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E39 (1997 - 2003)

E39 (1997 - 2003)
The BMW 5-Series (E39 chassis) was introduced in the United States as a 1997 model year car and lasted until the 2004 when the E60 chassis was released. The United States saw several variations including the 525i, 528i, 530i and 540i. -- View the E39 Wiki

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Sticky: E39 Faq ( 1 2 3 4) chivas	08-29-2012 02:09 AM by radd	92	188,125
Sticky: How To Easily Find Information on Your E39 Topic Before Posting a New Thread ( 1 2) Fudman	05-16-2013 09:30 AM by RPW44	30	28,300
Sticky: the VERY best of E39 Links ( 1 2 3) chivas	04-27-2013 05:21 AM by bluebee	58	303,478
! ! ! H E L P ! ! ! a555a	05-21-2007 11:38 PM by a555a	0	295
! Yellow Exclamation On Dashboard STASHBOX	12-27-2005 08:23 PM by NeoCole	3	924
!!radio, some dash lights etc INOP!! NJShore11	07-05-2010 08:15 PM by therealsuv	1	305
!$i#)%(@#(!@$%%#@(u#()!@$% bumpers f@)_!$(@#)u%#%@^ Big Phil	12-27-2008 08:27 AM by johnnnykoool	6	558
!2 volt wire through cranking, 2001 540 Baddguy	05-13-2009 10:16 AM by Baddguy	3	380
!st time posting some pics..what do you think 1bad540	11-07-2007 03:48 PM by charlie boy	11	654
!Stop Engine: Check Oil Pressure! ( 1 2) stylz3	02-17-2012 02:33 AM by Burning2nd	30	16,849
# 2 misfire code P0302...photos attached GDRAFT	09-26-2009 09:05 AM by GDRAFT	0	1,646
#1 cylinder no compression trebloc	10-21-2012 04:44 PM by trebloc	3	516
#2 time... I'm in the red... Point401	03-15-2007 07:00 AM by bimmerd00d	1	379
#6 Mis-fire adn Vech Speed Sensor Malfuinction makinec	03-30-2012 07:16 AM by makinec	0	240
$#%! Ins Co wants to total our beloved 540i M Sport - Not giving up without a fight ( 1 2) vudutu	01-04-2012 07:42 PM by A_Random_Noob	26	1,350
$$$ at the pump ( 1 2) jmanyoyoyo	08-13-2012 02:23 PM by aspensilver540	30	1,441
$1,000 later, SES still on dont know what to do.. kraze1019	11-15-2011 08:01 AM by bluebee	14	979
$1,000 repair for a blower motor??? help GDRAFT	07-21-2007 02:26 PM by lps	14	952
$1,800 dollars later and my 1997 E39-540i.. usedbimmer	10-03-2009 07:29 AM by vidder03	6	763
$118 for an Oil Change? ( 1 2) airplanelover	01-09-2013 03:01 PM by energizedmortal	29	936
$1250.00 for ABS Control Module!!!!!!!!....OUCH!! smallie	12-03-2010 02:58 AM by smallie	11	1,422
$132 for spark plugs? ( 1 2) tdog67	11-28-2010 10:49 PM by Westlotorn	29	2,644
$1340 for INDY, good price? mmoghbelli	10-17-2010 07:22 PM by bluebee	13	1,119
$140 to stop the beeping!! Subout	10-01-2005 12:16 PM by Ågent99	18	821
$1500 to spend inlaw	05-27-2005 01:42 PM by 540 M-Sport	22	864
$15K to Spend---which 5 to buy? 3soon2B5	11-21-2005 05:07 PM by blue_uhuru	8	894
$1600 So Far rock_head	07-31-2009 06:51 PM by sidneyj	9	975
$2.2K repair quote for brakes, sensor, belts snoopdrew	12-06-2006 07:39 PM by snoopdrew	20	1,063
$200 for a new key fob ( 1 2) SaveItK	04-23-2008 05:47 PM by TemporarySanity	38	2,002
$200 to have 3" piping run from cats to my new 14834 eohagan	01-09-2013 09:43 AM by Coochie_Bandit	5	247
$262.73 !!!!....If i was stupid speedninja	04-07-2011 08:47 AM by yacob555	22	1,218
$26k-29k for a 03' 540IA ?? EUROTEK///M3	08-07-2008 05:47 PM by jsayreshepherd	12	796
$3 Secondary Air System repair reo11	02-13-2012 10:25 AM by Blight67	5	886
$3,100 in repairs! -- advice please ( 1 2) emPoWaH	10-18-2005 04:35 PM by Ågent99	27	2,137
$3,900 for a reconditioned 540ia tranny? gprice	08-22-2005 07:19 PM by ketchup	8	546
$30.00 Off Meyle Front End Kit oembimmerparts	02-04-2008 07:00 AM by oembimmerparts	2	556
$329 530I GO DUAL! 70% WORK DONE. Finally I got dual exhaust with unbelievable sound TwinTurboBoost	02-01-2010 10:09 PM by BigCo540i	19	2,561
$32k for a 03' 540i Sport CPO ? fair price? EUROTEK///M3	06-08-2008 01:58 PM by snowfreak323	21	779
$348 for set of Xenon headlights mfg. Hong Kong - EBAY Phat2000	12-22-2007 08:28 PM by Edison@JleviSW	7	852
$350 for a tint job!!!!!!! Brian McKinney	01-24-2007 12:50 PM by wwb4	22	1,155
$39 Performance Exhaust Mod - Video & Pic ( 1 2 3 4) Blackout540	07-26-2010 08:00 AM by Mack	78	8,805
$3k in repairs ( 1 2) DXXVIII	08-14-2008 11:08 AM by GSXRYDER	27	1,296
Poll: $4000 CEL ... Is this a good 540i "deal"? dbgaul	05-04-2013 12:53 PM by borahatch	15	375