BMW E39 M5 Sunset Drive Therapy (POV Binaural Audio) 

You hit the nail on the head - it's gotta be a drive without any purpose other than the drive itself. For me it doesn't have to be 10/10ths, I actually prefer it to be relaxed. I used to get hung up on finding the best curvy roads, but found that ended up just making it stressful if those roads were crowded that particular day or if I didn't have enough time to get out to them. So, I started just taking the "long way" home from work or whatever errand I needed to run and found I was able to enjoy even the lame roads, all because I was allowing myself some time just to enjoy a drive.

I usually get my “therapy drives” in Sunday mornings before Cars and Coffee. Seattle Cars and Coffee’s on Lake Washington, so I’ll either go south to Seward Park and go up Lake Washington Blvd, or go north to the Montlake Cut and go down Lake Washington Blvd. Always a pretty drive, but really gotta respect the cyclists, especially on Sunday mornings.

One of the amazing things about a lot of these older bmws, their design gets better each year. The design really does age like fine 🍷

i like that you put therapy at the end of this title. To me, going out for a drive with a fun car is definitely a good way to relax the mind after a long day of work.

Life can’t get any better with these back to backs, keep it coming

I really cannot be thankful enough for this video. I am going through a lot and when I was gonna lose my sanity this appeared on my feed. I cannot stress enough how much this video calmed me down, I feel so much better. Your content is amazing man Thank you from the bottom of my heart Keep it up boss Much love

Some folks collect model cars and Matchbox cars. Tedward, you get to enjoy all of the best toys and share them with us. Dude, this is total Zen.

The best road for my therapy is going up a mountain on a sunset evening! I really helps me!

As a regional truck driver, it can be mundane at times to drive long periods of time. I also have a E39 M5 that I look so forward to drive on my rare off time. While there are fun roads close to home. To regain the love for driving, just running a quick errand in this car always feels special. Great content.

I completely feel you on the gas front - I used to love taking night drives in summer when the temperature is finally low enough to shut off my AC and roll down the windows for a while. But when those gas prices started going above $4/gal, I stopped leaving my house to do *anything* except commute to/from work and buying groceries once a week. Now that they're finally going down, I feel more comfortable with the idea again. In terms of location, it takes me a solid 15 minutes to get to 495 in any direction, but sometimes cruising through random backroads and getting lost can be equally as fun as thundering up and down the nearest highway. My dad told me that's how he learned so many of the roads in Quincy and Boston when he was my age - just get lost on purpose, then start using landmarks and memorizing street names to find your way home. Thanks to his advice, it's like there's a little map of Massachusetts inside my head now!

To the local Starbucks, and then home. Is it far? No, but it is therapeutic. You don't have to go far to enjoy the ride, even if you don't drive, be a passenger, let someone else drive you place. Just enjoy the ride, and be safe out there.

After moving to the north shore I started exploring the area and discovered the empty, wooded, winding farm roads tucked away just a few streets over from me. They are in amazing condition for Massachusetts road and allow you to spiritedly stay in 3rd gear and dance between induction noise and exhaust.

bro love your content, the best channel for cars, keep it up

yes! we love these.

as an e39 m5 owner myself, you speak out of my soul, thank you! such an amazing and beautiful car, it gives so much love to enthausiasts I don't belive much never cars even can...

As an eastern european I would love to have 5 dollars / gallon fuel prices here! Thats about 1.30 euros per litre, compared to the 1.80+ price what we have. Not to mention the monthly wage to fuel cost ratio compared to 'murica as well. Still, doesn't stop me from spending around 40 euros per week just to fuel my cruising car :) Can confirm, money better spent compared to visiting a therapist for the same money for a couple of sessions.

The rear of your M5 gives me some NFS 2 Hot Pursuit vibes. Brings back some good ol’ memories playing that game 😁

BMW, especially the M variant has always been my dream cars. Hopefully with hard work and consistency I will get one eventually. 🙏

THAT S A REAL BMW DRIVING EMOTION..................THERAPY TED 😉

I want an E39 soooo bad. Such a beautiful car

As you said in the video, for me, the good roads are really close to my location as I live at the margin of the city so in my therapy drives, a good little drive on the field roads or the empty parts of the city with my Mercedes w123 240D is the best ever, and I say little because the gas prices are way to high, for a country in which the medium salary is 520 dollars a month, this is mostly the reason.

