The BMW 5 Series History. The 4th Generation (E39).

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The 4th generation BMW 5 Series is a real model of success. Optically it differs completely from its predecessor. In the development of the 4th generation aerodynamics and lightweight construction played a major role. BMW insiders give you a glance behind the scenes of development and marketing.
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@bernardoomar 4 жыл бұрын

I still have my 2000 BMW 528i. After 20 yrs, it’s timeless and priceless...

@tombyorn8278 Жыл бұрын

Like everyone else here says these are the best 5 series and I agree. I just bought a 2002 525i for my daughter about 3 months ago. Great service history and I can work on some basic stuff myself. My brother bought a 530i M Package new in 2003 and I always thought it was about the best looking sedan ever. Fast forward now we have a $7,000 garage queen for my daughter and her sister and my wife and I to use.

@soundseeker63 7 жыл бұрын

I would say this is the most elegant and tasteful 5-series to date. The clean lines and subtle curves have stood the test of time very well, you'd not think this car was over 20 years old already! They also take the miles very well, better than some of the newer ones!

@MisoElEven 2 жыл бұрын

5 years later and I can only agree with you..its just timeless, especially with the facelift headlights Edit: and European spec blinkers (the silver ones)

@mochammad.andrianto 7 жыл бұрын

Finally.....E39 is the best 5 series ever..... Over engineerd for 90's car. :D Thank you BMW

@GuamanianBlood619 7 жыл бұрын

mochammad andrianto If u ever wrenched on an e39 it's a pain sometimes.... Coolant hoses through the front bumper, heaps of plastic parts.. But.. Why?? To save a few pounds.. Ill take my battle tank e34 lol

@iEldilo 7 жыл бұрын

GuamanianBlood619 E34 FTW!

@mochammad.andrianto 7 жыл бұрын

GuamanianBlood619 I admited for the plastic parts weakness. But this car has the first using a lifetime oil for automatic transmission (but I preffer to change the oil every 75k Km's.) and the first BMW car with Steptronic Transmission which make this car really fun to drive at that time n till now. As long as the car always in a good maintenance.

@commercialpage1203 7 жыл бұрын

GuamanianBlood619 I wrench on them all the time. If you have trouble working on a e46 or e39, you probably shouldn't own a BMW to begin with. They're very easy to work on. That's embarrassing actually.

@GuamanianBlood619 7 жыл бұрын

Commercial Page If you read my comment correctly I noted "sometimes" as with any vehicle they are a pain to wrench more so due to their plastic components. I also noted that i own an E34 and im looking to purchase an E46 in the near future. Hey maybe I'll ask you if i ever encounter an issue since you have much experience with this model, difference is I respect all BMW's and would never discourage someone from purchasing one, you shouldnt either. Have a good day Sir or Mam "Commercial page" isnt very specific on gender sorry.

@dottiridot 7 жыл бұрын

This is the most beautiful BMW ever. Legendary E39.

@rockers2rockers616 4 жыл бұрын

If it had the big 3.8 inline six cylinder motor with six independent throttle bodies, tucked away beneath the forward opening hood like the charismatic E34 M5 does yes it would be a true masterpiece of design, like the E34 M5 is. The E39 is a very close second.

@michaelric3540 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry but the chassis stiffness of the e39 puts the e39 on top. If they built one with an s54 that would be perfection.

@Jwdude123 4 жыл бұрын

The one before this is the legend

@luyandadube8848 3 жыл бұрын

If you know you know

@JR_harlow 3 жыл бұрын

@@rockers2rockers616 I don't know I think he is right the E39 looks amazing from every possible angle. Truly a gorgeous automobile

@Avrelivs_Gold 7 жыл бұрын

The last truly German 5-series

@Avrelivs_Gold 7 жыл бұрын

I don't think you're right at all. When you overview Nagashima's works, you can tell he is not that talented, he's the guy who makes others' ideas into reality. E90 was Bangle's, E39 was... someone other's too. When you look at E39 you can see self-sufficient European rational design. Clearly it is the evolution of E36 style with 8-series heavy influence. So these facts obviously lead to ask: who was responsible for both of these two projects? And the answer is -- Claus Luthe, a genius from Germany. He may have been retired long before the production of the car, but his design is what made BMW legendary cool cars. Sadly not that cool today.

