PPI results: please comment
05-31-2019, 10:41 AM
#61
Rennlist Member
The place that did the PPI, and I assume will be replacing the AOS, is Loudoun County Exotics:
https://www.locoexotics.com/
https://www.locoexotics.com/
He's in the area if you need a set of eyes on it.
05-31-2019, 10:57 AM
#62
Rennlist Member
^^Yup...exactly what I figured. Basically the mechanic did a quick visual "once over" and noted the most obvious stuff that jumped out at him. Once again, you got what you paid for, not a proper "PPI" which would cost you closer to $1k (most likely around $750). Please don't take this as an attack on you - it's not. More-so on the "mechanic" that sees dollar signs, and makes $200 for a 1/2 hr. of his time (sounds more like lawyers rates to me). The problem is, you get "peace of mind" and think everything is great, when in reality there very well could be some serious problems lurking (like that simple AOS leak - if your AOS goes south while you're driving it may well do serious damage to your engine).
05-31-2019, 11:06 AM
#63
Rennlist Member
^^Yup...exactly what I figured. Basically the mechanic did a quick visual "once over" and noted the most obvious stuff that jumped out at him. Once again, you got what you paid for, not a proper "PPI" which would cost you closer to $1k (most likely around $750). Please don't take this as an attack on you - it's not. More-so on the "mechanic" that sees dollar signs, and makes $200 for a 1/2 hr. of his time (sounds more like lawyers rates to me). The problem is, you get "peace of mind" and think everything is great, when in reality there very well could be some serious problems lurking (like that simple AOS leak - if your AOS goes south while you're driving it may well do serious damage to your engine).
Is LOCO also who's selling the car? If so, demand a 30 day 3000 mile warranty covering everything!
Not trying to scare you but you need to go into this with eyes wide open and not let the dream cloud your judgement.
05-31-2019, 11:35 AM
#64
One thing that I always bugged me about "proper" PPIs though, specifically dropping the sump and cutting open the filter to check for debris. In many cases dealers will lightly service cars as prep for sale which includes and oil and filter change. In that case, especially if the car has not been test driven, the oil and filter will be clean even if there were real problems before. Any thoughts on that?
05-31-2019, 12:10 PM
#65
Rennlist Member
One thing that I always bugged me about "proper" PPIs though, specifically dropping the sump and cutting open the filter to check for debris. In many cases dealers will lightly service cars as prep for sale which includes and oil and filter change. In that case, especially if the car has not been test driven, the oil and filter will be clean even if there were real problems before. Any thoughts on that?
05-31-2019, 01:12 PM
#66
Rennlist Member
One thing that I always bugged me about "proper" PPIs though, specifically dropping the sump and cutting open the filter to check for debris. In many cases dealers will lightly service cars as prep for sale which includes and oil and filter change. In that case, especially if the car has not been test driven, the oil and filter will be clean even if there were real problems before. Any thoughts on that?
05-31-2019, 01:36 PM
#67
^^Yup...exactly what I figured. Basically the mechanic did a quick visual "once over" and noted the most obvious stuff that jumped out at him. Once again, you got what you paid for, not a proper "PPI" which would cost you closer to $1k (most likely around $750). Please don't take this as an attack on you - it's not. More-so on the "mechanic" that sees dollar signs, and makes $200 for a 1/2 hr. of his time (sounds more like lawyers rates to me). The problem is, you get "peace of mind" and think everything is great, when in reality there very well could be some serious problems lurking (like that simple AOS leak - if your AOS goes south while you're driving it may well do serious damage to your engine).
One other thing that I learned in buying my car. I spoke with three different independents and they all said the same thing unprompted by me: other than the IMS, these cars are really solid.
05-31-2019, 01:39 PM
#68
Even a short test drive should produce any issues in the oil? I'm thinking of the scenario where the car is prepped for sale and sits on the lot. Maybe it gets driven 5-10 miles before the PPI.
05-31-2019, 02:15 PM
#69
Rennlist Member
Good luck with the car. your trip back home will be one of the most watched road trips in 996 forum history, lol. keep us posted with pictures and again, good luck.
05-31-2019, 03:57 PM
#70
05-31-2019, 04:28 PM
#71
Yeah, I mean theoretically if something bad were going to happen as the result of an over-rev it would have happened by now. A lot of Porsche owners just don't want blemishes on their car's record so I guess the question I'd bounce back to you is how big would the lump be in your throat if you got a reading at your first visit to the mechanic and it comes back 100 Range 2?
05-31-2019, 05:19 PM
#72
Race Director
Take all of the drama with a grain of salt.
Was your PPI great/extensive? Nope.
Did I even bother with a PPI when I bought my 996? Nope. I knew enough to do what $200 would have bought, and I know the seller would not have submitted to an invasive PPI. So I spent my money and took my chances.
Thankfully, nothing serious showed up at my "post-purchase inspection" at Black Forest.
You do as much as you can to make you comfortable with the decision. If there's one "known" with 996 ownership, it's that you have NO idea what the car might do tomorrow - so you have to enjoy the car as it exists today.
Was your PPI great/extensive? Nope.
Did I even bother with a PPI when I bought my 996? Nope. I knew enough to do what $200 would have bought, and I know the seller would not have submitted to an invasive PPI. So I spent my money and took my chances.
Thankfully, nothing serious showed up at my "post-purchase inspection" at Black Forest.
You do as much as you can to make you comfortable with the decision. If there's one "known" with 996 ownership, it's that you have NO idea what the car might do tomorrow - so you have to enjoy the car as it exists today.
05-31-2019, 05:24 PM
#73
