Porsche Service Record vs PPI
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Racer
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Porsche Service Record vs PPI
I'm evaluating a potential '06 997 Carrera S purchase from a local dependable prestige dealership in the area. The car has a clean history (although lots of owners) and low miles, and it *just* had the full multi-point 40k service done by the local Porsche dealership before being put up for sale (and I was able to look through the full report in person) with all the (minor) things taken care of. Should I still do a PPI, or is that service record enough? The dealership does have a 'no lemon' policy for a limited time after purchase. Should I do a bore-scope?
Instructor
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I'll defer to the IMS-engine experts on whether or not a bore scope and such is worth it. But consider this: in order to classify as a 'lemon' they will generally say they have to have the car in the shop for 30 days or failed to fix a problem 3 times. A regular PPI from a reputable independent shop will run you less than $200.
Service history is an important part of the puzzle, absolutely. But if your time lost with the car in the shop is worth more than $200 - and it is - back it up with a PPI. (And yes, this holds true if it's a $100k Porsche or a $10k Honda.)
Service history is an important part of the puzzle, absolutely. But if your time lost with the car in the shop is worth more than $200 - and it is - back it up with a PPI. (And yes, this holds true if it's a $100k Porsche or a $10k Honda.)
Three Wheelin'
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Regardless of inspections. If buying car have them do the major service, eg 60k or 6 yrs, and get all new tires and new tpms sensors (I assume that yr has sensors). I have .2 and bought cpo. In 2 3/4 yrs had two sensors replaced under warranty and this week 3rd went out. Drives me nuts to have tpms light come on, and the resulting hassle of getting time to replace. Get yourself yrs of no hassle for that. Simple issue but total pia.
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Racer
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40K service just done (41k miles on the car), new tires getting installed right now, along with TPMS. I'll get a PPI as well. It's in great shape and well serviced, but it's had a LOT of owners and I think some light track use (should those worry me?). Want to check for over-revs and possible bore scoring.
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40K service just done (41k miles on the car), new tires getting installed right now, along with TPMS. I'll get a PPI as well. It's in great shape and well serviced, but it's had a LOT of owners and I think some light track use (should those worry me?). Want to check for over-revs and possible bore scoring.
Drifting
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if you say its at a porsche dealer, I wouldnt waste money getting a different inspection. All they can tell you is the condition right now, (nothing about past). The dealer just told you the condition right now.
