More questions to help me shop for my 996:
What should be included in a PPI? Is a compression check overdoing it for a car under 100K miles? The Porsche indie (recommended) charges for 1 hour labor..is that adequate?

How common are IS and RMS failures and what’s the typical mileage they occur at?

How common is the 996 engine failure nightmare I saw several threads thread on? (This could be a real deal breaker.)

Will Carfax list an engine replacement?

Are RMS/IS problems limited to 6-sp trans?

How well do Porsche emissions electronics (MAF, oxy sensors) hold up?

Are there any common 996 problems or aggravations I need to watch out for?

 

1 hour may not be enough. A proper PPI checks the car pretty well: interio and exterior, swtiches, ****, paint; as well as relevant systems: engine, transmissions, cooling, suspension, fuel, etc. Also included are wheels, tires, brakes, and a test drive. A compression check is also a good idea, which probably costs extra.

-td