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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 11:04 AM
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Purchasing a 2015 S-Class 550 on Friday. Can not wait to finally have my very own MB. My wife has a MB GLK 350.
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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 11:06 AM
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Old Apr 20, 2019 | 01:05 AM
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Wow!!!

Purchased a 2015 S550 on Friday. The car is absolutely beautiful. Exceeding everything I expected. I’ve been up all evening getting familiar with the car and it’s features.
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Old Apr 20, 2019 | 10:17 AM
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Old Apr 22, 2019 | 08:16 AM
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Pics coming soon

I will be posting pics soon. This weekend has been very hectic.
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Old Apr 22, 2019 | 08:22 AM
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Vibration

I test drove the car on Friday and everything seemed perfect. The ride was so smooth. After getting it out on the highway this weekend, I've noticed vibrations in the inside at high speeds, mostly 70+. Was told the tires probably needed road force balanced. Any thoughts?
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Old Apr 22, 2019 | 12:21 PM
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Congrats & welcome.

I would suspect wheel balance specially i it is at certain speed and above.
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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 05:56 AM
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+1 for wheel balance

Congrats on your purchase though, and I'm looking forward to seeing some photos.
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Old Apr 23, 2019 | 10:24 PM
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