BMW 5 Series (E39) in 2025: Still Worth Buying Nearly 30 Years Later?
Looking to buy a BMW E39 5 Series in 2025? We break down its pros, cons, reliability, and pricing — and whether the iconic M5 is still worth the hype.
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BMW 5 Series E39 Owner Hits 1 Million Kilometers, Buys New Car
After covering one million kilometers (621,371 miles) with hits 1996 BMW 523i, Juha Bäckmand bought a brand-new 5 Series.
This Man Drove His BMW 5 Series E39 Nearly 1 Million Kilometers
BMW highlights a one-owner BMW 523i driven for 600,000+ miles in 29 years. Despite its age and mileage, the E39 is still in great shape.
BMW 5 Series E39 Design Sketches Show What Could’ve Been
BMW Classic takes a look back at the 5 Series E39 designs that were left on the cutting room floor in the early 1990s.
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I Bought My Dream Car: A 2003 E39 BMW 520i
Dive into a love story with the BMW E39: a journey of nostalgia, mechanical passion, and community fellowship that defines true car devotion.
Rare ALPINA B10 V8 S Touring Is Peak E39 Wagon
ALPINA has taken out its own B10 V8 Touring to remind us of its dreamy wagon that was offered in the hot S guise in the last year of the E39.
E60 vs. E39: Which BMW 5 Series is Better?
20 years ago, BMW shook up the 5 Series with the E60. Was it a success? Was it a flop? Read our article to find out and see if you should buy one today.
How Does the New G60 5 Series Stack Up Against the Other Generations?
Now that thenew G60 5 Series is here, we take a look at how its design stacks up against all previous generations.
Top 5 Classic BMWs That are Still Affordable
Discover the top 5 classic BMWs that won't break the bank! From the iconic E36 to the sleek E39 5 Series, these affordable gems are a must-see
Watch This E39 BMW M5 Get its First Car Wash in Ten Years
In this video from AMMO NYC, this E39 BMW M5 gets its first wash in over ten years and it looks even better.
BMW 5 Series Touring E39 Smashes Into Concrete Wall At 150 KM/H (93 MPH)
A spectacularly brutal crash test involving a remotely controlled BMW 5 Series E39 shows the Touring colliding head-on with a concrete wall.
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