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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 02:26 PM
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im new guy...

Hello, new here .. got my first Mercedes a few months ago...
2012 S550 .. I have always wanted one of these ..
bought it for 10k out the door the guy was asking 18K but I knew it had issues...

brought it to a local shop about a month ago and its still being fixed.
(transfer case, engine timing , oil leak etc..)
once i get it back i have several upgrades for it

I will make a before and after post once I get it all done projected to be finished by spring of 2025

here is your before pic (its ugly)..

I currently need links for new headlights .. I hate chrome and I hate these bright chrome like lights in the front

I want progressive blinkers front and back if possible too if anyone has resources .. I search and search .. but it seems like people dont do much of this on these cars
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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 06:07 PM
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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 09:22 PM
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Congrats, and welcome! You take the lead fix your ride, and the other owners will come! Cant wait to see the results next spring.
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Old Aug 20, 2024 | 10:21 PM
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Old Aug 21, 2024 | 01:02 AM
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Welcome to the club @wwwben. Nice looking S you have. Good luck with the project. Looking forward to seeing the progress
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Old Aug 21, 2024 | 08:31 AM
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thanks everyone ..
shop says it will be done in around 10 days .. so pics coming soon

already have new grill and some other parts for it waiting in garage
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