pirahna

Nothing more expensive than a poorly done PPI, $700 is worth it if you are looking at a $50k+ car if you ask me.

JPS

Theirs for mine was hugely detailed.

Chris V

Carrera Motors in San Mateo may be an option. I haven't had my 993 in there for service but I used to take my '86 911 there many years ago and they were good back then. Others may have more recent experience with them. Possibly another PPI option if you're considering that eBay car in San Mateo.

I've chosen to have FD do my 993 services because they help me slide down the slope! Oil change plus suspension, oil change plus fister cans, oil change plus golden rod, etc. etc.

http://carrera-motors.com

pirahna

FD is great, their rates are very reasonable which lets you spend a little more on the upgrades. There are a little far to go from San Mateo for a PPI though.

BOBOYDDS

Thanks, I just sent FD an email.

1990-964

Carrera did my PPI two years ago and it was a good experience (my 993 has been great). I've had PPI's done all over the country and theirs was was on par with many other reputable shops.

BOBOYDDS

Some of the work and maintenance was done at RMG and FD by the previous owner but he does not have the invoices. I called the shop and they remember the car/owner but do not know exactly when they did the services. He is right by Junipero Serra Porsche? Anyone know that shop for PPI? He can take it there today if i want. At this point im not too worried about cost for PPI vs how comprehensive it is done.

pirahna

I have heard mixed reviews about Junipero Serra.

1990-964

That is shop #1 on my places to avoid. I had a tune up done there on my old 964 after hearing about them from another R'lister. Aside from having the owner tell me how good he is because he loves the car more than I do, after getting it home I found the nuts that hold the A/C compressor loose and one that had fallen off and ended up under the pulleys. It's appalling to think that happened by a professional. That may have been an isolated incident but I'll never go there again. Too many other quality options available.

BOBOYDDS

Thanks for the help everyone! After looking at the car, i decided to get a PPI done. However the owner did not have any documentation with any of the work done when he bought a year ago from his friend. Even though FD let me know they do remember the car, they couldn't verify the work with invoices. That being said, the owner has decided to keep the car and not deal with selling it. Back to the hunt i go!

1990-964

That's a bummer, good luck in your search. Records are nice to have but don't let a lack of them dissuade you from getting an otherwise nice car.

pirahna

Keep looking, you will find a better deal anyways.

AlvinChan

There's a silver lining in everything that happens. You may have dodged a bullet.