Is the M62B35 from the E39 535i robust?

The technique is not the problem with the E39. The motors are good, the gears are quite durable and also the ZF automatics usually hold through – but the periphery is very zigzag and can drive anyone into the madness who is looking for a “normally reliable” car where you get in and go. I myself had an E39 from 1997 – electrics and electronics are impossible, and the spare parts supply is expensive and complete. Many things are no longer available or only available via “BMW Classic” for extremely high prices. Individual shades are no longer available and must be mixed individually in the painting shop – this costs even more money.

Otherwise, today it will be very difficult to find a fit BMW 535i at a reasonable price. They were inferior to such a high loss of value that after almost ten years they were usually driven in the fourth hand by any trumpets and were quite tied up. In addition, the pensioners have hardly bought a 535i, because it usually remained at 520i or even a 523i – even via the rail you hardly get anything else. There are also 20-25 years old cars with their own age-related shortcomings – and the E39 is quite a ruster. I’d really think about whether it really has to be one.