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2001 BMW 530i Walkaround, Review, and Test Drive

Today's video takes us back to the early parts of this century - have a look at this 2001 BMW 530i
"Every vehicle in the 5 Series is a wonderful car. If you can afford to buy one, we recommend that you do. Sure, there are other great cars out there in this price range; we just think this is one of the best.The 5 Series follows BMW's fine tradition of embodying a "true driver's car" and is offered in four flavors for 2001 - the base 525i, the mid-level 530i, the top-level 540i and the high-performance M5." (Edmunds.com)

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  • @johnnysler6220
    @johnnysler62209 жыл бұрын

    One of the best cars ever built. Great car.

  • @daniguzman19

    @daniguzman19

    6 жыл бұрын

    Johnny Sler he vé , bi

  • @Kimacho
    @Kimacho2 жыл бұрын

    9 years later people are still buying then. I just brought one for 3000 today. I appreciate your descriptive video very informative

  • @FELIPE8226M

    @FELIPE8226M

    Жыл бұрын

    Whoever wants a e46 or e39 now is the best time to get one while the market is at its lowest for these cars they are only gonna shoot up in value in the near future for a nice clean one

  • @zimuqian
    @zimuqian10 жыл бұрын

    The most iconic BMW. I have a 2003 E39 530i. Amazing reliability and comfort. Extremely smooth to drive. Incredible fuel consumption on the highway (7.2L/100km), and not bad in town either (10-13L/100km).

  • @nigahiga6400

    @nigahiga6400

    10 жыл бұрын

    My friend has a 2002 528i, and even after all those years and over 230,000km it still runs strong. Rides nice too, and despite the age it still turns heads. Superb car, even though I'm not the biggest BMW fan, I'd love to have one of these.

  • @cornerstoneinme

    @cornerstoneinme

    9 жыл бұрын

    zimuqian Mine is from june 2003. I´ll never sell it. Ilove it. The 3.0 litre straight six is so great.

  • @Leon-cf6ku

    @Leon-cf6ku

    7 жыл бұрын

    True! Mine is from 2001, such a great car

  • @elegantcrawfish9390
    @elegantcrawfish93903 жыл бұрын

    Really late but my dad just got one of these! So excited about it

  • @Csuarezftw
    @Csuarezftw9 жыл бұрын

    Best car they ever made E39 > Everything

  • @69sins
    @69sins8 жыл бұрын

    I just got a 2002 BMW. some lady wanted to give something down on her new car and she wanted to get rid of her 2002 BMW 540i and it had 126k miles on it. it had a minor oil leak and no check engine lights...she gave it up for 1500. After giving it a check on key things I bought it right there. best buy ever.

  • @ghettomist1575

    @ghettomist1575

    7 жыл бұрын

    69sins How has it been

  • @carsaregood911
    @carsaregood91112 жыл бұрын

    Best looking generation by far and LOVE the new intro!

  • @captaincrunch8333
    @captaincrunch83334 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for destroying my eardrums at the beginning bro.

  • @danielprose5878
    @danielprose5878 Жыл бұрын

    Woow. One of the best Cars ever built . Interior is absolute declicious Greez from homecountry Germany

  • @2Kriss2Kross
    @2Kriss2Kross12 жыл бұрын

    Nice intro! This is My favorite generation of the 5-Series!

  • @DarkSabrewulf123602
    @DarkSabrewulf12360211 жыл бұрын

    Getting this for my 1st car I'm so excited lol

  • @shexroman8684

    @shexroman8684

    3 жыл бұрын

    after 7 years did u got it ? 😬

  • @DarkSabrewulf123602

    @DarkSabrewulf123602

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@shexroman8684 i got it sold it due to having to replace the coolant reservoir every 2 years i live in a very hot state now i have the benz in my pic i sold the bmw it was a fun car for what it was lol just frusterating

  • @Bmwx5fan9
    @Bmwx5fan911 жыл бұрын

    Car and Drivers 10 best 6 years in a row :)

  • @brorowcarwiz
    @brorowcarwiz12 жыл бұрын

    Love this car. It's classic BMW in every way! Fantastic review, Sofyan!

