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Originally Posted by Germanauto
But sometimes he says stuff that's inaccurate/highly opinionated. He claimed BMWs of today have a lesser focus on interior material and build quality which is absolutely false. BMW interiors from the E46/E39 era were great for their time but are notorious for falling apart over time. Today's interiors are more posh.
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There are some minor inaccuracies in the video, but nothing major. Since the car in the video was apparently a MY 2000, it did come with a smaller screen in the head unit. However, the one installed in the car is the same one used in MY 2001 - 2003 (the gray instrument cluster and steering wheel are also from MY 2001 - 2003). None had Bluetooth, of course. The Bluetooth module has to be purchased separately. The tool kit supplied with NA E39 M5s did not have all of the components (e.g., no warning triangle, no tools to change a spare tire); they could of course be purchased later.
In terms of the interior, the heritage leather in the E39 M5 is the highest grade available and does need upkeep to keep in good shape, but it can be done. The leather in the video is the "Ostrich" leather which is not as supple but more durable than heritage, which was only available in caramel and black. Here's mine at age 18 years:
