Need to get a PPI done near Gaithersburg, MD. owner recomends Manhattan Porsche in Rockville. Does anyone have any thoughts? Do you think it is a bad idea to get a PPI done at the place that regularly serviced the PO's car? Two thoughts...one: they may be less inclined to kill a deal for an existing customer or two: will know the car already (to a point) and will be better able to perform the PPI. Car had 30k mile service performed at this location about 7k miles ago. TIA.

 

Go to an impartial shop that has no relationship with the owner.

 

Any recomendations Mark. Thanks.

 

The only reason I would go to Rockville Porsche (It hasn't been called or located at Manhattan Porsche in almost 10 years!) is to get a Porsche key chain or light bulb for a turn signal!

That said, I would definitely take it to Roger at Autotherapy in Gaithersburg (301 417 7111 I think). I tried the rest, I only trust Roger in this part of town.

Good luck. He's on Snouffer School Road. No affiliation other than I'm a loyal customer! He's a track instructor and big PCA supporter.

Steve

 

Thanks Steve, I will call Roger today. I am using the Porsche dealer directory from my 1990 C2 hence the reference to Manhattan Porsche.

Jamie

 

Sorry, Jamie, but I haven't worked with anyone in the DC area. Steve's suggestion is most likely a good one. You might want to check the archives, as this question is asked quite often

 

Mark,
Set an appointment with Roger at Autotherepy today. Hopefully will be posting pics of the new p-car by the end of the week.

Jamie

 

Tell us all about the car! We love living vicariously through your experience.

Steve

 

Steve,
Gladly. The car is a 96 C2...37k miles,black with gray/midnight blue interior....lightly optioned with limited slip, floor mats and not much else. Has nearly new s0-3's all around and a very good stereo system (current, and soon to be previuos, owner is in high end audio/video business). Car has all records (30k service done) and is very well looked after. Has the reuqeset rock chips on the front hood..maybe 6 to 10 untouched small ones. The plan for the car is for a weekend driver with 3 to 7 DE's a year thrown in. Looking forward to a long life with the car, so getting a lower mileage clean example, with good history (at a "good" price) was a priority over options and existing mods. I think that there is some more fun to come in the researching and implementing of the mods. It may be time to get a high speed modem! Owner is talking to Roger as I type and should have the PPI done by tommorow at the latest (at least i hope). Hopefully will have pics by the end of the week. Thanks again.

Jamie