Words of caution regarding Targa for sale in Atlanta
11-04-2006, 01:15 AM
#31
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by 993BillW
Really now! A PPI is about $300 give or take, how much "taking apart" do you thik a Porsche mechanic is going to do for $300??
The PPI I had done a few mos. ago included a general look over the car, check all the lights, check for leaks oil/tranny/brakes, make sure the seats/windows work and a leakdown test. They're not going to disassemble the car.
The PPI I had done a few mos. ago included a general look over the car, check all the lights, check for leaks oil/tranny/brakes, make sure the seats/windows work and a leakdown test. They're not going to disassemble the car.
If you got the leakdown done for that with a PPI.... well, good deal for you I guess.
Last edited by 92964cab; 11-04-2006 at 09:18 AM.
11-04-2006, 01:42 AM
#32
What happens if the shop the buyer picks cross threads or breaks a plug. The mechanic can say not his fault potenial buyer walks. Depending on the shop they might take responsiblity and they might not.
11-04-2006, 10:14 AM
#33
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by jimwood
Here's my question. If you have PPI done by a reputable shop, doesn't the owner get a copy? Or can't the owner bargain for that? My car had a PPI by a tire kicker, owner passed along that info, I called the shop and talked to the mechanic. Needless to say, done deal. Never saw the paperwork.
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IMHO worrying about a shop messing up your car during a PPI seems a bit paranoid. It's not open heart surgery. I've never heard of a shop doing damage during a PPI, but I suppose it's theoretically possible to cross thread a spark plug then. But of course any reasonable person should walk if a seller won't allow a PPI on such baseless grounds.
11-04-2006, 11:35 AM
#34
Race Director
Originally Posted by 92964cab
The Compression and Leakdown is $300 alone. This is above and beyond the cost of the PPI. Need access to spark plugs in order to perform the tests.
If you got the leakdown done for that with a PPI.... well, good deal for you I guess.
If you got the leakdown done for that with a PPI.... well, good deal for you I guess.
On my 67k mi. car PPI the worst cyl was 8%, the rest 6 & 4% . No issues. Done at Stuttgart Southwest in Phoenix. I got several recs. for them before I had them do it.
The PPI belongs to whomever paid for it but sharing it w/ the seller should be the norm., I would think. JMO.
11-04-2006, 01:06 PM
#35
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by 993BillW
My PPI included leakdown only, I've heard from more than one mechanic I respected that a comp. test is unnecessary if everything else checks out OK. If other indicators have concerns then comp. test may be necessary but not if all else checks ok.
On my 67k mi. car PPI the worst cyl was 8%, the rest 6 & 4% . No issues. Done at Stuttgart Southwest in Phoenix. I got several recs. for them before I had them do it.
The PPI belongs to whomever paid for it but sharing it w/ the seller should be the norm., I would think. JMO.
On my 67k mi. car PPI the worst cyl was 8%, the rest 6 & 4% . No issues. Done at Stuttgart Southwest in Phoenix. I got several recs. for them before I had them do it.
The PPI belongs to whomever paid for it but sharing it w/ the seller should be the norm., I would think. JMO.
