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Old Dec 29, 2022 | 02:04 PM
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Introduction: New (and first) MB owner

Hey all,

Just wanted to introduce myself and my recent purchase of an 09 S550 (54K miles) from a friend of mine this week. This is my first Mercedes and am enjoying it so far. Still learning the car and fixing a few things but can't complain so far.

Awaiting a few things to do:
  • LED tails
  • Yellow fogs
  • Install Bovee
  • replace front brakes










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Old Dec 29, 2022 | 03:41 PM
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Congrats, nice car. Welcome.
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Old Dec 31, 2022 | 07:03 PM
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Welcome. I would do apple carplay interface which gives you more options plus there are no wires cutting and also can keep all the oem stuff in place.
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Nice ride - as a newbie myself, enjoy and embrace the journey!
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OP verify that the balance shaft issue has been attended to in your naturally aspirated V-8.
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Originally Posted by COUPCONNOISSEUR
Congrats, nice car. Welcome.
Appreciate the welcome!

Originally Posted by clb0099
Welcome. I would do apple carplay interface which gives you more options plus there are no wires cutting and also can keep all the oem stuff in place.
thanks but just bought/installed the bovee iPod adaptor. Works good enough for me (for now)

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Nice ride - as a newbie myself, enjoy and embrace the journey!
thanks, and congrats yourself!

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OP verify that the balance shaft issue has been attended to in your naturally aspirated V-8.
thanks. Just checked and my engines serial number is in the group with the improved parts

Edwin
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Welcome,
Nice to see , your first MB is the ultimate Mercedes-Benz
Happy Driving
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What a beautiful example.

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