PROJECT E39 - The transformation of my BMW 

They are great fun but you have to have pretty deep pockets..

Not any project car but an e39 bmw

not necessarily just gotta know where to find a good deal and to buy the right item that you can sell back with minimal losses

Humza Mirza

@Rawler94 hahhaha

Well in my coutry the nicknames it has translstes to plum for front lamps but for other peoole its pig because for some its ugly

E34 is better in my opinion...

E60 is my favorite 5 series

E39 and e60 most beautifull bmw 5s

E39 and G30 my favourite

That's awesome, dude! Thank you for the nice words, and congrats on your new car! What kind did you end up with?

@@gabzh You're welcome! E91, 320D Face-lift. Fits me perfectly for now. Next step is 6-series. BTW, just how much a simple youtube video can influence someone's life path. I remember that i started working on my dad's car, an e39, trying to make it look like yours, i was 17, really loved doing work related to cars. And i ended up at 19, to take a bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering in Romania. This week i graduated. Now i am going for a Master Degree in Automotive engineering in The Netherlands, and everythig began with your video :)

@@florin3982 Wow, that is so cool! What an awesome story, and a great life path for you. Congratulations! Wish you the best. By the way, I also had an E92 after this one (I have a video on that one too) - great cars!

@@gabzhsame here, i bought an e39 528i manual at 17yo

I cry evrytim :/

Gabz Media made a joke i wanted to make... you got a new sub there buddy

Haha, thanks man!

Toad's Gaming and Tech why the f would you sell a car like this

Me too, I read your comment before seeing the entire video but I was relieved to see that it wasn't wrecked. When I read your comment, that's what I assumed happened to it. Thankfully it's still on the road.

Thank you, sir! Definitely not :)

Thanks, Jose!

Wow, thank you! :)

I'll join to the comment and add that this is one of the classiest builds ever, nice job, good work, keep it up :)

Gabz Media what were the costs? it looks truly amazing, I'm planning to transform my E39 :)

Thank you guys! The cost was 140K NOK.

Gabz Media drogo jak na takie stare auto.

Turn it off.

Tough, that you can't do.@An Australian Bloke

Its absolute shit music i wanna crush those speakers and the composer as well

so

I hate it

this was just what i was about to say... what was point of doing all that and not enjoy the car? i bet you all the work and effort in making that he prob sold it for cheap too

@@e36fanatics I mean, if he kept the car 5 years I don't see the problem. It's not like he did all this work within one month and then sold it right away I'd bet.

I was like oh man, are you really gonna enjoy the car, i mean the effort you're putting into, and then video goes and car "sold" !!

Sometimes the build is the most fun part. I currently have a stage 2 audi A6 and Stage 2 A3 and I'm thinking about selling one and getting an e39. Just doesn't seem as fun when I'm not working towards the next mod.

@@Kajacot do it, i just picked up a 2002 530i with sport package for 2500$ canadian dollars. So much fun to drive. I had a b5 a4 stage 2+ and a b7 a4 wagon stage 2 in the past, this is a different machine compared to the audis.

Thank you so much man! These cars get really cool really fast so it's just a matter of getting started :) Good luck on yours!

Diesel e39s seem rare in North America, and Canada for that matter, and yup my 540i enjoys goin quick! Cheers!

I own 540I E39. The bad part of this video is about that he sold it. Why you sold that awesome machine ?

Just wanted something new, pretty much. I've had 6 E39s including this one that I had already had for a year, so I wanted a change. And I wanted a bigger engine with six cylinders.

Get an E60 535D! I own one, it's a BLAST!

Wow, thank you! :)

Christopher Mundy did you have problems with engin or stuff like that?

@@goku7785 only issue for my engine 540i was to do the timing chain guide replacement.

Sold my 540 last year .. And last mth pick me up a 530

Thanks man!

There was a guy in my town with a white e39 2.5 or 2.0 Litre diesel Black hood and roof and trunk He was always speeding Drifting and no blinkers He was reported to the cops many times for bad driving like a maniac And also followed people I didn't see him for a while Turns out he was arrested for driving like a maniac and no license That's all

Thank you for the kind words, Guy! :)

Bazin

Thanks! I wanted something new after 6 E39s, and I wanted a straight six again.

