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Arranging for PPI and Power Warranty inspection

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Gordon G, Nov 13, 2021.

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  1. Gordon G

    Gordon G Rookie

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    Gordon Geissler
    #1 Gordon G, Nov 13, 2021
    When searching for a car I'm curious how a buyer can arrange with a seller (non-Ferrari dealer) for all the inspections. "Hey, you don't know me but I want to take your car and ship it hundreds of miles away to a dealership for several days to get an inspection....and oh... I still might not buy it after".

    Has anyone actually been able to arrange a purchase from a non Ferrari dealership with those inspections occurring?
     
  2. PMiranda

    PMiranda Formula Junior

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    #2 PMiranda, Nov 13, 2021
    Every car I’ve looked at was a reasonable distance to a dealer so I could ask the seller to take it. If not, I think it’s reasonable to send a refundable deposit, or involve a third party broker
     
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  3. Il Tifoso

    Il Tifoso Formula 3
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    #3 Il Tifoso, Nov 13, 2021
    I think most sellers would accommodate (maybe even encourage) a PPI. There’s all kinds of comfort levels, but I would never buy a car without a proper independent PPI (in fact, I'm purchasing a CPO Speciale from a Ferrari dealer and still did an independent PPI, which is probably overkill, but cheap insurance since I haven’t seen the car in person).

    I think the issue with your statement is “shipping it hundreds of miles away for several days”. As a seller, I would never agree to this. Hopefully there are some local independent shops that know the vehicles? Otherwise, there are folks out there that will travel to the car and perform a PPI on your behalf.

    What car are you looking at?

    Best of luck!

    Ruben
     
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  4. FerrariCognoscenti

    FerrariCognoscenti Formula 3

    Jan 19, 2021
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    #4 FerrariCognoscenti, Nov 14, 2021
    It is likely more cost effective to pay a Ferrari independent mechanic to travel to the car.

    In the Ferrari world, boutique services like this exist. Call your nearest independent Ferrari shop and ask.


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