BMW crafted a timeless look, and the E39 deserves a spot in the running for any "best-of" BMW design lists. You wouldn’t know this 5 Series is an M5 from the front via an “M” badge.
This BMW 5 Series E39 525d model was produced in the period between 09/2000 and 07/2003 model years. Equipped with straight 6 diesel engine with 2497 ccm capacity it produces 163 Hp and 120 kW power at 4000 rpm and 350 Nm torque at 2000 rpm with top claim speed 219 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 8,9 s
Price as tested. $70,800. www.bmwusa.com. Studying the specs of the 2000 BMW M5 gives you a clue: 400 horsepower, 395 pound-feet of torque, 11.0:1 compression ratio, 7000-rpm redline, six-speed
As such, the E39 was the first 5 Series to boast front suspension that was, for the most part, made from aluminium parts. Though it wasn’t limited to the front, as the other chassis components further back were also largely changed to aluminium. The E39 was also the subject of vastly improved driver dynamics.
It’s certainly not hard to find E39 5 Series’ for under $5,000. In fact, there are countless examples on the internet of cheap, relatively high-mileage E39s, in all manner of conditions, for
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