Hey guys im looking to do a PPI as this car will be my first used car im about to buy so i'm new at this. What should i ask for when doing a PPI? Im **** with my cars so i'd like everything to be checked out. Should i get the PPI done at a dealership or an indy shop? thanks guys

btw the car is in Miami so any recommended guys/shops to do the PPI

 

What's up bro? I think I've seen you on m3forum right? (AW m3?) Anyway, there's lot of threads about this but the short answer is the dealership's PPI is a standard two hour procedure. They plug up the car to the computer to get any codes and read any errors and they look also perform an exterior check (tires, brake pads, any visible paint work, etc).

I personally believe that to get an honest, objective opinion on the status of the car, you should either take it to a indy or a dealer that has neither sold or serviced the car.

Edwin

 

Correct, a Porsche PPI is a checklist at the dealer that they follow. If the car is more modded, perhaps getting compression/leak-down done also.

 

I also agree. I've asked the dealers that I've had ppi's done before and they said "you don't need a compression test b/c if there was a leak, the computer would throw a code". Not sure if that's true but sounds reasonable?

Edwin