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12-08-2015, 09:40 PM
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I just brought home my new to me 2008 C4s manual. PPI was a must for me. It only registered a couple range 2 revs. Nothing in the 3-6 range. Everything passed with flying colors.
It was a pain to find a shop to do the PPI. Some said liability, some said not woth the time as it ties up a rack for a couple hundred bucks, one said "why do it if your not going to be a return customer."
This was in the San Diego area.
It was a pain to find a shop to do the PPI. Some said liability, some said not woth the time as it ties up a rack for a couple hundred bucks, one said "why do it if your not going to be a return customer."
This was in the San Diego area.
12-08-2015, 09:58 PM
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No doubt some shops take this attitude, which is unfortunate... But most don't... Just as an example I bought my car from a private seller based in Long Island, car was in FL -- had it PPI'd by an unaffiliated Porsche dealer in FL before getting it shipped up here. Explained that clearly to the dealer and he had no issue at all -- knew the car was not going to be a service customer there as it was getting shipped up the eastern seabord... Think the PPI cost $300ish.
12-08-2015, 10:35 PM
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I bought an 2011 C2S CPO. I did not get PPI, but did not know better at the time. Would do so now, if I had to do it all over. Knock on wood, cars been super reliable and a lot of fun to drive. Hope it works out for you...T
12-08-2015, 11:38 PM
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You are unlikely to have overrev issues with a PDK, but what I believe you can determine is how often launch control was used, which could be very important.
12-09-2015, 12:49 AM
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12-09-2015, 12:57 AM
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12-09-2015, 01:29 AM
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Sounds like a good deal to me. How long has the dealer had it in inventory? I'm wondering why they're so reasonable in SFO.
12-09-2015, 04:16 PM
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Mandatory reading below whenever the PPI/dealership/CPO discussion comes up:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-poor-car.html
Must be one of the longest threads in RL history but reading the first post only goes a long way.
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-poor-car.html
Must be one of the longest threads in RL history but reading the first post only goes a long way.
12-09-2015, 07:50 PM
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PPI scheduled. Is there anything I should ask in particular in the PPI or is it standard procedure? Another dealer in the area will be performing the PPI.
12-09-2015, 07:55 PM
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At the time of my PPI, I didn't know about running a DME / overrev report. I would definitely ask for that in particular -- it is not usually included in a Porsche dealer "standard" PPI (I'm told... and the dealer I had it done at did not mention it to me...)
12-11-2015, 12:11 PM
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Thanks again for answering my rookie questions.
I am elated to announce I have finalized a deal on the car, transferred the funds, purchased a one-way plane ticket for tomorrow morning to pick up the car! Prior to taking delivery however, I will be driving the car to an unaffiliated Porsche dealer for a PPI.
I look forward to "officially" joining the Porsche community and meeting you all hopefully in person.
Will post photos when I take delivery. It will be difficult falling asleep tonight...
I am elated to announce I have finalized a deal on the car, transferred the funds, purchased a one-way plane ticket for tomorrow morning to pick up the car! Prior to taking delivery however, I will be driving the car to an unaffiliated Porsche dealer for a PPI.
I look forward to "officially" joining the Porsche community and meeting you all hopefully in person.
Will post photos when I take delivery. It will be difficult falling asleep tonight...
12-11-2015, 12:29 PM
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Where is the car located? Take the opportunity to exercise it a little on curvies if you have a chance. Gently until you gain experience.
If you're coming up/down the Coast, let us know. Perhaps, we can provide an escort into SF.
If you're coming up/down the Coast, let us know. Perhaps, we can provide an escort into SF.
12-11-2015, 12:42 PM
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