MB S550
03-22-2006, 01:57 PM
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Went to the dealer this weekend to check out the new MB S-Class.
Car is sitting in the showroom floor. Key FOB was inserted which allowed us to play around with the COMAND system and to check out the cool illuminated dash.
All is going well so far, leather is nice, wood is top-notch, even the clock is pretty cool.
Then, all of a sudden ... ALL of the airbags deploy! And they wouldn't even deflate. Dealer had to use a pair of scissors to get us out.
Now mind you, the car was not started, engine was not running, we were not moving -- it's sitting on the showroom floor for heaven's sake!
It was actually pretty funny ... just thought I'd share.
Car is sitting in the showroom floor. Key FOB was inserted which allowed us to play around with the COMAND system and to check out the cool illuminated dash.
All is going well so far, leather is nice, wood is top-notch, even the clock is pretty cool.
Then, all of a sudden ... ALL of the airbags deploy! And they wouldn't even deflate. Dealer had to use a pair of scissors to get us out.
Now mind you, the car was not started, engine was not running, we were not moving -- it's sitting on the showroom floor for heaven's sake!
It was actually pretty funny ... just thought I'd share.
03-22-2006, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit' post='258609' date='Mar 23 2006, 02:57 AM
Went to the dealer this weekend to check out the new MB S-Class.
Car is sitting in the showroom floor. Key FOB was inserted which allowed us to play around with the COMAND system and to check out the cool illuminated dash.
All is going well so far, leather is nice, wood is top-notch, even the clock is pretty cool.
Then, all of a sudden ... ALL of the airbags deploy! And they wouldn't even deflate. Dealer had to use a pair of scissors to get us out.
Now mind you, the car was not started, engine was not running, we were not moving -- it's sitting on the showroom floor for heaven's sake!
It was actually pretty funny ... just thought I'd share.
Car is sitting in the showroom floor. Key FOB was inserted which allowed us to play around with the COMAND system and to check out the cool illuminated dash.
All is going well so far, leather is nice, wood is top-notch, even the clock is pretty cool.
Then, all of a sudden ... ALL of the airbags deploy! And they wouldn't even deflate. Dealer had to use a pair of scissors to get us out.
Now mind you, the car was not started, engine was not running, we were not moving -- it's sitting on the showroom floor for heaven's sake!
It was actually pretty funny ... just thought I'd share.
It's a freaking mercedes Strange experience but sure it's funny. I would have wanted to see the look on those mercedes guys faces
03-22-2006, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='258620' date='Mar 22 2006, 11:09 PM
I bet you had your BMW key with you and that's why the MB airbags deployed in self-defence. 
03-22-2006, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 530iii' post='258686' date='Mar 22 2006, 05:45 PM
I smell LAWSUIT!
Did you or anyone get hurt?
Of course they could give you the S550 to settle out of court!
Did you or anyone get hurt?
Of course they could give you the S550 to settle out of court!
The newly developed Distronic and Active Cruise Control accident on German TV is another indication to stay away.
03-22-2006, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit' post='258609' date='Mar 22 2006, 04:57 PM
Went to the dealer this weekend to check out the new MB S-Class.
Car is sitting in the showroom floor. Key FOB was inserted which allowed us to play around with the COMAND system and to check out the cool illuminated dash.
All is going well so far, leather is nice, wood is top-notch, even the clock is pretty cool.
Then, all of a sudden ... ALL of the airbags deploy! And they wouldn't even deflate. Dealer had to use a pair of scissors to get us out.
Now mind you, the car was not started, engine was not running, we were not moving -- it's sitting on the showroom floor for heaven's sake!
It was actually pretty funny ... just thought I'd share.
Car is sitting in the showroom floor. Key FOB was inserted which allowed us to play around with the COMAND system and to check out the cool illuminated dash.
All is going well so far, leather is nice, wood is top-notch, even the clock is pretty cool.
Then, all of a sudden ... ALL of the airbags deploy! And they wouldn't even deflate. Dealer had to use a pair of scissors to get us out.
Now mind you, the car was not started, engine was not running, we were not moving -- it's sitting on the showroom floor for heaven's sake!
It was actually pretty funny ... just thought I'd share.
03-23-2006, 02:47 AM
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My Ride: 530i Touring, M Sport, build date 10/05, Silver Grey, Black leather, Maple Anthracite, Anthracite roof lining, panorama roof, M Aerodynamic, M Steering wheel, M Sport suspension, sport seats, shadow line, 135 M wheels, Goodyear NCT 5 runflats, and some other stuff too.
Seriously though, this isn't funny.
Imagine if those bubbles pop out whilst you are doing 200kmh on die Autobahn
Or as they say down at MB. Scheise
Imagine if those bubbles pop out whilst you are doing 200kmh on die Autobahn
Or as they say down at MB. Scheise