  • @eliifill8993

    @eliifill8993

    3 жыл бұрын

    what about it makes it a classic bmw? im curious

  • @Jakeman21642
    @Jakeman2164212 жыл бұрын

    I love that exterior color! These are some of my favorite luxury cars and also keep up these older car reviews I love them!!

  • @viktorberezenko9110
    @viktorberezenko91107 жыл бұрын

    I got 2001 530i bmw for my birthday and I like it so far

  • @Idontknowjamal

    @Idontknowjamal

    4 жыл бұрын

    do you still have it?

  • @FELIPE8226M
    @FELIPE8226M Жыл бұрын

    E39 such a legendary car

  • @KingEastCoast
    @KingEastCoast12 жыл бұрын

    what an awesome car! great intro too!

  • @roroguapo3
    @roroguapo33 жыл бұрын

    This was my first car, one of the best cars I’ve ever driven

  • @bilalahmed2123
    @bilalahmed21238 жыл бұрын

    I have the exact same car, and I love it !

  • @StrikerHS

    @StrikerHS

    7 жыл бұрын

    Same here but with manual gearbox. Love it too.

  • @redlinexi
    @redlinexi12 жыл бұрын

    Definitively digging the news intro!! I've always wanted one of this generation, but 540i w/manual of coarse!

  • @value2127
    @value21279 жыл бұрын

    one of the nicest cars ever!

  • @illusionslooth9777
    @illusionslooth97776 жыл бұрын

    1:41 that reflection wants to murder us

  • @bmwmsport11
    @bmwmsport1112 жыл бұрын

    Best BMWs ever made. Including the 3s and 7s during this gen. Damn the 525i is rare around me, all the 540i does is make it impossible to own. Great video

  • @LimitlessCXIVI
    @LimitlessCXIVI8 жыл бұрын

    Would you guys recommend getting a 530i M Sport package 2002 for $4,290? It has a little over 142K miles. Any issues that happen around this mileage? What should I look out for? Any tips and help is appreciated!

  • @BIMMERZEITT

    @BIMMERZEITT

    8 жыл бұрын

    +hardcorelifeforus000 if it's in good shape, buy it! Sounds like a good deal. Just check that the car has maintenance records such as: front suspension, control arms, brakes, gaskets, ccv valve, tune up, tires, water pump, thermostat, belts, radiator, vanos seals.

  • @xoquixxoqafxo
    @xoquixxoqafxo12 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your feedback, its been noted and we will be adjusting that in the new videos, again thanks for your support :)

  • @204pippen
    @204pippen12 жыл бұрын

    please dont play music when your drive the car.... makes it a little hard to hear the sounds of the vehicle. =) still a great video though!! your doing an awesome job!

  • @jerry6711
    @jerry671111 жыл бұрын

    We in Europe, or at least in Poland, don't drink so many soda drinks or fast food cups. Therefore, I don't see a need to have a cup holder in a car. Another simple point is, that in USA most of the cars have automatic transmission, so other hand can be busy holding something, where in Europe, that hand is needed to change gears. When I want to drink something, I would rather pull over or drink at home or at a rest place.

  • @nirvana922
    @nirvana92212 жыл бұрын

    love the new intro! Really quick :)

  • @xoquixxoqafxo
    @xoquixxoqafxo12 жыл бұрын

    haha thanks! Its just crazy how far the new 5 series has gone today!

  • @hondaftw1234
    @hondaftw123412 жыл бұрын

    I really like the shorter intro, and that is one sexy car! Love BMWs!

  • @PappaNikko
    @PappaNikko12 жыл бұрын

    nice review, Great new intro, short and sweet ;)

  • @mydsmber05
    @mydsmber0512 жыл бұрын

    It was the 97 MT Import Car of The Year, and it was also the highest rated car in the history of Consumer Reports

  • @Peppermint1
    @Peppermint14 жыл бұрын

    Back when BMW interiors were really premium

  • @sincityrrt301
    @sincityrrt30110 жыл бұрын

    97 540i.. well, i've rebuilt the car basically, but i still love it. my wallet doesn't but it's the best handling car i've had.

  • @IKhanNot
    @IKhanNot12 жыл бұрын

    More than likely the radio display as well as the gauge cluster has been replaced. The pixels die out on those generations all the time. Once the A/C system is used regularly it will always blow ice cold. My 13 year old Maxima still has cold A/C.

