bishwei

Hey folks,
I'm currently looking to get a CPO GT3 out of Porsche Minneapolis - the dealership is okay with a PPI, as long as its done at their facility (I guess they don't want to take the gt3 out because its a high value car).

I was wondering if anyone here had recommendations for a good shop to perform PPI near Porsche Minneapolis?

Thanks in advance!

pro1200

https://imolamotorsports.com/pages/service
They've serviced my Audis and 911 for many years and I've never been disappointed. Is the dealer going to let you take the car off of the premises?

R35driver

i doubt the dealer would let you take a gt3 off their floor to have another shop tool around on it. i'd just have it done at the same dealer and get everything in writing. make sure they take pics of everything.

i believe you are looking at the chalk one with like 2000 miles or something ? all they need to check is the brakes/clutch and look for signs of wear and tear or paintwork. I dont think a car can be CPO if it has had paintwork or a prior accident? but i could be wrong. The warranty would cover any mechanical faults.

bishwei

Yup, that's the one! The dealer doesn't want to take the gt3 out and most of the shops I've called (Imola, Auto Edge) won't send a tech over unfortunately.
The CPO inspection checked out and looks great - but I would still prefer to at least have it visually looked at for any sign of paintwork, esp since I'm in California. This was a surprise to me, but a CPO is valid as long as the number of panels painted is < 3.

thxbuff2001

Ive seen a car with accident/paintwork that was recently cpo’d.Suprising but possible. Not many around.

pranqster

Maybe have Porsche Minneapolis do a a full DME dump to see what the rev ranges have been.

Have Porsche Minneapolis walk around the car with video and measure paint thickness. You could do this live.

Regards

Pranqster

R35driver

IF they have a paint depth gauge. otherwise he may have to buy or mail one to them. im pretty picky about paint, but to be real if no one can notice it from a few feet away and the carfax is clean i think your fine. For everyone 1 person that brings a paint depth gauge and scoffs at your asking price due to inconsistencies you will have 5 others who don't care.

i've seen a few cars, which i know for a fact had a repainted bumper, pass ppi at well known exotic shops with flying colors.

Bxstr

My 997.2 C2S that I had previously was CPO'd multiple times with paintwork. Long story, but salesperson knowingly told me he walked around it 2x with a paint meter and it never had paint work, I flew and inspected the car and it did. Later found out that he actually was the one that sold it to the original owner and authorized all of the paint work on it, and it was a big issue at the dealer as the original owner didn't want the entire panel repainted, just the scratch touched up, people were fired as the owner didn't want the car anymore, etc. Long story short, I would want that it has no paintwork in writing and also a walk around video.

Personally, I still don't know why paintwork is such a big issue on Porsche's if it's for rock chips or a scratch, but it is, so you have to play the game, or account for the lower value when purchasing. Those looking to paint meter a car to find out about previous accident damage that isn't disclosed, I understand.

CPO cars should be considered a car with a basic consumable inspection (brakes, tires), up to date on service and a warranty. Nothing more, nothing less.

toxatyt

I think it's worth doing an inspection.
I always do an inspection before I buy a car. I recently bought a car, and I did a complete inspection, the car was not new, and it was a used car, so you have to be even more careful. I noticed now on the used car market there are a lot of really good options, so you can look there, maybe you will like something.

BlackBo

Paintwork is common, if done well it is a non issue. In AZ rock chips are a big problem, the reputable dealers repaint most bumpers as part of the reconditioning process prior to resale.

Sorry, did not read the date of the original post.

74goldtarga

Just saw the car yesterday - didn’t look that closely as it was parked as if it was a customer car and not for sale - which I guess it’s not if you have signed a purchase agreement. Maybe rather than a Porsche shop you want a body shop? I think LaMettry is the preferred body shop for Porsche Mpls - I bet they would send over a tech with a paint meter and a flashlight for a fee but maybe not. I would be really surprised if it had undisclosed body damage - while you pay at Porsche Mpls the people are all excellent.

PrestigousPira

PPI is important

roadawg1608

Old post but Porsche Minneapolis is great to work with

earlyaircooIed

PPI is very important