For therapy drives I like storrow drive during rush hour, very relaxing and view of the Charles too!

sunset drive & E39 M5? instant like

I also have E39 530, and like you, i myself like drives in the night, rain, sunset, alone. Perfect for clearing my mind. Love your videos :)

Bro, I love these evening drives. I drive my Mercedes from school to home at 7:30PM on certain days. I take the back roads and get to enjoy sending it through the corners. I only get the opportunity to do those evening drives 2 times a week and it’s so worth it. On the other days I take the bus and it makes me more excited to drive my AMG on those special nights. To answer your question about where I go for my drives, sometimes I cruise on the highway and sometimes I take a run through the hills to get home.

I love driving most on cool (60s F) early mornings (6-7 am) because you have good lighting but also way less traffic. I don't feel comfortable pushing super hard at night because my area (fairly rural NC) has an ungodly high deer population and my old halogen bulbs suck. I absolutely love visiting family I have up in the mountains, best roads.

My therapy drives pretty much reflect yours. Golden hour is important. I love that sense of peace. Which is also why I drive out to the middle of nowhere. You know you're in the right place when you've got cornfields on either side, and the occasional farmhouse with a rusted out '96 F150 deep in the weeds out back! Unless I'm filming for my channel (for a series that you inspired) I've got my windows down, and a specially tailored driving playlist going. I used to think I was weird when I'd just go "drive nowhere" as a teenager, but now realize that it's genuinely therapeutic for me.

I have a 2000 M5 as one of my fun cars, use it sparingly because I do intend to keep it for many years. I do usually take it on a nice long drive every other week or so except for winter when it’s parked. I love the e39 M5 it’s so comfortable and engaging to drive and garners so much positive attention. Even the smell of the interior is just so inviting to me and instantly puts me in a better mood. I live in central Pennsylvania and have so many nice back roads to explore on.

Ya know I remember back in the late 90s if you had any sedan with 200hp, you were sitting near the top of the food chain, if you had one with 250hp it was an even bigger deal and to this day it just astonishes me how BMW just kinda showed up with the e39 M5 with 400HP and Iove how serious they can be about their sport sedan pedigree. I mean it was truly the king of the hill, and I still marvel at how beautiful they were. This car was BMW at its best! Loved the dark green e39s with the chrome m sport wheels. Met a guy with a 2001 540i and complimented him on his car, his response was "well my last car was a porsche, then I got the BMW and its a great compromise" The 90s were great!

gas in california was $7, and now$5 where everything else is already expensive as hell, imagine having to deal with that

I miss my E39 M5, torque for days, amazing for a non turbo. Plus instant response that turbos don't have. I always enjoy therapy drives. They were especially important when the pandemic hit. I'm fortunate to be an hour or so from the Blue Ridge Parkway but a 200 mile round trip was a $50+ drive this summer. At least I have some curvy country roads near home. My Z4 was the best for a therapy drive with a top down cruise in the spring or fall.

That dashboard color is so comforting. I miss old dashboards.....

dude I like this speech in the beginning. It really sets the mood!

Man, this is just what the doctor ordered

Alright, you've convinced me. Had to go drive my MK 7.5 GTI after watching this. When are you going to get your hands on an ND2 Miata? Would love to see that.

My go to therapy roads are backroads from Rhode Island to Connecticut or down the coastal roads by Narragansett

Man I can't get enough of the front headlights on the E39, the rings just make the whole thing look so intimidating and aggressive to me

I feel so lucky where I live because I'm 5 minutes away from scenic, twisty hills roads which are equally fun driven enthusiastically or calmly with the windows down and the sunroof open. For me, either style of driving is therapeutic. It's about being focused and in the moment, and enjoying all the sensations. My cars give me a great way to do that. 😁

For me therapy "drive" means getting my bike and doing laps around my neighbourhood, since I'n not of legal age to drive yet (2.5 years to go! :D). I just love going fast on the downhills while listening my favourite songs on repeat. After I few laps, I stop, get a fizzy drink and relax watching the downtown from my favourite spot. Of course it exhausts me, but it's still something that I enjoy. Plus it helps me keep fit

I havent had a therapy drive in a while on my E39 M5 ,makes me sad but soon I'll get back to it. I love how he states that you really dont have to red line it all the time and its so true ! The S62 it just a great all around engine imo Great video man hope to see more of this

Living in the Blue Ridge mountains of rural NC, I’m so greatful the driving roads for “therapy driving” are so accessible

Had to come back to this, getting heavy winter vibes today with the cold and snow on the mountain I live on, this just feels like a good cozy video to watch

Someone needs to make a fake G suit so we can feel like were actually in the car. Thats the only thing missing from these videos is the Gs of being in the car. Also I love this V8, sounds so good.

