

Awesome episode Kennan

@scottfindley1345 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely magnificent specimin, Only a 'Kennan' could keep one of these at the level of maintainance that these masterpeices of automotive excellence that are the e39 M5 - undoubedly peak bmw. What people dont get about owning a car like this, is its less an ownership than a stewardship - those that take on the responsibility treat it as that - a responsibility an honor - to keep something truly special in perfect working order, for themselves, and future generations to one day enjoy.Full respect Kennan, youre a true enthusiast and gentleman.

@trizzuth34 2 ай бұрын

I knew it even before it came up in the video, as I myself had to spend about a month and a half with the car down last august, as I too found bits of plastic U guide clips in my oil pickup screen. I dove in and did all of the work myself using the BMW TIS i had to rent, M5board and youtube videos as a guide. BMW dealer quoted me $16,000 for that job and NEVER would have replaced all of the "while you're in there" things I did like 4 new CPS sensors, coils, water pump all new cooling system internal tensioners, all chains and guides and gaskets, retimed the engine with vanos was a fun part! Starting the car was a nervewracking experience as I had a loud hydraulic lifter immediately after and thought I had messed something up. About 4000 miles on the car since that job and she runs like a top!

@thadloether8470 2 ай бұрын

Kennan, can you break down your cost to ownership per mile. Just curious. Great video, thanks !

@Justan0thervi3wer 2 ай бұрын

I’m happy he’s making a video about the M5, it’s a much better overview than another KZfaqrs 911 That they gush over after owning it for six months and will flip it in another six months

@CarsofGlasgow 2 ай бұрын

Great video Kennan!

@cameltorun 2 ай бұрын

That’s exactly the approach I am talking with my old 2005 VW Golf. Please bear in mind that I live in Poland and service prices are much lower here (not necessarily parts). Anyway I bought my car for around 4000$ and in the last 17 months I own it spent somewhere around 2000$ for regular service and repair. On top of that another 2000$ to repair some minor collision damage but that came from insurance of nice lady that decided to turn right straight after she heard a command from her sat nav. By the way your BMW service is at the level of service done to metro buses in the company I work for (with that exemption that bus service is rather reactive than proactive). So when somebody buys used bus from us they literally bring them pallet on the forklift with service records.

@mercator79 2 ай бұрын

Kennan is the kind of guy that meticulously maintains an E39, but then puts Ferrari stickers in the window.

@cmcb7230 2 ай бұрын

I had a 00 540i manual and it had a service repair record book identical to yours. I was told once that keeping service records is good but when you have a service record log approaching the size of NYC yellow pages, that is not a good sign and you should avoid that car!