@Avrelivs_Gold 7 жыл бұрын

You may believe what you want. The fact is that the style direction is defined by chief designer, not the project designer. And I see that many project designers as Fisker or here Nagashima -- aren't as good as designers on their own. And as you don't see the E39 and E31 resemblance -- I believe we won't find an agreement here. And I also think the facelifted Z3 - where the legacy links were finally lost - looked straight horrible. So when people praise or blame a specific car -- usually it's the fault of chief designer, not particular project team...

@Maximilian0011 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is the LAST truly German and a great car, E60 is not the same thing anymore

@epicon6 4 жыл бұрын

Ike N How are you so caught up with the designer nationalities? The car is still german. Only if it was designed by a French guy would it not qualify as German car :) cos’ it would have looked like a renault :)

@jamviator 7 жыл бұрын

Finally. Yes, E39 still looks great on the road. Beautiful.

@markobegus 6 жыл бұрын

I bough a 528i three weeks ago...99..with the double vanos...almost 400k on the clock drives like on clouds...I've driven tons of cars...and the build quality of this is beyond belief...and it is hands down of the the best looking BMWs and cars ever made, not to mention one of the last true BMWs...when the I-drive was intruduced the cars became ipods...its ridiculous.

@santileonsteinberg1441 7 жыл бұрын

This is, hands down, the best 5 Series ever built.

@spartan0x75 7 жыл бұрын

Still the best looking 5 Series! What a classy, timeless design.

@stanmatan2381 2 жыл бұрын

E32, E34, E38, E39 are for me the best BMW´s ever made. I have an E39 and my father is driving the E34 with the same engine (525tds). Lovley machines which are even nowadays, getting alot of attention. It happens sooo often that I get talked to by random people about my car at the gas station. Once an old man told me he had the exactly same car as me (E39, 525, oxford green) and drove it to 1.200.000 km !! He even showed me a picture of the speedometer. When I told him that I´m currently at 215.000 km he laughed and said: You have got a brandnew car my friend.

@Inflator82 7 жыл бұрын

This and E38 are the best BMWs ever.

@supercarshunter2450 7 жыл бұрын

The best BMW ever! We still have our 528i E39 and he is doing his job very good 👌👍

@Tsoulistic 7 жыл бұрын

Drilon Ibraimi *her job

@supercarshunter2450 7 жыл бұрын

Thabiso Tsotetsi his, my 528i is a men's car so do not come along with her anymore!

@exhaustpipe1095 7 жыл бұрын

BMW E39 528i is the best car ever!

@supercarshunter2450 7 жыл бұрын

Exhaust Pipe agree

@MBD_335 7 жыл бұрын

i dunno, 530d gave 528i performance but 30% more fuel efficiency ;)

@elikemnutefe 6 ай бұрын

In my opinion, this is the best looking and timeless 5 Series ever built by BMW. The built quality is second to none!

@BMW 6 ай бұрын

Sounds like you have great taste 🤝 This one really does hit different.

@NWA-yl7ss 7 жыл бұрын

Recently visited Munchen, the E39 is the only car that is over 8 years old that I saw driving very regularly!

@aminebou2457 7 жыл бұрын

If Aliens landed on earth and asked what a car is, i'd show them a picture of an E39

@silasfaber2095 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 97 540i, best car ever.

@1001speedster 7 жыл бұрын

Just Games I have a 540 as well. Love that car!!!

@Asa7LCI 7 жыл бұрын

Just Games same here. 6speed manual. almost 200,000mi and still kicking

@silasfaber2095 7 жыл бұрын

Ryan Corneliusen never had a problem with it, runs good. the only thing i have had to do is replace a $4 plastic screw, i must have just gotten lucky i guise.

@Asa7LCI 7 жыл бұрын

Ryan Corneliusen the only unexpected thing that happened to me was a spark plug shot out, stripped the threads threads clean off the head. but a $20 helicoil fixed that.

@Asa7LCI 7 жыл бұрын

Ryan Corneliusen its a 97. I did have a heater hose blow on me after a... "demanding drive" but i was able to make it home before i lost all my coolant luckily. thats my own fault though. i ordered all new cooling replacement hoses and put them on. i have been lucky with finding very cheap and working parts from scrapped E39s at the salvage yards. my biggest worry is the radiator fan. they have a history of not disengaging and from its drive belt and exploding, often damaging the hood and ripping up nearby hoses and wiring. but popping the hood and rotating it by hand will tell you if the clutch is still in working order.

