Need help w/PPI in Boston
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Need help w/PPI in Boston
A friend is interested in a '96 arena red tt at Copley Motorcars in Boston - price already agreed. Assuming a prior interested party can't write the check by tomorrow, he's ready to move on it & will need a PPI.
Can anyone suggest a good place for a PPI of this car? What about either of the 2 P dealers: Chambers Motorcars or Clair Porsche?
Anyone know anything - good/bad - about Copley?
Last, anyone in the area willing to drop by for a once over?
<a href="http://www.copleymotorcars.com/Porsche5_25.2vo260.html" target="_blank">1996 Porsche 993 twin turbo</a>
Can anyone suggest a good place for a PPI of this car? What about either of the 2 P dealers: Chambers Motorcars or Clair Porsche?
Anyone know anything - good/bad - about Copley?
Last, anyone in the area willing to drop by for a once over?
<a href="http://www.copleymotorcars.com/Porsche5_25.2vo260.html" target="_blank">1996 Porsche 993 twin turbo</a>
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The original owner of my '00 C4 Millennium used Clair for service work.....they are taking care of his new twin turbo....
Maybe Vic can help you out....he had a long thread going about R.I. dealers recently....he is in Boston and has owned a bunch of 993s
Maybe Vic can help you out....he had a long thread going about R.I. dealers recently....he is in Boston and has owned a bunch of 993s
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I live about two blocks from Copley, walk by it on my way to work. I could take a look if you want. They are a little pricey, but have not heard anything bad about them (or good for that matter)
I just dropped off my car at Herb Chambers today, I have had a spotty relationship with them. They do good work, but I feel they recommend work that may not need to be done, and are expensive. I have a very long story about my cab top (posted in an earlier thread) where they quoted me about 2k to repair, and all it needed was an adjustment, which I did myself in about 1 hour. Never used Clair.
When I bought my car in August, the car was prept at Rennsport in Framingham, never used the guy myself, but he prides himself on his reputation. Another guy I used for my BMW who also does porsche is European Car DR next to Fenway Park. He seems reasonable, but cannot speak to his Porsche knowledge.
I just dropped off my car at Herb Chambers today, I have had a spotty relationship with them. They do good work, but I feel they recommend work that may not need to be done, and are expensive. I have a very long story about my cab top (posted in an earlier thread) where they quoted me about 2k to repair, and all it needed was an adjustment, which I did myself in about 1 hour. Never used Clair.
When I bought my car in August, the car was prept at Rennsport in Framingham, never used the guy myself, but he prides himself on his reputation. Another guy I used for my BMW who also does porsche is European Car DR next to Fenway Park. He seems reasonable, but cannot speak to his Porsche knowledge.
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If I was doing a PPE in the Boston Area I would go to EPE (European Performance Engineering) in Natick Ma. It is about 20 miles west of Boston. See their web site at <a href="http://www.epe.com/." target="_blank">http://www.epe.com/.</a> They are not a dealer. I would suggest calling Jerry whose is the owner. Their web site has all the details
I was very impressed with them in a recent PCA Northeast event that they hosted.
I am not affiliated with them. Just my $.02 worth.
Good luck. Love that Arena Red.
I was very impressed with them in a recent PCA Northeast event that they hosted.
I am not affiliated with them. Just my $.02 worth.
Good luck. Love that Arena Red.
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I second John's endorsement of European Performance Engineering. (I have no affiliation with European Performance.)
I also advise staying away from Eurotech. They did a PPI for me on a 993 and missed several significant mechanical problems that cost over $10,000 to repair after my purchase.
I also advise staying away from Eurotech. They did a PPI for me on a 993 and missed several significant mechanical problems that cost over $10,000 to repair after my purchase.
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Thanks guys (& also to those who emailed) for your fast & helpful suggestions. This Board has come through again - what a great resource!
The prior interested party couldn't do the deal, so my friend just bought the car subject to a favorable PPI & thereafter his personal inspection.
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If you wouldn't mind stopping by Copley during the next few days & giving the car a visual, your impressions would be greatly appreciated. I've emailed you my friend's name as a reference.
BTW, the color matched wheels are oem factory optioned hollow spokes.
The prior interested party couldn't do the deal, so my friend just bought the car subject to a favorable PPI & thereafter his personal inspection.
jbh
If you wouldn't mind stopping by Copley during the next few days & giving the car a visual, your impressions would be greatly appreciated. I've emailed you my friend's name as a reference.
BTW, the color matched wheels are oem factory optioned hollow spokes.
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[quote]Originally posted by timrod:
<strong>I They did a PPI for me on a 993 and missed several significant mechanical problems that cost over $10,000 to repair after my purchase.</strong><hr></blockquote>
What needed to be fixed/replaced that cost $10K?????
<strong>I They did a PPI for me on a 993 and missed several significant mechanical problems that cost over $10,000 to repair after my purchase.</strong><hr></blockquote>
What needed to be fixed/replaced that cost $10K?????
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Maybe I just had a bad experience with EPE, but they tried scare tactics on me to replace the clutch/pressure plate on my '87 cab, which 10K miles later was still strong...
I felt like I was only there to feed their racing program.
I felt like I was only there to feed their racing program.
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I actually stopped by tonight, but he was closed, he did have the car listed in his window. He has a 2003 SL with 100 miles parked in the showroom window, cool car, but no Porsche! I'll try and stop by tomorrow or Friday for a visual. I hope to get my car back from the dealer tomorrow night, so that might be tough. I'll keep you posted.
I did inquire to a few friends about the dealer, and they were all favorable. Hope it works out for your friend
I did inquire to a few friends about the dealer, and they were all favorable. Hope it works out for your friend
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Well, the consensus (posts & emails) seems to be EPE (notwithstanding mpm's comments), so that's where the car goes Friday for a PPI. Thanks again for all the help.
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[quote]Originally posted by timrod:
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I also advise staying away from Eurotech. They did a PPI for me on a 993 and missed several significant mechanical problems that cost over $10,000 to repair after my purchase.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I've known Bill Pfister for about 15 years, including when he was #1 mechanic at EPE.
I'm very skeptical that he missed any collection
of things which might have cost $10K to fix.
That's roughly the cost of a replacement 993
motor...
<strong>
I also advise staying away from Eurotech. They did a PPI for me on a 993 and missed several significant mechanical problems that cost over $10,000 to repair after my purchase.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I've known Bill Pfister for about 15 years, including when he was #1 mechanic at EPE.
I'm very skeptical that he missed any collection
of things which might have cost $10K to fix.
That's roughly the cost of a replacement 993
motor...