I had a chance to drive an 05 M5. Perfect Sports sedan. The engine is an absolute Gem, matched perfectly by the 6spd manual. Great video, spot on description of modern BMW’s.
E39 530i is better overall. While not as powerful, it is more economical to run and maintain. I have a 2003 530i and While I am very happy to zip up and down the highway at 90mph and get 27mpg, I discovered that if I can just show a little self discipline and cut my speed down to 65mph, I get 35mpg, or 34mpg at 70mph. Wow!
I have a 99 540i with the manual, spent alot of time & $ to get it to where it is but its relIable as hell, never left me stranded in my 8 years of ownership. Pulls hard w/213k on the clock. biggest concerns to watch for are the obvious by now engine issues but also check for the jackpoint rust. that is a huge weak point on the body.
My next car. Imma get one in Zimbabwe or South Africa as I am currently in Scotland Already got the w124 300e 4matic I inherited from my dad who passed away and having this would be icing on cake
I had 2 540s, an 03 manual m sport and an auto 01, I got the 03 540 back in 2014, I wish I kept it, only had 86k miles 1’ower clean title, I sold it a year later for 7k bought it for 5k, now I can’t even find a 03 540 m sport manual with less then 150k miles for 8-12k…
Although the exhaust has a nice note I don't think it suits the car, It's supposed to be understated. I have a 97 540 m sport that is stock other than face lift front end. My T5.1 transporter on the other hand, I've gone to town on upping the performance
I see what you’re saying 👍 I am still pleased by the quality of the sound. Straight pipe usually sounds as sh*t imho, but this 540 sounds very pleasant to the ear.
automatic is not the real deal...only a 6 spd for max driving and an accurate feeling for the car.unless it has a 6 spd manual or its not a true i sport.ive got a true 2000 540i sport.not a m sport.the m sport came out in 2002 . the i sport in 2000 were all 6 spd manual cars...and they werent automatics.
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I’m here for 540i content all day 💯
💯 So much character and charisma
01 540i 6 speed owner. Never selling it!
Nice one 😎👍
would it be worth it to buy one? i’ve been burned by two vws and an audi and i’m about to say screw it and convert to bmw
@@oscarstoffer3391 get the non vanos variant and you'll be good. Otherwise the m62/m62tu is an amazing engine 👏
@@alexmair3613which ones are the none vanos
@@DKarGarage pre - 2000 if i'm not mistaken
One of the best channels on RUclips. I am following since you had 50 subscribers 😊
That means a lot 🤝
Me too 😎
I had a chance to drive an 05 M5. Perfect Sports sedan. The engine is an absolute Gem, matched perfectly by the 6spd manual.
Great video, spot on description of modern BMW’s.
I am sure that was a pleasant driving experience. I hope to get my hands on M5 soon to film it 👍
E39 530i is better overall. While not as powerful, it is more economical to run and maintain. I have a 2003 530i and While I am very happy to zip up and down the highway at 90mph and get 27mpg, I discovered that if I can just show a little self discipline and cut my speed down to 65mph, I get 35mpg, or 34mpg at 70mph. Wow!
v In my opinion, the E39 ids the best Sedan design of all time. I have owned 3 of them, and currently own a 6 speed 2002 540..
NICE!!!
I’m enjoying the e39 platform I got them in my channel and bringing them back to stock form
Love my 03 540i!
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I have a 99 540i with the manual, spent alot of time & $ to get it to where it is but its relIable as hell, never left me stranded in my 8 years of ownership. Pulls hard w/213k on the clock. biggest concerns to watch for are the obvious by now engine issues but also check for the jackpoint rust. that is a huge weak point on the body.
My next car. Imma get one in Zimbabwe or South Africa as I am currently in Scotland
Already got the w124 300e 4matic I inherited from my dad who passed away and having this would be icing on cake
Hope you find a great one 🤝👍
@@AccentOnCars Thank you sir
Just a quick question does a diesel engine fit in a car that was originally petrol
I'm worried about the engine mounts
I had 2 540s, an 03 manual m sport and an auto 01, I got the 03 540 back in 2014, I wish I kept it, only had 86k miles 1’ower clean title, I sold it a year later for 7k bought it for 5k, now I can’t even find a 03 540 m sport manual with less then 150k miles for 8-12k…
Manual would be sweet 💯
Shhhh don’t tell them!!! 🤫
540i6 mtech, individual sepia violet owner here 👋👋
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Man I Had the chance to buy one and I passed up on it. Shame on me
You’ll get more opportunities 😎
Hello, i have a 2008 e63 do u think bolt ons + tune would be enough to get 500 whp on 95 octane?
What do you have in mind for bolt-ons? Supercharger, downpipes and tune from 86Tuned should give you those numbers, I think.
what is the exhaust setup please
Did I not mention in the video? If I remember correctly it’s almost straight piped.
i had a 98 535i and regret selling it every day!...
I want an M5 E39 so badly.
The wagons even better
I am not into wagons in general, but I agree that BMWs, especially old ones, look captivating in the wagon form.
I’m not in the 18-45 bracket any more, but it’s ok, my 540i/6 isn’t an M-Sport.
E39 looks so good 😊
I have a beautiful white e39 540i with only 132k mile 💓
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Although the exhaust has a nice note I don't think it suits the car, It's supposed to be understated. I have a 97 540 m sport that is stock other than face lift front end. My T5.1 transporter on the other hand, I've gone to town on upping the performance
I see what you’re saying 👍 I am still pleased by the quality of the sound. Straight pipe usually sounds as sh*t imho, but this 540 sounds very pleasant to the ear.
GM tried with the Pontiac G8 and later the Chevy SS.
What did they try?
как называется песня в начале видео про Малену?
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@@AccentOnCars отдуши спасибо
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You have a Very Turkish accent, my friend ='D
Well, the channel is called “Accent on cars” 😀🤝
@@AccentOnCars wish i had seen it before
I actually speak Turkish, Russian, Azerbaijani and a bit Georgian. So it’s a wild mix of accents 😂
@@AccentOnCars Yeah its very interesting and as a fellow Turkish speaker i instantly heared it out!
@@AccentOnCars Possible for a E60 or F3x Review?
automatic is not the real deal...only a 6 spd for max driving and an accurate feeling for the car.unless it has a 6 spd manual or its not a true i sport.ive got a true 2000 540i sport.not a m sport.the m sport came out in 2002 . the i sport in 2000 were all 6 spd manual cars...and they werent automatics.
Yes, manual would be awesome. I might be able to get my hands on a manual M5 soon. Hopefully and will make a review of that too 😎
Silly exhaust sound 🙄. Each to their own, I prefer my 540 stock standard
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Car review becomes a love 😍 story! Go home and wax.
music is horrible...
Dork, not even a 540i/6