@collegejus 7 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love how iconic the E39 looks. Definition of success.

@BMW 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you very much for sharing your praise and passion with us! :)

@collegejus 7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure thanks.

@MasterBaker2020 7 жыл бұрын

I love daily driving my 2003 e39 525i M sport. Truly has a ton going for it. Great to drive to school and work then back on the weekdays, and just sporty enough to keep up with my fathers M5 and my grandfathers M6 Competition on the weekend drives. Never ceases to amaze them and myself time and time again, both in performance and in luxury and styling!

@soulstance 7 жыл бұрын

Bar none, the best driving 5 series to date. Also, my first time ever got to test drive a BMW, my friend's 99 528 M Sport pack. It was so impressive, planted and composed feel thorough out. The corona ring(not as eye-catching as Audi's since wasn't an LED era) added on 01 and on was really creative and first of any kind. Love this car!!

@NedAznir 7 жыл бұрын

Best Five Series Ever!

@red58fury 7 жыл бұрын

+DONALD TRUMP get out of here

@michaelric3540 4 жыл бұрын

Just because something is old doesn’t mean it lacks style and class. My 2001 530i looks better than 99% of what’s out there today.

@simonvalborgland7715 7 жыл бұрын

Yes finally! been waiting for weeks! thx BMW

@northamericanauto43 7 жыл бұрын

I love the simple lines of the E39.

@GG_1000 7 жыл бұрын

I love these videos that gives a brief look and some details of BMW cars that are becoming classics. I just wish they would last much longer and had even more information. Using BMW designers and workers to tell the stories makes it feel personal. Excellent work.

@1001speedster 7 жыл бұрын

E39 is the best generation imho. The E60, whilst impressive, went too far with the electronics that it hindered it's reliability.

@kirbyswarp 7 жыл бұрын

The e60 was unreliable, bloated and ugly.

@Strop311964 5 жыл бұрын

I had an E39 540i M-Sport. Great car but not very reliable, lot's of electronics failures. Now I have an F10 LCI 550i.

@surenscanal4386 7 жыл бұрын

BMW E39 One Love

@yacinesalhi4541 7 жыл бұрын

who the hell disliked this badass perfection

@yacinesalhi4541 7 жыл бұрын

Erwin Schrödinger audi fanboys

@yacinesalhi4541 7 жыл бұрын

wow must be a great experience

@appalachiahiker853 5 жыл бұрын

YaC InE Fuck you moron

@mtksbctk 5 жыл бұрын

I like E60

@broudy9402 2 жыл бұрын

@jasonherah1563 7 жыл бұрын

BMW is a car maker like no other! With its own design philosophy and incredible engineering, it is a company of pure emotion and true driving pleasure!

@maximemobayen6572 7 жыл бұрын

I love BMW "the ultimate driving machine"

@SilverFoxesF18 7 жыл бұрын

I really love how BMW make archive videos of their cars.

@SilverFoxesF18 7 жыл бұрын

Next up, BMW 5 series e60!

@bilalyldrm5070 7 жыл бұрын

E39 BMW's best car ever. The LEGEND.

@alexp-de 7 жыл бұрын

I love these little documentations about past BMW cars but I always have to smile when they describe the design. Basically it's "more sporty and/or more aggressive" everytime. That's the description of any BMW that came since 2000. As if they can't find any other words to describe it. I'd love to see the next 5 and 7 series to be "more elegant and less sporty".

@Atomic824 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this kind of videos BMW ! I really appreciate it ! I am so hyped for E60 :)

@jgripen969 7 жыл бұрын

With face-lift and m-package, the design still holds up today. Such a beautiful machine.

@abdulmalekmansour8830 7 жыл бұрын

the most beautiful design ever

@e46M3_DakarYellow 5 жыл бұрын

A true car for everything you need as a driver.... Even if you are not interested about cars, and you had the chance to be a passenger in an e39 you realize that there is something special about this car.

