Before the newer generations of M cars became more flamboyant, the E39 M5 and E36 were true sleeper cars, recognizable only to a few enthusiasts. Lots of people were caught by surprise at how an innocent-looking 4-door sedan like the E39 could move so fast and so nimbly. Same with the M version of the [...]
December 6th, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedArchive for Brooks
A BMW E39 M5 owner and enthusiast himself, Brooks uses video to show people how to intelligently buy and cost effectively maintain the 2000-2003 BMW M5. His M5 Video Guide has saved people thousands of dollars showing them what to look for when buying the E39 M5 so they enjoy the best possible ownership experience.
E39 M5s The Epitome Of Versatility
As one commenter noted, you’re really a car fanatic to be watching this video of a rear-facing camera just to listen to the sound of the E39 M5’s S62 V8. All 23 minutes of it. And what a sound it is! With just a set of free-flowing pipes for mods, the sound of this E39 [...]
December 3rd, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedBig Front Calipers Cause Fitment Issues In E39 M5
Recently, there has been an upswing in automotive forums about discussions on wheels and tires to use for the coming winter months. On this discussion thread, a poster is asking about wheels that will fit an E39 M5. Apparently, he’d bought a set of 16-inch OEM BMW wheels but was surprised when the wheels didn’t [...]
December 1st, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedBoosted E39 M5 Tries Out A Wet, Twisty Course
Floor the throttle of an E39 M5 in 1st gear or even 2nd with the wheels turned and you’ll be promptly rewarded with an oh sh_t moment. There’s so much torque in that V8 that a reckless driver will sooner or later get his just reward. But not if you’ve got the skills, proper frame [...]
November 25th, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedE39 M5 Owners Chime In On M5 Vs. 545
This is an interesting thread to read for enthusiasts with recently-acquired E39 M5s and those considering buying one. The original poster says that he has been asked by a friend on whether to get a 2000 BMW M5 or an ‘07 545. Being an M5 lover himself, he of course advised his friend to go [...]
November 22nd, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedE39 M5 Parking Lot Antics
Watch this video to see an E39 M5 go through a small section of a parking lot sideways. At first, this M5 innocently turns into the small parking lot as if looking for a slot, but at the first turn, the driver turns the wheel, hits the throttle and promptly proceeds to do a dance [...]
November 19th, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedNew Canadian E39 M5 For Sale
Here’s one for you E39 M5 fanatics. There’s a new, yes, new, E39 M5 for sale in Vancouver, British Columbia, with 110 miles on the clock. A lot of E39 M5s have more like 110,000 miles on the odometer by this time, but this one looks like it’s been in storage, waiting for its owner [...]
November 17th, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedE39 M5 Claims An 11-second Quarter Mile
As we’ve mentioned more than a few times, improving an E39 M5’s power-to-weight ratio by installing lighter components is one of the ways of improving the car’s performance. Of course, one can also go in the opposite direction, where you don’t reduce weight but add more power. In the case of this E39 M5, the [...]
November 12th, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedDrift-style Bunouts Are Not What An E39 M5 Is For
Check this video of an E39 M5 CLONE out, if only to dislike the video. As we’ve written previously, the E39 M5, like most other M cars, encourages hoon driving because of how easy it is to light up the tires, with its torquey V8 and beautifully balanced chassis. But as aging soon to be [...]
November 10th, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | ContinuedE39 M5 On Track Brings Out The Hoon In You
Take an E39 M5, an enthusiastic driver and a race track and you’ve got the formula for an enjoyable drive that’s safe because it’s on a closed circuit, and quite forgiving, because any driver mistakes will not be rewarded by crashes into unyielding barriers. Plus, when you’re on a track, there’s no risk of oncoming [...]
November 6th, 2011 | Brooks | 0 comments | Continued

