malahhaor

Hey guys, I've been looking for used S55. Seen two in person so far. Did not drive them just started to see how the engine is and both were shaking when revving past 2k, is that normal?

And one for a laugh. Found the second car passenger side was completely on the flor. The guy tells me that is normal and it's been sitting there for a week, I tell him there is no way it would go down that much in a week, he responds, well maybe a week and a half. So when I saw that he does not know how to work the keyless go I realized he probably does not know much about the car in the first place and is just a used car salesman.

Shifter

Chances are the motor mounts and or trans mounts are collapsed.

mrbenzes

That drop will probably add $2k to the purchase price to fix...maybe more. Walk away quickly.
Mike

Shifter

Ya, to replace motor and trans mount is 6.6 hrs labor + parts. Although it can be done in about 2 hrs! By a experienced tech at least.

malahhaor

Yeah, I'm not even considering this vehicle. Went through the motions just for the hek of it but as soon as I saw the car with the drop I knew.
Thanks guys, I love this site!

jd986s

FYI the drop is dued to ABC valve block leaking internally. Depending on which stealer you go to could cost $1800+.

55 K engines will shake when the car is cold (first start) but should not shake when it warms up. Once car is at normal operating temperature, it should not shake.