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PPI Recommendations for 458 in DC/Annapolis/Baltimore

Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic Region - USA (PA, DE, MD, DC, VA)' started by jc1, May 28, 2021.

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  1. jc1

    jc1 Formula Junior

    Feb 9, 2021
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    Joey (2012 458 Spider)
    #1 jc1, May 28, 2021
    Hi all,

    I am looking for an experienced Ferrari tech or shop that could perform a PPI on a 458 that I'm looking to buy in the Annapolis area.

    I searched through some old threads but wanted to get a recent opinion.

    Thank you!
     
  2. Cobraownr

    Cobraownr Formula Junior
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    #2 Cobraownr, May 28, 2021
    Try:

    1. Loudon County Exotics in Sterling, VA. Greg Miller used to work at Ferrari of Washington. 703-665-2490. www.locoexotics.com
    2. Rosso Service in Forest Hill, MD (near Baltimore). 410-638-2886. www.rossoservice.com.
    3. Competizione & Sports Cars in Gaithersburg, MD. 301-977-9484. http://www.competizionecars.com/. Richard and Fernando are very experienced Ferrari techs. However, I am not sure they do PPIs any more. There is always the potential of a hassle if the owner of a car doesn't like and disputes the PPI findings.
     
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  3. FerrariCognoscenti

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    #3 FerrariCognoscenti, May 29, 2021
    Competizione is the only place to go.


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  4. FerrariCognoscenti

    FerrariCognoscenti Formula 3

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    #4 FerrariCognoscenti, May 29, 2021
    Or Just pay $550 and get a PPI from the Ferrari dealer.


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  5. Widebody_Don

    Widebody_Don Karting

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    #5 Widebody_Don, May 31, 2021
    I had many problems trying to get a ppi done wile trying to buy a 458. Dealers all over the country won't let you take it off the lot for a ppi, also my local shops (ferrari of wash and competizione) don't do ppis. Also I had shops not wanting to get on another dealer's bad side for failing a car after ppi.

    Something is off here...and it is starting to stink.

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  6. 285ferrari

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    #6 285ferrari, Jun 6, 2021
    Call Loco Exotics!! Greg is top notch
     
  7. gt1995

    gt1995 Formula Junior

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    #7 gt1995, Jun 6, 2021
    Unfortunately, they won’t do PPIs anymore for anyone other than existing customers. They also told me this week that they are backed up about 4 to 6 weeks on new jobs.
     
  8. FerrariCognoscenti

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    #8 FerrariCognoscenti, Jun 7, 2021
    Take it to the Ferrari dealer and tell them you want a warranty inspection to see if the car qualifies for the extended power train warranty and NOT a PPI. The warranty inspection is much more detailed than any PPI and double the price.

    I wouldn’t goto Loco, Rosso, or the others, they just don’t have the experience and I would have no confidence in their ability to identify 458 specific issues. They see a 458, at best, a few times a year. Take it to the dealer if you can’t goto Competizioni.


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  9. jc1

    jc1 Formula Junior

    Feb 9, 2021
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    #9 jc1, Jun 7, 2021
    ^ This is exactly what I did. The car failed the warranty inspection.
     
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  10. Gh21631

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    #10 Gh21631, Jun 8, 2021
    Why did it fail?
     
  11. jc1

    jc1 Formula Junior

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    #11 jc1, Jun 8, 2021
    Gearbox leak
     
  12. Gh21631

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    #12 Gh21631, Jun 8, 2021
    3rd time I've heard this recently. I guess the fix was too costly to repair and warranty.
     

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