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They don’t make them like they used to? That’s no problem for Juha Bäckmand. He’s been driving the same 5 Series for nearly 30 years. His elegant E39, built on June 10, 1996, is still…

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the 3 Series E21, but it’s also been 30 years since the debut of the 5 Series E39. BMW Classic has shared a throwback post on social media showcasing…

I remember a particular evening more than 20 years ago when I was still a kid in high school. The sun was about to set, and there it was, a maroon-colored E39 BMW 5 Series…

BMW didn’t follow up on the limited-run M5 E34 Touring with an equivalent E39 although those who wanted a sports wagon had the perfect substitute from ALPINA. The B10 V8 was launched in March 1997…

The new BMW Series is here, adding another generation to the long line of 5ers before it. Throughout the decades, there have been many excellent looking 5 Series. In fact, the 5 Series has been…

BMW vehicles have a pretty cyclical existence regarding pricing. Positioned as a luxury vehicle, their prices start out high before quickly depreciating. Then, typically in ten to twelve years, values bottom out. But, like other…

It’s hard to imagine neglecting a car as incredible and collectible as the E39 M5. Most enthusiasts would kill for the chance to own an E39 M5, which is why most owners take care of…

To quote Jeremy Clarkson, “Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that’s what gets you.” It’s technically true, and hard to imagine someone surviving this spectacularly brutal crash test. The first order of business…

This BMW 5 Series from the E39 era certainly had seen better days before the owner brought it over to the talented folks at WD Detailing. A 2001 525i model with 193,000 miles (310,600 kilometers)…

If you’re in the “they don’t make them like they used to” crowd, you are thoroughly going to enjoy this video. It’s an old BMW, but one that looks as though it just rolled off…