The E39 M5 is the Modern Classic to Own

stein_325i · 01-08-2021, 11:14 AM

Great video from Hagerty that not only explains why this car is excellent from a driver's standpoint but also from owners. Not to mention, still incredibly gorgeous two decades later.

dmk08 · 01-08-2021, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

Great video from Hagerty that not only explains why this car is excellent from a driver's standpoint but also from owners. Not to mention, still incredibly gorgeous two decades later.

Great timing on this post (for me). I just made a deal to purchase an E39 M5 this morning!

This is the M that got me hooked originally back in college but never owned one.

stein_325i · 01-08-2021, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

Great video from Hagerty that not only explains why this car is excellent from a driver's standpoint but also from owners. Not to mention, still incredibly gorgeous two decades later.

Great timing on this post (for me). I just made a deal to purchase an E39 M5 this morning!

This is the M that got me hooked originally back in college but never owned one.

Lucky you! Enjoy the new M5. I can see why you were tempted. Four doors, manual, V8, great handling and its beautiful. A pretty much non-existant package these days.

swagon · 01-08-2021, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

Great timing on this post (for me). I just made a deal to purchase an E39 M5 this morning!

This is the M that got me hooked originally back in college but never owned one.

I am envious. Congrats.

erickonphoenix · 01-08-2021, 12:34 PM

I certainly like the performance of the E39 with it's S62 V8, but I always liked the E34 styling a little better. It was slightly boxier and looked a little more business like.

happyjack · 01-08-2021, 12:53 PM

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I certainly like the performance of the E39 with it's S62 V8, but I always liked the E34 styling a little better. It was slightly boxier and looked a little more business like.

agree on all points. if i'm not mistaken, the E34 was the last model (of any BMW series) produced with that classic BMW grill styling -- and that will always be my favorite.

but i'd certainly be thrilled to own an E39 M5.

Vivek. · 01-08-2021, 02:18 PM

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I certainly like the performance of the E39 with it's S62 V8, but I always liked the E34 styling a little better. It was slightly boxier and looked a little more business like.

Agreed, and I think it ages better. When I had my e34 I'd ask unsuspecting people to guess it's age and 90%+ put it at e39-era. Newest I got was 2006.

M-technik-3 · 01-08-2021, 03:21 PM

Wished I was able to keep my E34 M5 touring. Gone but not forgotten. They are slowly trickling in but with a premium. I like E39 M5 but never in market and if I am they are increasingly hard to get in decent shape.

CT_M3 · 01-08-2021, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

Great timing on this post (for me). I just made a deal to purchase an E39 M5 this morning!

This is the M that got me hooked originally back in college but never owned one.

Awesome choice! I would get one but the ones I find are too beat up and haven't had the best of care. Enjoy it in good health

. What a car.

GERMAN M3 · 01-08-2021, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

Great timing on this post (for me). I just made a deal to purchase an E39 M5 this morning!

This is the M that got me hooked originally back in college but never owned one.

Congrats dmk08 !

Post up some pics when you get a chance.

GERMAN M3 · 01-08-2021, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by M-technik-3

Wished I was able to keep my E34 M5 touring. Gone but not forgotten. They are slowly trickling in but with a premium. I like E39 M5 but never in market and if I am they are increasingly hard to get in decent shape.

A good friend of mine currently has three M5 Tourings for sale. I have attached the link for reference.

https://www.carcaveusa.com/

Darth One · 01-08-2021, 06:02 PM

Thanks for your contribution Hagerty. What other valuable insights do you have?

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AR_Motorwerkz · 01-08-2021, 06:52 PM

Aged like fine wine... Miss this era of BMW.

RugbyBro · 01-10-2021, 10:27 PM

You know... some would say that the G30 5 series is a superior car in just about every way...

*Borat voice*: NAHTTT

Germanauto · 01-10-2021, 10:54 PM

Amazing how bloated the current 5-series appears next to the E39. I feel the E60 was the right size, after that this car turned into a boat.

I love those LA canyons he's at. I just carved some corners up in Malibu today. It's pure bliss.

stein_325i · 01-11-2021, 08:10 AM

The E39 is just such a beauty. Ever since its inception it has just been the perfect amount of elegance mixed with sport and clean design language. A gold standard for me. My dream M5 spec forever has been a classy Green such as Oxford Green, of course over the beautiful Caramel Leather.

Haywood · 01-13-2021, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

Great timing on this post (for me). I just made a deal to purchase an E39 M5 this morning!

This is the M that got me hooked originally back in college but never owned one.

Congrats man. I’ll never sell mine. Why would I? It only has 65k miles and gives me everything a new car would and has that analog feel you can’t get today. It’s the pinnacle of BMW and the best sports sedan ever built IMO.

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