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Old 11-10-2016, 01:32 PM
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Does anyone have experience with their service manager at Tyson?!? I'd like to go back to Rockville but I need to do state inspection.
That's where I go. Service is A+ there. You can get a loaner, or they will even give you Metro card. I drive there, drop it off, then take the Metro in to work. The station is right there.
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Old 11-10-2016, 01:33 PM
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Yeah, I decided not to do it at all on my cars anymore. The current stuff is yellowing on my 2015 Cayman, and it already has some areas that need addressed. I don't like waxing over it. For the thousands paid for it, I'll just take my car to get the chips repaired when it comes time. I am training myself to not be bothered by a few chips, and to think of them as reminders of good memories driving my car.
PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection) not PPF (Paint Protection Film).
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Old 11-10-2016, 01:37 PM
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PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection) not PPF (Paint Protection Film).
Oops. Okay, I need to step down from my soap box.
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Old 11-10-2016, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf
PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection)
So why would one do that?
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Old 11-10-2016, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Nagy
So why would one do that?
they may be more thorough compared to the dealer
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Originally Posted by Dan Nagy
So why would one do that?
Probably buying from the owner, not a dealer.
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Old 11-10-2016, 01:58 PM
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Probably buying from the owner, not a dealer.
You'd still want to have it done by an independent shop unless is CPO
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I recommend Porsche of Silverspring, MD over Porsche of Arlington.
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Car has no warranty, expired. Would that stop you?
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Old 11-10-2016, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Drtsk
I bought my 1st Porsche from Pat Driscoll in 2003, 2004 cayenne turbo titanium. Is cayenne considered a Porsche in this forum? Any how, Pat is a good guy an a knowledgeable Porsche guy.
Of the other matter, if I were to do a PPI I would do it at Intersport Performance at Tysons and not at dealership.
Originally Posted by GiuseppeM
Does anyone have experience with their service manager at Tyson?!? I'd like to go back to Rockville but I need to do state inspection.
Tyson's doesn't do PPIs. Arlington does - I had one done there on my previous 991.1S.

Intersport is pricey but I have heard great things about them - I would consider them for a PPI (I have never used them, though). There are a few other independents in the area that are pretty good, too, from what I have heard.

I have been going to Porsche of Tysons for over two and a half years for service/maintenance and have had nothing but great experience with them.

I have heard horror stories of trying to deal with Porsche of Tysons to buy new although I do have a friend that bought a used CPO 997 4S from them and had a great experience (he also had a great experience buying another CPO 997 S from Annapolis). Several people I have talked to have also had great experiences buying new and used from Silver Springs.
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Originally Posted by red67vert
Car has no warranty, expired. Would that stop you?
Not with a PPI and a fair price. Would be helpful to know the condition of the car and its history, of course.
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I do all my business with Porsche of Tysons. Chad runs a great service shop.

For an independent PPI you could use Autobahn, Intersport, or ASG just to name a few.
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Originally Posted by stealthboy
I do all my business with Porsche of Tysons. Chad runs a great service shop.

For an independent PPI you could use Autobahn, Intersport, or ASG just to name a few.
^^^ This.
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Old 11-10-2016, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by stealthboy
I do all my business with Porsche of Tysons. Chad runs a great service shop.

For an independent PPI you could use Autobahn, Intersport, or ASG just to name a few.
Any oil change specials? I'm at my first one and want to have it done by Porsche, I have one for Rockville but I need to do inspection as well.
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Old 11-10-2016, 04:15 PM
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My personal preference is:
RRT Racing for all things relating to BMW
Intersport for Porsche
Glaswerks for auto detailing.

PS. There are many great places to take your cars in DMV area.
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