laz74

Here is a PPI checklist I put together for my recent 996 purchase.

Some issues you find may be dealbreakers, but others can be used as leverage to bring the sale price down. Depending on the condition, you may also want to opt for an engine compression/leakdown test.


PPI Checklist
Year / Make / Model:
Price:
Color (ext/int):
Mileage:
# owners:
VIN:

Seller:
Address:
Phone:


PRE DRIVE
Exterior - paint cond, nicks/scratches, cracks (F/R bumpers, rocker panels)
Interior - scratches, worn down seats/dash, missing pieces
Electronics - climate control, radio, CD player, buttons, instruments
Fuse Box - intact and untouched
Battery - electrolyte level / corrosion
Fluids - brake, coolant, power steering
Pads (2.5mm or less remaining = replace)
Rotors - scoring, bluish, check for lip (worn 1mm or more = replace)
Tires - tread remaining, even wear L/R, F/R
Engine - dirty or signs of leakage around A/C, alternator, water pump, oil pan/filter
Oil - signs of coolant
Belt Wear - cracks or nicks
Motor Mounts
Oil leaks - heads, block, tranny, signs of RMS leakage or IMS failure
Rust - engine block/heads, suspension, subframe
Under Panels -scraped or missing
Suspension Bushings - cracked or worn down
CV Joints - cracked or torn
Exhaust - rusty or loose
Radiators - leaks or damage to grills
Docs - owners manual, 2 keys, 1 spare key, radio code

TEST DRIVE
Engine Smoking?
Idle - smooth @ 800rpm, stumbles when A/C switched on?
Noises - belt, water pump, A/C, power steering
Gears / Clutch - smooth shifting thru all fwd gears and reverse?
Alignment - stays centered?
Acceleration - Stumbles? Progressive up to redline?
Braking - Vibrations? Firm pedal?
Steering - excessive play? L to R transition quick and stiff?
Post Drive - strange noises or issues restarting?