Honestly, my therapy drives are slow rolls on the main road of my city. Windows down, night sky, wind blowing through the cabin, intake noises permeating. The best part is - it's in my daily driver and only car, a Cadillac STS. Going to the twisties is a bit of a hassle and the gratification of putting around town is just as good for me.

For me a therapy drive is windows down and music up, nobody tailgating me and free to drive at my own pace. Here in Michigan you don't always get windows down weather, so it's special.

I bought my home mainly because it was very close to my favorite driving roads. I used to have to drive 30+ minutes each way just to get out to my driving roads... now it's about 10 minutes. Makes such a difference.

My therapy drives are along the coastline in New hampshire, or on the twisty mountain roads. I'm much closer to the coast. But I'm in the mountains most weekends, so I detour to the fun roads while I'm up there

i live in vermont and i take the back route from my exit to my buddy’s and those roads are almost always clear, i can enjoy that route in any car. i will say anytime i have a stick shift in my hand i definitely drive twice as hard as any auto.

Mate, That car is just amazing all around. My cousin really loves the E39 ///M5, and I’m constantly sharing your content with him. Therapy drives are important (IMO), you are absolutely right about driving for the enjoyment instead of running errands etc.

I live in the country. So mine is literally right outside my door. I drive a 2007 Eclipse Spyder GT. With the 6 speed manual. It's a blast to drive. It has 263 horsepower and 258 pound feet of torque. My wife has an HHR. It's a nice car. Mine is bad ass.

Blessed to live in SoCal where we have a plethora of canyon roads that we can enjoy year round, but nothing quite like heading up Angeles Crest to Newcomb's Ranch in a 911 on a crisp Sunday morning, watching the Euro exotics, American muscle and the JDM variety go by, chatting with other enthusiasts.. it's good for the soul man.

Therapy drives for me is nice, easy cruises on the highway at 100km/h. I'm also an aviation enthusiast, so the 20 minute odd drive, almost all of which is on the highway, then stopping to watch aircraft movements at my local airport, then cruising back - or going on a long detour.

That V8 sound is absolute perfection

This was the main thing I looked forward to when I was purchasing my first car. To get out of the house, and just drive well into the night, forgetting about all my problems along the way. Driving feels like home

I love driving on the New Hampshire backroads when the sun is setting

Absolute facts on the sounds of nature that accompany these late evening summer drives. Living in the metro Detroit area, I go to this loop around a city called Hell. It’s where Car and Driver does their testing, and it’s a joy to drive. There’s changing elevation and the corners are so fun. Plus, on nights with no moon the stars are incredible as it’s pretty remote.

I have a MK7 GTI - I have been mentally not in a great spot the last year or so and wasn't giving it the attention I used to, or enjoying it like I had. But recently things have been going better, and I've been giving it some TLC and I would love to go on a night cruise. I love my car at night, the interior lighting is wonderful, moonroof open, and chill back winding roads.

My car is more of a relaxed cruiser. So open interstates are the best therapy roads for me.

I’m lucky to have nice driving roads nearby here in MD. I look forward to the time between me and the car, no music and the sound of air around and engine alone. It’s just as good as biking and exercising for the mind. I miss it; i miss my e39 m5.

My last car was a Euro spec e30 325 Touring and previous to that a VW Jetta 16V. I used to go on morning runs about an hour on side roads to a beach village and watch the sunrise. Very little traffic that time of day. Going around the bends at mph not the kph safe limits...then I got a ticket. Not much of a fine but a reminder that when caught it will cost you. I took the Touring to the Vintage at the Vineyards BMWCCA weekend near Ashville one year, a 12 hour drive from Canada where I live. Not a great highway cruiser but give it a two lane curvy road and all is right with the world. If it was not raining with zero visibility, the Blue Ridge Parkway home would have been amazing. Not exciting in a take your life in your hands way. The e39 M5 was a dream car twenty years ago, still is. But I fear my licence would not last long with one of those. The e36 M3 sedan was more of a Goldilocks car. Right size, right power and fun to drive at less than autobahn speeds.

