PPI results.

I’m looking at a 1988 TR. Current agreed price is $119k. I had a PPI done and just received the results. Do you see anything you would consider a deal breaker?


Car Evaluation Information

Year: 1988 _____________ Make: Ferrari___________ Model: Testarossa_______ Body: Coupe ___________ Mileage: 40,130_________________________ VIN: ZFFSG17A5J0078124 ______________________________ Body Paint Colors: Rosso Corsa _________________ Paint Condition: Overall good, some scratches and chips _

Paint meter reading: See pictures for all readings, in brief it looks like some paint work has been done on the fenders front and rear but hard to tell how much, remaining paint is original and very thin at places___________

Roof Material: Steel______________________ Roof Condition: Excellent ______________________________ Chrome: N/A ___________________________ Other Trim: N/A______________________________________

Body Corrosion / Damage:

L/F Quarter: No damage or corrosion ______________L/R Quarter: No damage or corrosion _______________ R/F Quarter: No damage or corrosion_______________R/R Quarter: No damage or corrosion _______________ L/F Wheel Arch: No damage or corrosion____________L/R Wheel Arch: No damage or corrosion ____________ R/F Wheel Arch: No damage or corrosion ___________R/R Wheel Arch: No damage or corrosion ____________ Left Rocker Panel: Dent, scrape and deformation _____Right Rocker Panel: Small dent near middle___________ Rear End and Deck: No damage or corrosion_______________________________________________________ L/F Door: Paint defect at body line and side strakes____L/R Door: ______________________________________ R/F Door: Small dent on body line _________________R/R Door:______________________________________ Front Bumper: Small paint chips, lower spoiler damage, slight chips and cracks

Rear Bumper: No damage/corrosion _______________

Structural Corrosion / Damage:

Chassis: No rust, no corrosion, no signs of prior damage or painting ____________________________________ Under Hood: No damage, good condition ___________Trunk: No damage, good condition _________________ Body Mounts: Good condition, no cracking or damage visible

Floors: No damage or repairs _____________________

Other: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Mechanical:

Compression Readings: N/A not performed – relative compression consistent ____________________________ Engine starting cold: Normal _____________________Starting hot: Normal ____________________________ Idle cold: 1600 RPM_____________________________Idle warm: 1200 RPM____________________________ Clutch: Feels strong, proper play, no slipping ______________________________________________________ Noises: None present _________________________________________________________________________ Oil level: Full, good _____________________________Oil appearance: Good condition____________________ Leaks: Minor leak at valve cover oil drain back pipes ________________________________________________ Radiator: Good condition, no damage, no leaks ____________________________________________________ Coolant level: Full, good _________________________Coolant appearance: Good ________________________ Hose / Belt condition: All hoses and belts visually look good and are not soft, no leaks present_______________ P/S – P/B – A/C if so equipped: Belts visual show no signs or cracking or drying ___________________________ Exhaust Manifold / System: No leaks, no cracks visible, no damage _____________________________________ Transmission Type: 5 speed gated __________ Fluid level: Full ___________ Fluid condition: Good, clean ____ Leaks: Small leak at shift shaft seal, no leaks at pan________________

Shifting light acceleration: normal, smooth _________ Shifting hard acceleration: normal, smooth ___________ Brake Type: Brembo disc, not factory _____ Fluid level: In range ________ Fluid condition: Dirty ___________ L/F mm remain: 10 ______ L/R mm remain: 11 ______ R/F mm remain: 11 ______R/R mm remain: 11 ______ Disk wear: minimum specification is 32mm, all at 31.70mm

Master Cylinder: No leaks, good pressure ____________ Lines: SS braided, no leaks, no visible damage________ Other: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Pedal feel: Peddle is a little soft at the top_________ Pedal effort required: Normal for car, good grip ________ Rear suspension: Bushings dry/cracking but tight currently Rear shocks: No leaks, good action, normal wear

Front suspension: Same as rear_______________ Front shocks: Same as rear

Steering rack: tight bushings, no leaks, no play at all _________________________________________________

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Steering control arms etc.: Arms are tight, no damage _______________________________________________ Play in steering: Zero play, very tight steering ______________________________________________________ Rear differential: No noise or leaks, no damage ______Rear axle shafts: tight, no slop, boots good, no noises __ ECU scan results: N/A _________________________________________________________________________ Electrical:

