The MOST Underrated BMW... the E39 530i, Here's Why! 

So..in 2003 my Mom wanted a BMW. The only one in the showroom was a black on tan M sport e39..she had no idea, so she bought it....fast forward to 2019. She wanted a new one. Well, I snatched it up cause the dealer wanted to give her $750....I gave her 2k for it. 100% stock, all maint. I was 48 when i bought it from her. Best BM ive ever had.

Got one a year ago. Didn't expect that much of it. Upgraded the exhaust, coilovers, custom tune and some other small changes. Still comfortable but became slightly more sporty. At the time I didn't expect how much I would like it eventually.

Nice video - I couldn't agree more. 6 weeks ago I purchased a 2001 530i SE manual in Orient Blue, with 92k on the clock. I was looking for a decent E46 330ci for ages, but seemed all too sketchy and overpriced. I spotted the E39 and it ticked all the boxes! 3.0l manual, tidy body work, full service history, low-ish mileage, and blue over tan colour combo with style 32 wheels! So far I've purchased an Xtrons PX6 head unit, with the ibus module. Fixed sagging sunroof fabric and some other niggly interior bits. Installed new wing mirror, and remapped ECU. It drives great, and on a 250 mile cross country run this weekend, I achieved 36.2mpg (according to OBC) sticking to 70mph. Next job is the coolant flush, which I'll perform myself. The E39 community is fantastic, and parts are readily available! My car is completely unassuming, without an M Sport badge in sight! Super comfortable, and super capable. As the video says, don't sleep on these cars! Cheers from the UK!

*video on E39 530i* *instant click, instant like*

I have a 2003 report, the factory M Tech II M5 body with v8 4.4 6 speed manual 112678km, and I also got the 2002 530i 3.0 I6 5 speed manual 201000km with the MTech II body. I love both editions .

bought an 01 530i a little more than a year ago for 1500 with 198k miles, it’s still running and driving perfectly and only needed brakes and an oil change. outlasted my buddies e46 with 50k less miles

The best 4 door sedan ever built. Miss mine, unfortunately totalled.

amazing video for me to watch and I am a student looking for a work car as well thank you so much for making an epic video!

I have a 530i individual with 560.000 km, no big problems till now

I have a 2003 Z4 with an M54 B30 with over 200,000 miles on it. With proper maintenance the thing is bullet proof.

Good shit brotha

Have had my E39 530i M sport manual,since new , wouldn't change it for another car, drives really nice,

'00 anthrazit 540i/6 here. it's a fight to keep her alive but i love her.

I got a 03 530i manual. Best car ever

I bought a 525i Touring 5MT few years ago and I love it! Was going after a 530i manual also but the m54b30 has a bigger probability of unscrewing the oil pump nut. Best daily I ever had

Brought mine to the Midwest from Los Angeles 3 years ago. In the last year someone ran a stop sign and i T boned them. Then at night someone decided to turn into my lane and drag their caravan along both doors and dented my rear wheel arch. Driving tests need to be more strict because wtf. My dream car is getting put away for a long time until I can repair it how it deserves

Loving the 03 525i sport I fixed up nice 140k on it.

Is your bumper stock or aftermarket? I have a 530i of my own and I have the facelift bumper. I am thinking about getting an aftermarket M-technic bumper and am curious about your experiences with your front bumper.

I drive all day my BMW E39 530d Touring M-Sport manual Gear. 326.00kilometer. Awesome car😍😍😍

Looking for another E39 540i 6 speed traded mines in 2017 to start up RU-vid but I miss the car and the 4.4 V8

Prior E39 528i wagon owner here (and many other BMW's) ... I do miss it, even at nearly 20 years old, it always felt special. It felt like a solid high-end vehicle that didn't mind being hustled around. Great steering feel too BTW.

Great review. Are you shooting the video on Tuna Canyon road?

My personal favourite was the 530d.

Strutbar in the front and michelin pss tyres made the cornering also better!

Like you I rode on worn out suspension for a while I recently upgraded to Koni yellows. What suspension setup are you running

feel lucky I have a 2003 Msport 530i, only done 115k. Just need to sort the suspension out now and then, best looking car

Thanks for the shoutout!! E39 best chassis 🤗❤️

Bro even the v8 gives you shit tons of room. They are pretty good to work on. I do wish I had the straight 6 sometimes. The fear of the timing chain guides going is a thing for real. Overall I love the power and the noise sooo much. Still for a daily… the straight 6 wins.

Thanks for the info 👍🏾🔥I’m looking into buying one I love the e39

I love when my 530i starts running lean its so much fun.

I have a slight ticking behind the steering wheel any clues on what it could be?

M56 valve cover on m54 🤔 any pros/ cons besides it being aluminum?

Shhh, don't tell everyone. I've had my 3.0msport for 16-17 years, can't see past it. Cylinders, hydraulic steering and good handling and ride are my priorities. Did you get that model in the US?

Sorry if you said in the video, but is it on 18' or 17' wheels?

Definitely the best 4 door Sedan ever. A masterpiece of German engineering. Styled by a Joji Nagashima a Japanese 😊

The E 39 does not under steer as long as you accelerate through the turn;-)

After this or couple videos like this I feel price on e39 530 will go up

How much should i pay for a 145k mile 530i 2003? Its a manual

Where can I buy an e39 and ship to my country?

That MPG is too low man. unless you're driving like a mad man on the freeway you should be getting almost 30 mpg at 70. This vehicle also gets better mileage above 70, 75-85 is the sweet spot. If you replace the stock slot filter with the K&N slot filter you can actually get almost 32-35 mpg when it can breathe better, I average over almost 500 miles a tank even when being a bit sporty

bmw is fun to drive like a toy & im not going to ask them to lower their cars prices or change anything in the quality, but to consider to lower their crazy parts prices!! in that time im very sure they will be the next toyota of the world

Where did you get that front bumper? I’m trying to find a good M5 bumper for my 530i

What website were you on with all the E39s scolling down?

i got 528iT

I just started working on my e39 project check it out

heavy on the blown suspension and still performs 😂

E39 sold more cars than e 60 it's not underrated 😅😅😅😅😅😅

please talk a bit slower next time :)

so.... your 3 series has MORE THAN 3X the horsepower of this 530i? well - my 2003 530i has 240hp - so that 3 series has 720?? 13 more than a Hellcat?? riiiggghhttt. You talk like a scared bird dude - slow down and fact up. I also have a hot rodded '97 540i and the V8 w exhaust is more grins pr mile than any 3 series - except the monster N62 one lol

speak clearly dude...

Thatd the m package?

Mines at 398,765 miles just now having to replace the control arms