Hal

Two questions really. I am looking at a doing a long distance transaction and buying a 986 Boxster in Minneapolis. Can someone suggest a shop or 2 for a PPI?

Also, the car had some recent work done on it by German Autoworks. Can someone comment on these folks reputation?

Many thanks for any and all help.

Mr. Adair

Where is the car? I live in Mpls and could help if you need? Have you seen the car?

Imola Motorsports and German Autoworks are "generic" import shops. They would do an ok job IMO. Why don't you have Porsche of Mpls do the PPI? I have them work on my GT3 and know the mechanics there. Let me know if you want my help at all..

You could PM me if you like as well...

Mj

Hal

Thanks for the offer MJ. I may, or may not, get a deal done with the seller. But if I reach a point where "eye's on the car" become part of the conversation, I'll let you know.

inspectX

@Hal: We can connect you to a Porsche Gold Meister tech in Minneapolis who would travel out to the car for a full PPI. Let me know if we can help. Thanks!

Carjunky1

Auto Edge is a reputable shop on the east side of Minneapolis-St. Paul to perform a PPI. Porsche of St. Paul could also do the PPI.

lungboy

Same question.. looking for PPI (car is actually at Porsche Minneapolis so looking for an independent)

Anyone use http://www.imolamotorsports.com/?

http://germanautoworks.com/ is an option

Auto Edge is too far away

spark1

I had a very good experience with Porsche of St. Paul...They saved me a lot of money!

Hal

Thoughts 1 year later....

About this time last year, I bought a Boxster S from a private seller in Minneapolis. The PPI was done by Porsche Minneapolis. I was less than impressed. They completely misdiagnosed a couple of minor issues and then botched mounting and balancing a new set of tires.

From the records on the car, German Autoworks had done most of the maintenance. It was all really good, including a new IMS and cluch.

So from direct but limited experience in Minneapolis, go with German Autoworks.