Fuse box: no hot spots, no visible damage ___________Ignition: Good ignition, plugs have normal wear_______ Wiring: All visible wiring and connections looks in good on condition____________________________________ Battery and cables: Battery looks good, cables good ___ Load test: 800+ CCA in two tests - good ____________ Exterior lights: All operational, no lenses cracked, front side marker and tail lamps have surface crazing _______ Charging system: charging at 14V@ idle, no deviations _______________________________________________ Other electrical: trunk and engine bay lights not operational __________________________________________

Heating, vents, and air conditioning:

Heater type: Coolant over heater core _____________Function notes: Cannot change mode _______________ Vents: Vents operational and move, R/S slight crack ___Function notes: Cannot change mode _______________ A/C type: 134 Freon converted ___________________Function notes: Cold at vents _____________________

Interior:

Front seat structure: No damage, driver tilt function hard to operate

Front seat upholstery: Leather, good condition, a little dry ____________________________________________ Rear seat structure: N/A _________________________ Rear seat upholstery: N/A ________________________ Headliner material: Leather ______________________ Headliner condition: Slight sagging_________________ Dash covering: Leather, a little dry _________________Rear / shelf / trunk: Normal wear, good condition _____ Front carpet: Driver side marginal, passenger side is good, OEM mats Rear carpets: N/A ___________________

Door trim:

L/F: Leather, normal wear_ R/F: Leather, normal wear

Other trim: ash tray is missing, seatbelt track cover trim not secure at rear on both side ____________________

Windows:

L/F: Operational, normal __ R/F: Operational, normal__

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Tire condition:

L/F: (1417) 8mm tread, slight leak L/R: (3820) 7mm tread R/F: (4219) 8mm tread

R/R: (3820) 7mm tread

Other:

Trunk: Good condition___________________________Tools: Kit present _______________________________ Gauges: All working and lit and appear reasonable accurate___________________________________________ Speedometer: Good _____ AM / Volt: _____________ Oil pressure: Good _______ Fuel: Good _____________ Tachometer: Good_______ Clock: Good ____________ Coolant: Good __________Oil temp: Good __________ Radio: Faulty, screen turns on momentarily, goes blank and non-responsive (aftermarket)

Driving Notes:

Test drive conditions: Dry 65 degrees ______________Drivers: Kyle ___________________________________ Length of drive: 10 miles ______________________________________________________________________ Steering: Positive, responsive _____________________Ride quality: Firm on both shock settings_____________ Braking: Soft braking at top of travel causes initial brake to be abrupt ___________________________________ Engine performance: Normal, strong, smooth ______________________________________________________ Other driving notes: Overall car drives very nice ____________________________________________________

Additional notes in no specific orders:

• Transmission reverse lookout does not work correctly

• Left windshield wiper washer nozzle does not spray

• Overhead buttons for rear defrost and fog laps not operating

• Head lamp stalk not operating properly

• Door seal rubbers have cuts and damage

• Wheel center caps cracked and faded

• Rim are not original to a Testarossa

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Overall, the car is a solid car it just needs some proper attention to detail to bring it back up to a very nice. Paint will have only a few polishings in areas before it burns through. See paint readings.

 

He said they did a type of compression test. I will ask about the gas analysis. He’s supposed to call me shortly and I’ll bring this up. The car is is still at the shop until tomorrow.

 

I believe the glovebox is fine. I spoke with the dealer and they have agreed to fix these issues noted before delivery. I am actually changing out the tires because I don’t like the current ones on the car.

 

Do you think I should consider a second PPI? The shop came highly recommended from a valued forum member/parts supplier.

 

I spoke to the shop earlier. He said they did a relative compression test and it was good. I don’t know if that’s sufficient, I might ask him to do a regular compression test since he still has the car.

 

Supposedly Ferrari is their primary focus, but I may consider a second opinion PPI.

 

I would’ve been more surprised if it had come back totally perfect. I definitely think the recommendation of a compression test is great advice so I am going to insist on that. I am pretty confident I can handle most problems myself (I do intend to do most maintenance).

My only real fear would be catastrophic engine failure. I can only imagine how much that would cost… Luckily, I get the impression these engines are pretty reliable.