@confusionn.i1060 6 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful BMW that ever exist, really the best one, congratulations for designers of BMW 5 Series E39

@1111EKA 7 жыл бұрын

This is the best-looking 5 ever in my opinion.

@MonkeyChocolate 7 жыл бұрын

The first BMW I've ever driven. It was a 2002 black 520i. Sure it only has 2000cc, but the sound of 6 cylinders is still part of sweet memories

@pmk4343 7 жыл бұрын

always loved the E39 & E60 5 series

@DiegoRodrigues 7 жыл бұрын

great historical video!!! here on my garage the 540iA E39 still running.

@philipfcbmw6986 7 жыл бұрын

Love the E39, it's just perfect!

@smokescreenFromThe6ix 5 жыл бұрын

BMW technology was way ahead of its time!!!

@King_Fadi 7 жыл бұрын

E39 is truly the best BMW design ever. The second best is the E38 7 series and the legendary 8 series. Chris Bangle destroyed BMW as they still have not been able to recover from his poison.

@owenb1t5014 5 жыл бұрын

Fadi El Attar I own both, a 2002 E39 540i and a 2001 E38 740i Sport. While the E39 is timeless design and it’s a good looking car, parked side by side to the E38 it doesn’t look so good! The E38 just looks that bit better from every angle.

@epicon6 4 жыл бұрын

Owen Beattie I also own a 540i E39 and a 750iL E38 and i like the E38 more especially because in 2019 the 39 is a bit small for a 5 series, but i’m still not giving up the E39. Ever.

@momcilolukovic6451 5 жыл бұрын

This car will outlast the Universe.

@georgepatton8693 7 жыл бұрын

Definitely the most timeless modern BMW

@rohitjain3210 7 жыл бұрын

best 5er till date aesthetically. also it handled like a dream !!

@InspekturVijay 7 жыл бұрын

undoubtedly the best 5-series of all time

@johangustafsson938 7 жыл бұрын

Why no m-sport equipped in the video? So good looking and timeless design.

@Strop311964 5 жыл бұрын

The cars at :29 (exterior) and 2:59 (interior) are the M-Sport. Notice the 3-Spoke steering wheel and shadowline trim.

@spnchik 7 жыл бұрын

5-7 years ago everybody told E34 was the best 5 series ever, now it's E39? :) Seems like "the best" is more like "most common" in this case, cause most of E39's are still not dead enough :)

@caidee 5 жыл бұрын

Ofc poor idiots always consider their Bmw as the best one

@Therez0r 4 жыл бұрын

After 5-6 years everyone will say e60 is the best 5 series?

@Therez0r 4 жыл бұрын

Im happy with my m pack e39 3.0 diesel

@aliasrehbar9693 7 жыл бұрын

Im proud to say the least that uve promised and youve delivered.

@YashodhanGoenka 6 жыл бұрын

This one looks classic !

@JezJerzy22 7 жыл бұрын

BMW please create episode about E38!!! Best BMW for me ever produced.

@NikoBell12 7 жыл бұрын

Would've been nice to see info about the M5 too though...

@Diego.Alonso.Music. 7 жыл бұрын

It's about time! E39 above all!

@TeqHDcasper 7 жыл бұрын

My dad has a 1997 with 400k km, went trough the inspection without any problem! Amazing car!

@karanrathod9016 7 жыл бұрын

best short video! give us some more

@adpmol 7 жыл бұрын

E46 - E39 - E38 : best modern era BMW's Timeless

@cockshield 7 жыл бұрын

Seeing them all together is pure car porn!

@devinsti7124 6 жыл бұрын

Alex´s stuff And the E36

@hansandhismp-4033 5 жыл бұрын

E31

@Speedgear 4 жыл бұрын

@Denis B e39 530d beats e34 by far

@florianrazvan4777 3 жыл бұрын

,👍

@electronicallyscannedarray 11 ай бұрын

My geographical teacher were still own and drives around in one of these E39 5 Series.

@emsg2009 7 жыл бұрын

Great machine, I still miss mine.

@Okieonez 6 жыл бұрын

an absolute thrill driving my 02 E39 M sport..

@th3one2005 5 жыл бұрын

Still driving one today, and i love it!

@fredgust84 7 жыл бұрын

My baby right there ! Till this day I`ve felt as impressed with any modern car as I did the first time I drove an e39

@ghazypangerang6118 5 жыл бұрын

I owned a ‘97 528i saloon and i freaking love it!