The best roads around where I live are like the one you drive on in the video. It’s a bit outside of the city. It’s kind of like a little vacation. Lol

For me therapy drives are mostly weekend night thing like yours. It's pretty easy for me to find nice empty roads since i live on countryside in the Middle Europe, but i usually don't mind driving at city too. I always do these when i want to be alone and wanna listen to some music while driving.

This so true. Therapy drives are some of the best, this video inspired me to take my little 2004 Honda Civic on a sunset drive today once I got off work. Fun roads aren’t too far from me, usually 20 minutes, but once you get out the city… man, beautiful sights. It’s not the fastest or anything but to me it’s everything. I love driving it

One of the best drivers car. It all started with this one.

In Milwaukee, late at night, there is a lake drive that will go from south of Milwaukee all the way north to the richer areas. Pure bliss and lights form the city with the lake silently next to you.

It's a small thing, but if you're not on a race track, there's no need to bang through gears like you said. I personally think holding the clutch pedal down until the revs are at the right place for the next gear is more audibly pleasing

Wow, I must've done something right in life to be blessed with back to back E39 videos

My therapy drive is taking my 2018 F30 330 out in the evening doing exactly what you’re doing. Not pushing the car to the limit all the time but having some fun with it and listening to some ODESZA

This video is amazing!! Even if I don't have the time to do a therapy drive it's amazing to watch yours!

I live about a 30-40min drive away from a very large AONB (you may have to google that one) full of big hills, forests, rivers and brilliant roads. Perfect for a evening drive in my mx5.

Watching your channel has really helped me appreciate the task of driving like I never have before. I have a 2017 sho tuned to about 420hp and although it's def not the fastest thing on the road I've really learned enjoy the car at all speeds

I live not so far away from the mountains so for me the "therapy drive" is to take the car on some twisty backroads through villages at night time when they're almost dead empty. The so-called "therapy drives" are a bad addiction of mine. They're so enjoyable that despite resisting it for weeks, I go for a few hours spin once or twice every month, except for winter time. With cheapest fuel, the 95, being at $5.50/gallon I can't just stomach it and despite the ride being nice, fun and enjoyable I have an instant regret that remains for many days to follow. And then weeks later I do it again. And so the cycle continues. No way I'm ever gonna break out of that habit so I'm just rushing to finish the degree and get a well-paid job in that field that's gonna work kinda like a digestive pill whenever I have to pay for the full gas tank. 😅

love it

Just came pack to this video just to experience it again, just went for a therapy drive of my own. Roads are really close to my school, a good mix of relaxed driving out to some backroads where I push it a little bit, and then on the way back I just chill, open up the sunroof to get some nice air and noise. I make sure to turn off my phone, no music, nothing to distract me, just me and the road in nature, away from the city, away from everything. No particular day or route, just driving

I used to go to SF during the summer to do food delivery, and since it was during the pandemic there was little to no traffic so I would just enjoy the summer sunset while listening to music

LA is obviously known for Hell on earth traffic, but when you know the city well... at the right days/times of night, there are SO many incredible options of open road to do just what this vid is all about. So many incredible beach spots, vistas, etc to stop at along the way as well. Oddly, being back in Jersey now it's more congested than it was when I was in LA, probably due to overcrowding/development as time goes on. Mercedes guy by default, dreaming of an E39, E92, E31, E24, or E34 ASAP! Benz "old man" cruising by day, BMW gripping & rowing gears by night (hopefully soon).

I can't not like a video with the M5. I just liked it and now proceeding to watch it.

Super nice therapy drive, thank you! B) I dig the sound of summer nights too, the feeling of freedom when you can drive with windows open and listen to the world and crickets and stuff. My answer to your question may not be what you will think, but, to me EVERY drive (that is not "in a hurry because I'm late for xyz") is a therapy drive for me. The nice extra is, my girlfriend is a therapy driver too, more than myself actually, so often we can share the joy. :) Cheers!