  • @thecarexpert21
    @thecarexpert2112 жыл бұрын

    nice new intro as well as video! Although, I may suggest, please let the music wait a little. I had a hard time hearing the engine!

  • @CosmincjdrGaming
    @CosmincjdrGaming10 жыл бұрын

    i have a 530d with 267.000 and it runs very very good for his age.. 14 years almoust!! and trust me not many cars can run with me ( in my town )

  • @333onlyhalfbad
    @333onlyhalfbad10 жыл бұрын

    did you end up getting it? cause im getting this for my first car too LOL. Is it worth it man?

  • @proslice56
    @proslice5610 жыл бұрын

    no dif from the 528i although i have the 6disc cd changer and retractable rear window and side widow screens. If you look inside the trunk to the left there should be a tag that tells if the car is bmw bluetooth equipped.

  • @jetstream454
    @jetstream4544 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Wondering what is the go with the backwards -/+ selector on some cars, within the E39 series?

  • @xoquixxoqafxo
    @xoquixxoqafxo12 жыл бұрын

    It really depends on the car and the discretion of the used car manager, dealers will get rid of older cars from their lots bc they have too many issues, the used cars Jerrys keep must be in good shape for us to resell them

  • @ernestohernandez4119
    @ernestohernandez41198 жыл бұрын

    I own a 2001 BMW 530i with The M Sports Package which makes This car a lot better and the Back seats do go down there is a latch on the back of the seats by the seat belt and the BMW do not have Bluetooth they come with a Flip phone of some kind with a number but I've never seen one its rare for a 2001 530i owner have this phone .

  • @sheilamae78

    @sheilamae78

    8 жыл бұрын

    I just got this car and it does in fact have the phone but somehow I just locked myself out, Any advice? I have the master keys in my hand but went to unlock it after work and couldn't get in...

  • @klukash
    @klukash11 жыл бұрын

    back in the day when the bmw mercdes and audi had their premium cars we had the odd ball a 200 saab 9-5 best car of all of them just because the seats were so comfortable

  • @shivam220
    @shivam22012 жыл бұрын

    godamn nice intro

  • @maxeriux
    @maxeriux12 жыл бұрын

    Hey man I like your video, quite informative. I got a question though, do you think this BMW's suspension is soft? I mean is it soft and fun to drive , for example like an Audi A6 (same year)? Because I live in a city where the roads are not really good , and have a lot of holes , big and small ones, so would I really feel those holes in this 5 series? Thanks!

  • @eagle-ds1qi
    @eagle-ds1qi Жыл бұрын

    what is the difference between this model and 3 series ? Which is better?

  • @winzfeld1
    @winzfeld111 жыл бұрын

    3.0 i6 is 231bhp not 225bhp and the 528i is 2.8 not 2.5.

  • @xoquixxoqafxo
    @xoquixxoqafxo12 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! BMWs tend to have a stiffer suspension than Audi's. At least the older models. Never BMWs have gotten softer, however, I always thought they had a nice balance between sporty handling and ride comfort.

  • @elicroman

    @elicroman

    2 жыл бұрын

    BMW serie 5 e39 530i is 231 HP not 225 HP

  • @xoquixxoqafxo
    @xoquixxoqafxo12 жыл бұрын

    oh man, that would be awesome to drive the V8 with a manual!

  • @97I30T
    @97I30T12 жыл бұрын

    This was back when BMW was actually good.

  • @NkrumahTure
    @NkrumahTure6 жыл бұрын

    The Five Thirty i is the one.

  • @77cohete
    @77cohete9 жыл бұрын

    hi, i enjoyed your review one question how many adult bodies do you think i could fit in the boot? if you were dazed and locked in the boot is it possible to escape?

  • @XclusiveAaron
    @XclusiveAaron4 жыл бұрын

    I have a UK 330ci from 2000 and that has Bluetooth! 💪

  • @strickmans
    @strickmans12 жыл бұрын

    i still like the old exterior design

  • @90Mrknowitall
    @90Mrknowitall12 жыл бұрын

    timeless styling

  • @subzero92MK
    @subzero92MK11 жыл бұрын

    awesome interiors, I didn't think so

  • @mikeychainsaw9760
    @mikeychainsaw97603 жыл бұрын

    Is it all wheel drive or how do I check if my car is all wheel or front wheel drive?