@steven_ardian2845 2 жыл бұрын

Its just Beautiful

@wadehebert4923 7 жыл бұрын

It still looks sporty and luxurious to me!

@bmwjonathan 4 жыл бұрын

Big love for the E39 ❤️😘

@princebankz7012 7 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! The beast! E39 M5!

@razvanyke 5 жыл бұрын

What a beauty !!

@Bianconeri005 7 жыл бұрын

I own an E28 but the greatest BMW ever is the E39 for sure guys !!

@lenhardt07 5 жыл бұрын

Forever timeless form ;)

@keruamg 6 жыл бұрын

That LCI touring looks incredible

@waynester71 5 жыл бұрын

Loved my E39 525.. it has some cooling issues though, but that was it. I now have an E63 630i Sport which I love even more.. great cars

@gandzix0452 Жыл бұрын

Legendary Reliable } Just Perfect 😎 Solid

@eddiefiola8362 7 жыл бұрын

Current 5 series is g30. To me, e39 is still the best car in the world.........

@AlexBuilding-bmw 7 жыл бұрын

best of the best)))) my love, i'm driving e39

@mobabo5514 7 жыл бұрын

sold my 2011 audi a5 sline and just bought a 1999 523i... with wood trim and 2.5 v6 petrol. the running costs will be shocking but i dont know why im more excited about driving the beemer than i was with the audi. i love the design and the smooth ride. and the fact there is so little in ways of electronic interference. best beemers ever made (e39) and therefore best all round car ever. my opinion

@BMW 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your passion and for being our fan! :)

@shanks9180 7 жыл бұрын

The best 5 series ever ! E39 !

@paulseary7041 5 жыл бұрын

Best bmw ever made.

@JR_harlow 3 жыл бұрын

I still daily my 1998 528i and still love it like when I first got it.. silver with 17" style 5 rims, 5 speed, black leather with the cubic trim.... 282k no check engine lights doesn't leak any fluid and A.C. still works... car is stunning. Absolutely gorgeous from every possible angle. Of course I'm biased to the car that I have but I don't think I would still have it if I didn't think it was the best-looking 5-series BMW of all time....

@JR_harlow 3 жыл бұрын

Also drives and handles like it looks, amazing true driver's car. Just under 200 horsepower factory but will carry speed very well though the corners and just overall amazing car 10/10 would recommend

@H8ts 7 жыл бұрын

Still keeping my 2002 530i in garage... just can't let it go :)

@cockshield 7 жыл бұрын

Don't!! Take it for a restoration if you ever have to. Munich Legends are amazing for that.

@BmwMe-uh9sy 6 жыл бұрын

you better give it to me

@michaelric3540 4 жыл бұрын

Why be rid of the best car ever built?

@andruxa7683 7 жыл бұрын

SUPER AUTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Sebastianrogersmusic 6 жыл бұрын

I want to get a 540i has an issue with the auto transmission if you let off the gas and then press the gas it catches 2nd gear... otherwise it wont catch the gear. Anyone know what it could be?

@BMW 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your message, Sebastian. As it is difficult to assess these problems from a distance, it would be best to contact your BMW dealer directly. They will be happy to assist you.

@holaadios9958 7 жыл бұрын

One of the best sedan ever made!

@iTouringlol Жыл бұрын

my Dad owned one in the 2002 M Package, It was the best car I have ever seen, sat, and driven!!!

@BMW Жыл бұрын

+i_camaro That's great to hear! ❤️

@maumuse2211 7 жыл бұрын

E39 one of the Best!

@kerbytheslayer6181 5 жыл бұрын

A legend.

@Robixs92 5 жыл бұрын

I love my 523i but i don't know how to deal with the corossion of the body. :(

@iamjesper 7 жыл бұрын

My first car was a 528 E39 since that Ive only owned E39s, 540 and now 530.

@TeqHDcasper 7 жыл бұрын

im going to buy a e39 manual as my first car! Hopefully a 530i!

@xeferum 2 жыл бұрын

almost made me cry, i have such a nice car, and will have more, love BMW always best looking and driving, and the fact that i live close to Munich makes me so proud and happy, can't wait to buy another one and have 2 or more.