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  1. pshep138

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    #1 pshep138, Dec 4, 2014
    I'M ON FERRARICHAT ASKING ABOUT LAMBORGHINIS OMG.

    Looking at an '04 Gallardo for a buyer. 19.1k miles, seems to be a fairly well-sorted car on the face of things. I need to have a PPI done. The owner says he lives in Riverside, ZIP 92507. I asked if he knew of any shops close to him, and he said the nearest dealer is about 42 miles away, Lamborghini Newport Beach.

    I have no issues going to an independent shop for the PPI, as long as they're as knowledgeable and thorough as the dealer would be. Initially I thought it would be awesome to take it to Franco's European, because Jay Leno speaks so highly of them, and online reviews seem incredibly favorable for them; however, it's about a 75 mile drive from the insured's house one way, so I don't think that's going to be feasible.

    Please, SoCal Fchat members, bless me with your vast knowledge.
     
  2. Zcobra1

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    #2 Zcobra1, Dec 4, 2014
    Raging Bull in Costa Mesa is the independent that is closest.
    I remember hearing that a 360 buyer had a PPI done at Mercedes Specialty
    In Riverside, and was happy, but I would guess no special diagnostics....

    Lastly there is a restoration shop here in Riverside, I think "Timo" runs it,
    he may be able to check it out, if seller insists on local only. Check
    posts in So. cal. section.
     
  3. pshep138

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    #3 pshep138, Dec 4, 2014
    Thanks for the info, Bert.

    The seller isn't specifically insisting on local, it's more my personal preference to keep driving/mileage to a minimum while negotiations are taking place.

    I have heard of Raging Bull, I will check them out.
     
  4. TTR

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    #4 TTR, Dec 4, 2014
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    Even though we haven't met yet, Bert, I appreciate your vote of confidence, but I try not to get too involved with PPI's involving "later" model vehicles (built after mid-to-late '70's), especially any requiring computerized diagnostic equipment (which I don't have nor want :) ).
    I've done plenty of mechanical and visual inspections on "late" model cars for friends and existing (restoration) clients, but most probably think I tend to find too many things wrong with the prospect vehicle(s) and inadvertently deflate their initial enthusiasm and kill the excitement. ;)

    For any and all Lamborghini related inspections or services, I myself would recommend Gary Bobileff (in San Diego). Probably worth the added back-and-forth transportation costs.

    P.S. Bert, the shop visit invite is still valid, if interested.
     
  5. pshep138

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    #5 pshep138, Dec 4, 2014
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    Just to transport the car from the seller's residence to Lamborghini Newport Beach is nearly $600 one way. I guess I'm not really trying to spend $1,500+ in transportation costs (if taken to San Diego) just to get a PPI done, then having to get the car back to NE on top of that. If the seller will drive it to the dealer and leave it, I will be happy.

    Called Lambo Newport Beach, they can do the PPI and will hold the car afterwards for a couple of days until we can get there to pick it up. The PPI is also considerably cheaper from them than I thought, it barely costs more than indie shops I've used. Probably going to end up going that route.
     
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    #6 darth550, Dec 4, 2014
    Wayne Skiles?
     
  7. netman

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    #7 netman, Dec 6, 2014
    RMT motorsports in Yorba Linda.
     

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