  • @xoquixxoqafxo
    @xoquixxoqafxo11 жыл бұрын

    I personally don't like fast food and avoid it at all cost, I cook at home most of the times, I just have to mention it bc most Americans really care about it. But we all dont eat fast food lol

  • @AlanTrades
    @AlanTrades6 жыл бұрын

    Very classic German vehicle

  • @cornerstoneinme
    @cornerstoneinme9 жыл бұрын

    E39 sedan 1996-2003. Touring until -04.

  • @billyidolrockstar522

    @billyidolrockstar522

    3 жыл бұрын

    No until now

  • @SantiagoFigueroaRojo1999
    @SantiagoFigueroaRojo199911 жыл бұрын

    @ 3:09 I believe that's a voice recorder

  • @hafizabbasoglualiyev
    @hafizabbasoglualiyev10 жыл бұрын

    Hi everybody all over the world.I love that car and I want to buy bmw 530i but I hesitate a little bit I know this model is very comfort soft fast but I want to hear from peopel who has this model car.Please could you possible tell me about BMW 530i? Thanks a lot in advance.

  • @awanali5753
    @awanali575310 жыл бұрын

    Can you do the same year but a 3 series?

  • @terryreyes1125
    @terryreyes11255 жыл бұрын

    2001 with 90k miles? Wow

  • @conan3778
    @conan377810 жыл бұрын

    Girliest review seen in a while

  • @c.a.mcneil2600
    @c.a.mcneil26004 жыл бұрын

    what color?

  • @frankoisbeast8248
    @frankoisbeast82488 жыл бұрын

    How do you pair up a phone

  • @nnikoozz
    @nnikoozz7 жыл бұрын

    E39 is from 1996 to 2003 and bmw updated it in 2000

  • @shakeAbooty88
    @shakeAbooty8811 жыл бұрын

    Well, if the car has cup holders they should be good, or they should be left out.

  • @mikeychainsaw9760
    @mikeychainsaw97603 жыл бұрын

    I have the same car in grey I'm getting a new engine for mine. My don't have headed seats

  • @lO80s
    @lO80s12 жыл бұрын

    how much did it cost!!??

  • @Veyronp87
    @Veyronp8711 жыл бұрын

    i dont drink soda either, like i said. IT IS A CONVENIENCE and i expect it for $50,000 +

  • @BenIdman
    @BenIdman11 жыл бұрын

    Not everyone uses cup holders for

  • @LETHE.X.FL.HARDCORE
    @LETHE.X.FL.HARDCORE11 жыл бұрын

    Chill out, stop criticizing America, it's the best country on Earth.

  • @Veyronp87
    @Veyronp8711 жыл бұрын

    cupholders are a convenience regardless of how often you use them. european cars' cupholers are pathetic but they're getting better.

  • @fernandotrejo2816
    @fernandotrejo28163 жыл бұрын

    K precio

  • @phillupshoter
    @phillupshoter11 жыл бұрын

    I got ONE just like it except its black.

  • @fu-gee-laa
    @fu-gee-laa8 жыл бұрын

    Aux cord ?

  • @Farhanshonda
    @Farhanshonda9 жыл бұрын

    U mention ur accord in every video

  • @sixfittyonembitties
    @sixfittyonembitties10 жыл бұрын

    That had to be the least informative car review I've ever seen. "The Hood makes a nice noise when it closes" the boys at top gear are far more informative.

  • @SantiagoFigueroaRojo1999
    @SantiagoFigueroaRojo199912 жыл бұрын

    IKR

  • @jerry6711
    @jerry671111 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Nice review. However I find it pretty funny how much attention, You Americans put on those cup holders. Why is this so important? I live in Europe and we don't go so often to KFC, McDonalds etc. Maybe You should do more cooking at home and not rely so much on fast food chains? Food there is crap anyway.

  • @largenloud9744
    @largenloud97448 жыл бұрын

    My dad has that car looks the same

  • @austinpowers1885
    @austinpowers18857 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know how roomy this car is?