Nice words dear Ted. Every car is enjoyable, when you just respect the drive!

driving around dover/wellesley in the fall and scituate/falmouth along the coast in the summer is always so relaxing.

Man, what a cool video. Beyond the car, I love your message. I could not agree more, those 30 min ride just cruising, enjoying your car and the landscape, are the best. Thank you, best channel!

Best video yet! Inspired me to go leisurely run through the gears with the windows down and the sunroof open in my RS4 on a cool-ish Oklahoma evening. (Of course I had to burn off all of the carbon on the way home lol) Cheers!

I really enjoy watching your videos and love your vibe as well. I don’t say that about a lot of people so I really mean it when I say it. Keep it up!

This really speaks to me as to why I recently bought a 2003 MR2 Spyder. Once I get a misfire issue figured out and delete the pre-cats, will be driving it constantly. Not special enough care about putting miles on, cheap to maintain and fun.

Hey Tedward. I’m definitely having fun in my manual v6 accord even though it isn’t the fastest car. It’s definitely good to go out on country roads with it when the light is out. Night time can be a lil dangerous because of deer but regardless, definitely agree with the therapy drives and love the M5

The yellow edition redbull and a 30 minute drive on a hot summerday with the sunroof open in my 2013 RS5 before work

I drive a bmw zhp, and for my therapy drives, its usually when i come back home from work at the resto. I drive on the empty highway in Montreal at night back home. Its amazing

I usually go on therapy drives in evenings where I just want to get out and enjoy my car and rid my mind of daily and ongoing stresses. It isnt much but I love driving my 2008 Audi A4 6MT through the canyons in northern salt lake city.

Love all your video’s, they definitely make me miss my bimmer when you post your pov bmw drives,so good keep up the excellent content ,I miss my drives , there aren’t many great close roads around lincoln where I live , but driving therapy is definitely the best especially when you can focus on just the sounds of the car and the surrounding area. Great content sir

Living in NY my therapy drives are in the bear mountain area, early morning. It's so nice being the only one on the roads with the sun coming up overlooking the river. Hoping to be back there with my E39 M5 soon, I've got some work planned, got some stiffer thrust arm and subframe bushing and the car feels unbelievable with new suspension all around, just need a few more things before I can really push it

2000 E39 M5 owner here. My car is in the shop, has been for a while. Listening to this vid makes we want to go buy a second one while I'm waiting. ...

There's always a go to small Mountain nearby for me, about a 15 minute drive away. When you get to the top it's a nice spot for a picnic. Or there is a nice 45 minute loop on local country roads that's always chill

One of the best episodes on this channel it resonates with me so much. THX Man

When I go for a therapy drive, I like to drive away from all the people and just be on roads by myself and when no one is arround and it's just me and my car I can then start to truely enjoy driving again.

For me therapy drives are easiest in the city. And I go out at late night, past 11pm when most of downtown and the dock area is empty. I take a camera with me as well, and usually stop at a late night canteen like shop for a cup of tea and a cigarette. I usually cover between 20 and 30kms, and drive pretty slow.

Luckily I live on the edge of a suburban town. Five minutes away I have a mix of long straightaways and some curvy roads. And I think I’m the luckiest because it’s my fastest way to work. Even if I’m not driving enthusiastically

I cant drive by myself yet, but next year i def will. LOVE driving

“Therapy drives” = rain and fog and at night and wipers on low with some lofi

therapy drive is awesome where i live (Warsaw). 3.5 km (2mi) from express route and highway, or if I go for city nightdrive it's even less to reach main avenues (2-3 lanes one way, great visibility with lamps) Depending on the mood it takes 40min on the quick one, up to 2h if i REALLY NEED IT. High five, keep up the good work.

I love my area because I can cruise the coast, drive up the river, or head through farmlands. My personal preference is fairly slow cruises on frigid but sunny days. Grab a cup of coffee at my favorite shop, put the windows slightly down with the sunroof fully open, and vibe to some tunes. Use to be something I did more cause my old car, a 2003 mazda protege5, was decent for fuel economy. But now I've got a worse job and drive a gas guzzling 2005 gmc yukon denali, so I don't really cruise much...