I haven't bought anything yet. Still have an E46 320D M-sport and an E87 118D that I'm going to sell. Then I'll buy either a E60 LCI or an E36 M3, I think.

Gabz Media E36 M3 for sure nothing to think about👌

Gabz Media E36 M3 for sure nothing to think about👌

It was a fucking 520D, it can barely move lol

Oh yeah!

E46...

S. Klinkhardt E30

Thank you! Exactly, much more fun to make it your own personal ride.

Thank you, Rasul!

Thank you! :)

Thanks man!

@@gabzh i know im weird but i used to want an E39 M5 but now i want an E36 M3

To each their own 🤷🏻‍♂️

wood trim looks disgusting in every car except classics

Me to dudee even the wooden shift knob, i thought he was putting it in but then I saw the horrid grey in there :/ even steering wheel with the wood was great, he replaced that too

@@CatGuy969 Wood trim is ugly af. put all my trim in a pile and torched it

Thank you so much, Simon!

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At the time I was just a little tired of it. Needed a straight six again. Besides, this was my sixth E39 so I wanted something new. I do regret it now, though. But I'm working on my E92 330 now, so that's fun as well.

@@gabzh cool man👍 you did an excellent job. Stay safe.

Thanks man! Appreciate it :)

Awesome man! Good luck with it :)

Thank you for the kind words, Antonio!

Thank you!

Spent about 140k NOK. Sold it for 70 + and E46 in trade. The parts varies a lot. Some used, some from stores here in Norway, some from eBay etc.

The parts??? Srsly? There is trillions of e39. Aroun europe which are alive and in perfect shape... Thats nit a problem.

Gabz Media e46 is cool 😎!

Thanks man!

Bought them second hand.

Thanks! :)

Thank you for the kind words. It went to a good home!

Michael T. McGovern Thanks man! :)

Thank you! Yeah I miss this one too, but I'm building an E92 now and I'm sure I'll enjoy it just as much :)

Thanks! Sounds great!

Tusen takk for fine ord :) Ja, han har en fin bil å kose seg med nå!

Yes

No

Thank you so much, Omar!

how did it go

Merci beaucoup! :)

Thank you! At the time I was just a little tired of it. Needed a straight six again. Besides, this was my sixth E39 so I wanted something new.

Gabz Media it wasn’t a straight 6?

@@damiensanchez8439 it's a 2.0 diesel, 4 cylinder.

Thanks man!

Mine is black. 2001 530i with the Sport package. Car rides so nice and smooth. No shaking and wobbling on the interstate either. Car has original paint that still shines nicely after detailed

Most of the parts used are purchased from local dealers or second hand from private parties, so wouldn't be much help to you.. The cup holder is readily available on ebay :)

@@gabzh yep, even now in 2021 ! Only about $18.00 USD.. NICE upgrade to the old flimsy one from factory..

Congrats! They are awesome.

Thanks bro!

Thanks, and well, I basically just picked the first copyright-free songs I found so not the best music, I agree :)

Thank you so much, man!

Thanks man! Something better will come :)

Gabz Media how much you was paid on this car when you was buying?

To start with I paid 45.000 NOK for the car and then spent about 95.000 NOK on it.

Gabz Media This is a really good result. These lights were beautiful, I really like xenons

Thank you! Not xenon actually, the rings are LED and the main bulbs are halogen.

Thank you so much, Antonio!

Thanks man!

Lmao

lol

lol

Thanks man!

Thanks man! The engine worked well actually. No problems and alright amount of power for everyday use. They are easily tuned to 170hp/380nm as well.

lol 170bhp

Well E39 520d have 136hp stock, so remaped have 165-170hp ...

