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.
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.
VIDEO: Watch This Complete E39 5 Series Interior Restoration
In this video, we get to see the end result of a full E39 5 Series interior restoration and it's incredibly satisfying to watch.
This E39 5 Series Retro Review Reminds Us of BMW’s Golden Era
Check out this retro review from the 1998 issue of Car and Driver in which the E39 5 Series takes on its rivals.
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BMW USA Issues Do Not Drive Order on E46, E39, and E53 Models for Takata Airbags Recall
BMW North America is issuing a "Do Not Drive" order on 90,000 E46 3 Series, E39 5 Series, and E53 X5s over Takata airbags.
VIDEO: Watch This Winged E39 5 Series Become the ‘Ultimate Flying Machine’
This YouTube channel recently slapped a set of wings to the roof of an E39 5 Series, in hopes that it could fly.
Car and Drivers Retro Review: E39 BMW 528i Touring versus is 1999 Competitors
In this retro-review from the June 1999 issue of Car and Driver, the E39 BMW 528i Touring took on its competitors.
Converted BMW E39 5 Series sedan gets 1,000-mile electric range
An entrepreneur claims that his modified 1997 BMW 528i goes 1,000 miles on electric power. The E39 chassis has been adapted for batteries
The BMW 5 Series History. The 4th Generation (E39) – Video
Most of that popularity of the E39 5 Series comes from the E39 M5 being the best M5 in the model’s storied history
Photoshoot with the iconic BMW E39 5 Series
Our BMW 5 Series story continues today with the iconic – and often regarded as the best 5 Series ever...
Video: E39 BMW 540i Sounds Ferocious with Supersprint Exhaust
A BMW 540i received a custom exhaust from the Supersprint crew along with a supercharger, two items that changed its character completely.
