How happy you with your current 5 series E39?

[funfer_fahrer]

Q: How happy you with your current 5 series E39?

A: I am very happy :wink:

If you are still not happy, I'll slap your face! Ha ha..

 

[WGT523]

Sewell

Met you this morning at the workshop this mornnig. I too have incurred $$$ thousands for I believe and want to get my ride to a satisfactory and reliable level and/or condition. This morning I replaced the Cam sensor, thermostat and fuel filter plus update the DME software.....ride is now very responsive and smooth.

Hi, sorry to drop in like this. But what is this DME software and what exactly do this do. ? I own 523 and been wondering on how to improve the responsive = power.
Just service my car at M-Speed changing AFT, fuel filter, temp sensor, aircon resistor = RM1200.00.

 

[bmw4eva]

I am very happy indeed in getting mine this coming Monday;
but I am not happy with current ferrari red color so now in the process of changing to somehow dark blue color;
n not happy with grey color on the 18" MTech rims so changed to ori silver color.

By next week most probably there will be a few other not happy things like;

1. Changing ATF oil
2. Changing engine oil
3. 4 new tyres .
4.
5.

Sifu guys, care to add on the list?

Add these to your NOT HAPPY things:

4.Change coolant hoses(top & bottom)

5.Change thermostat

6.Change fan clutch

7.Change radiator cap

8.Flush,clean & hot tank or replace your radiator.

Sorry to make your list so long, but I cannot overemphasize on the importance of your cooling system running at tip top level.Overheating is the single biggest contributor to most BMW engine failure(I'm sure experienced BMW owners will agree with me on this).If a sensor fails, the car dies, just tow to the workshop,have the sensor replaced, and you'll be back on the road again.If the gearbox goes kaput,you can still drive it home(most E39 gearbox have a limp in mode where its stuck in 4th gear). But if your engine overheats, you'll be lucky to walk away with just a blown head gasket.

 

[Herbert]

Hi, sorry to drop in like this. But what is this DME software and what exactly do this do. ? I own 523 and been wondering on how to improve the responsive = power.
Just service my car at M-Speed changing AFT, fuel filter, temp sensor, aircon resistor = RM1200.00.

I did mine at M Speed. You should ask Kenny (Ah Meng) of M Speed to update yr DME software.

 

[Herbert]

Add these to your NOT HAPPY things:

4.Change coolant hoses(top & bottom)

5.Change thermostat

6.Change fan clutch

7.Change radiator cap

8.Flush,clean & hot tank or replace your radiator.

Sorry to make your list so long, but I cannot overemphasize on the importance of your cooling system running at tip top level.Overheating is the single biggest contributor to most BMW engine failure(I'm sure experienced BMW owners will agree with me on this).If a sensor fails, the car dies, just tow to the workshop,have the sensor replaced, and you'll be back on the road again.If the gearbox goes kaput,you can still drive it home(most E39 gearbox have a limp in mode where its stuck in 4th gear). But if your engine overheats, you'll be lucky to walk away with just a blown head gasket.

Overheat can still drive.........worst case engine block crack, then replace it with 530 engine like what bimmer73 did to his car. :wink::wink:

 

[Jerman]

Q: How happy you with your current 5 series E39?

A: I am very happy :wink:

bro,
I guess, two things not happy...........when pumping petrol and renewal of road tax, yes? :wink:

 

[funfer_fahrer]

bro,
I guess, two things not happy...........when pumping petrol and renewal of road tax, yes? :wink:

Those two are irrelevant. Bro, you got to understand. The reason why he bought an //..5 because business was bad. If business is good, he might have got Bentley Continental GT Speed already. Maybe, he has one already?

 

[bimmer73]

Overheat can still drive.........worst case engine block crack, then replace it with 530 engine like what bimmer73 did to his car. :wink::wink:

now the cats out of the Bag. Next the gear box, long Sub and final drive conversion and the 525i conversion to 530i will be complete. So anyone wants my GB 5251 M54..........lol. still in good condition before i trade it in.

 

[Realred78]

Hi,

I just bought an E39 530i 2003. After owning an E30 320i and E34 525i, this beauty is unbelievably powerful. But I noticed something, when the engine is cold it is sounds so fantastic but after it is quite hot, the sound is like a big fan when I accelerate. Does anyone know whether this is normal?

 

[jaleeks23]

I have owned the E39 520 2003 for slightly more than 2yrs now. My first BMW. No regret of getting the car except for higher maintenance. She's BMW 5 series, so for her performance, there's a price to pay. She performs so well that you always want to ride her long, long with speed, then at times you will just ride her long and slow. No matter how you ride her, you will always be satisfied because her performance always match your needs. The thing I admire most about our BMW E39, she looks soooooooooo good naturally, even without all the extra make-up (skirtings/bodykits), her pure natural look makes you want to stare at her longer...you won't ever have to worry waking up in the mornings and get the "urgh, why so...." and always look forward to finish work fast so you can ride her again and again and again and again......Not that I have driven many cars, but after having her, I'm very worried that I will not be able to find another that can give driving such a pleasure.

 

[bimmer73]

I have owned the E39 520 2003 for slightly more than 2yrs now. My first BMW. No regret of getting the car except for higher maintenance. She's BMW 5 series, so for her performance, there's a price to pay. She performs so well that you always want to ride her long, long with speed, then at times you will just ride her long and slow. No matter how you ride her, you will always be satisfied because her performance always match your needs. The thing I admire most about our BMW E39, she looks soooooooooo good naturally, even without all the extra make-up (skirtings/bodykits), her pure natural look makes you want to stare at her longer...you won't ever have to worry waking up in the mornings and get the "urgh, why so...." and always look forward to finish work fast so you can ride her again and again and again and again......Not that I have driven many cars, but after having her, I'm very worried that I will not be able to find another that can give driving such a pleasure.

Bro I think it's time you take her to bed.........

 

[bimmerholic]

Bro I think it's time you take her to bed.........

haha...he's on cloud 9 la bro :love: :top:

 

[jaleeks23]

The Ultimate driving machine giving you sheer driving pleasure. What else to look for except for the E39.

 

[bimmer73]

The F10 535i Turbo........WOW..waiting for Jerman to place order

 

[deep3102]

Happy Happy Happy!!!

 

[bimmerholic]

Got your car back dy ah deep? Good to know

 

[deep3102]

hehehe...not yet bro bimmerholic..im just building up the semangat for its welcome home party...heheehe..n btw, thanks for ur contact info..will inform u viz sms or call bro...

 

[bimmerholic]

hehehe...not yet bro bimmerholic..im just building up the semangat for its welcome home party...heheehe..n btw, thanks for ur contact info..will inform u viz sms or call bro...

Haha...ok ok...i thought you collected dy...so happy mar...

Yea got the PM, text me if you're going over. cheers.

 

[JFT63]

Good thread!!

I am satisfy with my e39! What car else that u can compare with the price tag rm100K? Even it is more than 10 years car, but i still love it so much even compare with Camry and Accord.

Yes, we can not deny that wear and tear part is kinda high price, but...when u decide to own a 5 series, u are ready for that, right?

hi ,39 is just a perfect car...

 

[bxxxxaj]

Oohhhhhhhhhhh!!! the way she moves under you and around you.........it's God send!