But still sounds like a inline 4 diesel, work culture like a inline 4 diesel and still slower than stock m57d30. However as i said, this one is pretty cool, ascpecially looks good

170bhp is still shockingly slow in a heavy old car

Yeees 😎

Haha, yeah it could be a little daunting for someone without experience, but they are amazing cars, both to own, drive and work on, imo. But the ABS sensors are always a hassle 😂

@@gabzh yes, I'm battling ABS module right now, I was quoted just over $3000 to replace it..after three weeks, since I bought it, I developed a phobia of driving it, scared something is gonna go kaput..but yes, you are right, it is such a pleasure to drive..lol..

Not a lot of different cars to choose from at the time when I bought this, so I just decided to do it myself :)

Thanks bro!

Keep it up :) ! When next :D ?

How much money cost modification and how much sold beema ? :)

I spent a total of about 140.000 NOK on this one, and sold it for 70.000 NOK plus another BMW E46 as a trade. So I sold it for about 100.000 NOK :)

Ok, and e46 will be next in modification :) ?

Haha, appreciate it man! :)

Yeah, too old fashioned for this car in my opinion.

I've owned 6 E39's so it was time for something new, and with a bigger engine :)

Gabz Media Then it's ok 👌🏻

Slidzy because 520d...

@@gabzh what u think i have m46 but i work on evrything enteriorr and exterior but engine will be monster i buy from bmw 7 alpina 1999 year and i will put in my m3 with diff 2.93

😎👊🏼

8,5x18 fronts with ET13 + 20mm spacer and 225/40 tires 10x18 rears with ET19 + 15mm spacer and 255/35 tires

@@gabzh thnx for the reply !

Thanks man 🙌🏼

Vladan Berisavljević keep working hard bro

@@portugaltheman9717 today I got my Trucker licence... i hope I get a job soon...

Forget the E46. I love them but they are extremely unreliable when compared to the E39. Just get an E39, and save money on the long run, plus you will get the same driving experience as an E46, with better interior.

@@clairvoux010 What engine is best in e39, i would love to have V8, 535 540 or M5....?but dreams are something else...

@@vladanberisavljevic3326 I would probably go for the 530i. That M54 engine is probably the most reliable engine BMW has ever built, and you get the best of both worlds, good power and good fuel economy. The V8s reliability is a bit of a mistery, arent that much more powerful, have much worse fuel economy, and are heavier. Also it will be pretty hard to find a manual V8, so I would get the 3l straight six. The only exception is the V8 in the M5, where fuel economy doesn't matter, has tons of power and torque, and reliability is insanely good for a V8 with that much power. Those engines are built like tanks.

Thank you, sir! ☺️

Good thing it's mine then :)

@@gabzh bro defo, still liked the vid tho❤️

Damn, 19 years! Respect!

Good luck!!

I buy my cars to use them as they were meant to be used :) So didn't worry too much. Washed it 2-3 times a week to keep salt and rust away so wasn't too much of a problem.

Rly??

It's later model. Re-design. It's still a better car than most cars I see on the road. Healthy amount of hp. And mpg is great ;)

dude all that work for a 520d id put that work in a 540i

Thanks, dude! I just needed a straight six again. Besides, this was my sixth E39 so I wanted something new.

A lot more :P Haha

It looks like any E39 M-sport car, not just the M5. But the M5 here in Norway are twice as expensive as all these mods put together either way :/

Twice?? I guess u mean triple 😂 M5’s in a condition like that Norway goes for atleast 300 000kr while Gabs probably used like 100 000

@@gabzh Did you lose money on this car when you add everything up ?

toni manfred he sold it for 15k not 1.5k

@@Miirukka never vor 15 bay mutch beter as this bmw

Thanks, Nika!

BMW IS UND BLEIBT BESTE

Thanks man!

Thanks man!

Thanks! I miss mine as well. Amazing cars, one of the best BMWs ever built.

It's not a pre-LCI wheel. All E39s after march 1999 has a dual stage airbag system, which has the slip ring integrated in the steering column. This car is a 2002, so it was just plug and play :)

Thank you, and good luck with yours! :)

Thank you so much!

Haha! Nothing ventured, nothing gained, I suppose.