  • @froyhinojosa

    @froyhinojosa

    6 жыл бұрын

    Smitty Werbenmanjensen Very roomy

  • @ProV68
    @ProV6812 жыл бұрын

    Some idiot at my school has a black one like this. Lowered, gold wire-type rims, roof rack, and fart box.

  • @jakemorrison6268
    @jakemorrison62688 жыл бұрын

    fwd? rwd?

  • @wickensgames

    @wickensgames

    8 жыл бұрын

    +jake morrison It's a BMW, will be RWD.

  • @sookoll23

    @sookoll23

    8 жыл бұрын

    BMW's always made RWD cars. That's great. They've also had optional 4wd (x-drive) on some models and even 4wd as standard on some models. Quite understandable, many people do actually need 4wd. But now, they're planning to make "at least 5" fwd models. Seriously, what the hell are they thinking? Don't things like small hatchbacks, MPVs and synthetic engine noise (on M series cars, no less) ruin their image enough already among auto enthusiasts? :( I've been considering getting a BMW, but seriously, I wouldn't want anything newer than an E60 in terms of 5-series... considering the way they're going.

  • @MrAsdfcool

    @MrAsdfcool

    8 жыл бұрын

    good joke bruhh...

  • @serranojavier99
    @serranojavier998 жыл бұрын

    How is this car on gas?

  • @wickensgames

    @wickensgames

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Javier Serrano Bit hungrier than the 528i, but still pretty acceptable. According to figures; Around town, short trips from cold: 530i 20-23mpg Mixed runs, blasts along single carriageway A roads, overtaking, etc etc 530i 28-31mpg Motorway work at 70ish 530i 37-40mpg As with every car though, the biggest factor with your mileage is your right foot.

  • @MrPorschecrm
    @MrPorschecrm12 жыл бұрын

    your worrying about the music... that is sad

  • @MartigenLT
    @MartigenLT11 жыл бұрын

    i see your 5er eats a little bit of oil O_o

  • @jerry6711
    @jerry671111 жыл бұрын

    Stick with E39. I sat in E60 and is so ugly and cheap inside! f10 is better, but overall, in my opinion, the car is way to large. Is not as nimble as it used to be. Reliability and cost of ownership are not going to be cheap, but hey, you live only once! I'm going to buy one with manual(of course!) but going to keep it only for 6 months, because of these running costs!

  • @jerry6711
    @jerry671111 жыл бұрын

    You Americans prefer to waist your time queueing in front of fast food, burning the fuel, when in same time, inside is empty and plenty of parking places. That is why it is so important for you to have a cup holder. How about buying a flask and brewing tea or coffee home?

  • @TheEuroperules
    @TheEuroperules12 жыл бұрын

    Nice review man.But german cars are so overpriced.I prefer an acura or a lexus with same quality and hlaf the price of this.

  • @shakeAbooty88
    @shakeAbooty8811 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure the engine was cold. It's water vapour, not oil burning, and he should not have revved a cold engine.

  • @JAY-qo9hm
    @JAY-qo9hm6 жыл бұрын

    3:46

  • @billyidolrockstar522
    @billyidolrockstar5223 жыл бұрын

    Goods cars until now

  • @adamnowakowski2850
    @adamnowakowski28506 жыл бұрын

    last good BMW

  • @muhamedbalboa6416

    @muhamedbalboa6416

    6 жыл бұрын

    adam nowakowski Not last but good at that time

  • @billyidolrockstar522

    @billyidolrockstar522

    3 жыл бұрын

    😝 is not the last

  • @andrewang17
    @andrewang172 жыл бұрын

    not 6 is a 8

  • @RealtimeReviews613
    @RealtimeReviews61312 жыл бұрын

    This was the car 2 pac was killed in. Or was that a 7 series? Lol

  • @jerry6711
    @jerry671111 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I'm not totally against Your country. There are few things which I don't like. In the UK, where I'm living now, there are couple of bullshits too. Same aplies to my home country, Poland. I'm sure You're not a big fan of US health system and fact, that corporations seem to control USA.

  • @RealtimeReviews613
    @RealtimeReviews61312 жыл бұрын

    "is that bluetooth?" lol they didn't have bluetooth in 1991 lol... That was funny not making fun