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If you are not familiar with YouTuber M539 Restorations, he has earned his reputation by reviving old BMWs that need some serious TLC. He has participated in the design of almost all modern classic models you can think of, including the first-generation 8 series, M5 E60 V10, and even old models such as E21 323i. We can keep talking, mentioning Alpina models and V12 7 series cars. It can be said that he knows BMW well and has more than 25 models so far.
Timo is one of his nearly 290,000 subscribers on YouTube and a Patreon supporter. He decided to surprise him by distributing the keys of the 1998 E39 528i Touring without asking for any exchange. Yes, the BMW mechanic got the car for free after going to Lidingen, Germany to pick it up. Considering that the car is not only fully registered, but can also run and drive, this is a very important gift. In fact, after receiving this 23-year-old carriage, Sreten from M539 Restorations drove it home.
It is not just any E39 Touring, but a high-specification personalized model made of Oriental Blue. The interior is also mainly blue, partly cream-colored leather and wooden trim. The only major problem with the body is that the tailgate is rusty and needs to be replaced. It even has the original Nokia mobile phone kit, rear sun visor, auxiliary heating device, but as you can see, this car needs some work.
The headlights of the aftermarket do not meet Sreten's preferences. The M52 inline six-cylinder gasoline engine has some problems that must be solved. In other words, for the old 528i, reaching 124 mph (200 km/h) when driving a station wagon home at night is not a problem. After the shower, the car already looks better, and will receive different wheels, windshield seals, and deal with body dents and paint issues.
From the bottom of the car, BMW technicians noticed some rear suspension problems and brake lines that need attention, not to mention rust problems. In addition, the oil sump leaked, and the station wagon needed to install a new pillar and a new cylinder head gasket on the front axle. In general, E39 has only a few minor defects that can be repaired, except for rust, which is likely to reappear within a few years.
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