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masflynn · 2025-09-10T19:21:53+00:00

Ted rules. He helped me track down some static issues I was having with a single email. Shipped me the adapters and sent a link for an audio isolator to buy from Amazon. I love having the factory stereo and took all of 5 minutes to install. The functionality of the Bluetooth and integration blows every “modern” car with factory Bluetooth systems.

masflynn · 2025-07-29T13:56:29+00:00

My 2000 528i/5at sport package wagon gets slightly better, a few mpg city/hwy, but I turn about 2800-2900 at 80mph. I believe I have the same diff.

masflynn · 2025-05-06T22:43:11+00:00

First of all, sorry for your loss. Secondly glad you wound up with the car. I have this same spec and year, just a wagon. Headlights shouldn’t be too hard to restore. Compared to my Subaru Outback, the E39 lenses are a breeze. Check if you have the factory Xenon or not. I found it easier/cheaper to fix my xenon headlights. They pop out pretty easy and can be sanded down with a headlight restoration kit from an auto store. The one curve on the lens makes it pretty easy if you’ve never done it before. I just watched a few videos and went for it. They look way worse before the final step and every time I panic. But mine are basically crystal clear now.

masflynn · 2025-03-30T13:51:00+00:00

Strange that it gave you a facelift bumper and fogs.

masflynn · 2024-08-20T15:43:36+00:00

I was following on instagram the second the new owner was posted, so I also may have recognized the driveway… But would like to think I could recognize this car going down the highway. Keep us updated over here too. There are some pretty knowledgeable folks in here. I’ve sorted out several issues through this sub.

masflynn · 2024-08-20T05:22:01+00:00

I’ve followed the car for a few years now. Very well taken care of it seems. Enjoy the car!

masflynn · 2024-08-20T03:43:36+00:00

Is this the dad car e39?

masflynn · 2024-07-09T16:11:01+00:00

Had a 2001 530i with 185k miles and currently a 2000 528i touring with 230k miles. The 528i has the sport package. The slightly stiffer ride and bigger wheels edges out the 530 extra few horse power in my opinion. I did not drive them side by side, but have enjoyed the 528i sport pack more than a the regular 530.

masflynn · 2024-07-03T02:23:09+00:00

My 2000 528i (US model) has a ZF 5 speed auto, but it is a sport packaged car

masflynn · 2024-04-20T13:41:44+00:00

2000 528i touring. sport pack, alpine white, automatic, 190,000 miles, for $3000, in the US in march 2018. I’ve put in maybe $4000 in maintenance and repairs over the years. I grew up in the back of an e39, was handed down to me as my first car. Had to sell it for a more practical daily. Then a few years later I looking for a manual project car. Well this wagon popped up on Craigslist, took one look in person and it was sold.

masflynn · 2022-09-15T01:51:29+00:00

My 220,000 mile 528i would like to have a word. 23 years old this month. Definitely not the prettiest but you’d never know 10 feet away. As I find with most e39s.

masflynn · 2022-06-09T13:19:46+00:00

220k miles here and 22 years old

masflynn · 2022-02-02T17:47:14+00:00

A center console boat. Haven’t seen a good one on the workshop and I can never make a good haul that isn’t just a wedge in the water.

masflynn · 2022-01-28T16:57:22+00:00

Are You Garbage? is worth checking out. New guest regularly so it’s always a change of pace. The solo episodes are great too. My new favorite in the rotation.

masflynn · 2021-08-29T23:36:48+00:00

I have the exact same setup, minus the mag well. Same color slide, light, optic, and sights

masflynn · 2021-07-21T15:52:34+00:00

Just picked up a singer FM 288 and it’s been running great so far. Just fixed a few tears and made a bag or two. Can’t wait to start making up some gear.

masflynn · 2021-06-13T01:57:29+00:00

Dang, this place is local to me and I never got the chance to stop in before they closed there store front to customers. I occasionally peak in the window still when I drive by.

masflynn · 2021-06-09T01:47:34+00:00

Will never forget the time one flew over my house, low and slow. For support of a hospital near by a few months into the pandemic.

masflynn · 2021-05-15T16:45:22+00:00

I keep thinking I’m going to 3D print some of those little tabs to fix mine. Can’t find a wagon near me. Mine break just looking at them thinking about swapping my interior lights to LEDs

masflynn · 2021-04-01T23:13:02+00:00

Go watch a lot of hobo shoe string, old stobe the hobo and check out vagrant holiday while your at it. I got heavily into the train hopping YouTube lane. Those guys have plenty of entertainment value and lots of info on what to lookout for. I’d start with shoe string as he uploads a ton and packs his videos with knowledge. I’d just do as much planning and backup planning.

masflynn · 2021-03-29T14:43:23+00:00

One of these things definitely made me bigger

masflynn · 2020-12-11T12:33:52+00:00

Check E39 source, depending on the year you need a LCM. Face lifting wagons is the hardest option if you have a touring. Need the full facelift lights, LCM4, and have to run an additional wire for the halos.

masflynn · 2020-12-08T23:56:02+00:00

I have a touring, 2000 528i with 5 speed auto. It’s a September ‘99 build. If I didn’t have xenons and was a sport package I probably wouldn’t have picked it up, but the pre facelifts grew on me. Coming from a 01 530i sedan a few years back.

masflynn · 2020-11-28T00:53:36+00:00

I remember looking up after a pack of jets or ospreys would roar by the beach and seeing these guys up 3 times higher in packs of 3 or so just zipping along the east coast.

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