PPI on LI / Ferrari of LI plainview | FerrariChat
Buy

PPI on LI / Ferrari of LI plainview

Discussion in 'New York Tri-State' started by Designstar, Jan 17, 2011.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. Designstar

    Designstar Karting

    Oct 30, 2010
    112
    Carlsbad, CA
    Full Name:
    Micheal
    #1 Designstar, Jan 17, 2011
    Can anyone recommend someone for a PPI for a 328 on Long Island? Does anyone have any positive /negative comments on Ferrari of Long Island in Plainview regarding purchase experience, vehcile service, customer service, etc? Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Tax Dr

    Tax Dr Formula Junior

    Jul 21, 2008
    425
    #2 Tax Dr, Jan 17, 2011
    Over the last 3 years I have purchased 12+ cars from F of LI. I have never had a problem. It is the best dealership I have done business with.
     
  3. vp277

    vp277 Karting

    Mar 1, 2010
    101
    LI, NY
    #3 vp277, Jan 18, 2011
    You might also try to give Bradan a call. They're in Ronconcoma, about 40 minutes east of Plainview.
     
  4. trialman1

    trialman1 Karting

    Oct 18, 2008
    72
    new york
    Full Name:
    steven
    #4 trialman1, Jan 18, 2011
    FOLI is extremly reputable . I bought my 360 and 3 MBs when they owned that dealership. Nice people and they stand by their product. Good luck
     
  5. er72

    er72 Formula Junior
    Silver Subscribed

    Aug 16, 2008
    322
    Roslyn Harbor, NY
    Full Name:
    Eugene
    #5 er72, Jan 18, 2011
    I had a somewhat different experience when shopping for my 360 -- their prices were about 10% higher than competition, so I had to take my business elsewhere. However, everyone was extremely polite and professional, so no complaints from that standpoint.
     
  6. LeoBRK

    LeoBRK Formula Junior

    Sep 26, 2010
    454
    NYC
    Full Name:
    Leonardo
    #6 LeoBRK, Jan 19, 2011
    Bradan I believe no longer does the ppi. I recently purchased a 575m and brought it to Universeral in glen cove, great bunch of guys, especially luigi scala.
     
  7. BRADAN

    BRADAN Two Time F1 World Champ
    BANNED

    Aug 29, 2009
    22,661
    West Babylon, NY
    Full Name:
    BRADAN
    #7 BRADAN, Jan 19, 2011
    Correct. We can look over a car for you free of charge and give our opinion on it but it will not be an official PPI. We are servicing a few 328's right now and can at least point out some common problems for you to look out for.

    There is too much liability in doing a PPI. We are handed cars with PPI reports all the time to service and find things that were missed during the inspection. Some minor, others not. It's difficult for anyone to find everything in 2 hours. Most sellers or dealers will not allow you to start taking there car apart to dig for issues either.
     
  8. 348SStb

    348SStb F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Apr 9, 2004
    2,991
    Palm Beach County, FL or Nassau County, NY
    Full Name:
    Dave
    #8 348SStb, Jan 19, 2011
    Last edited: Jan 19, 2011
    Where are you located? Your name?

    I would not recommend any Ferrari dealer for a PPI. A specialty shop is usually the better way to go for a PPI. That's not a knock on Ferrari dealers but it is well known that PPIs are not part of their regular business.

    I disagree with the notion of "liability" in a PPI.

    Look. A party performing a PPI has the customer sign something that says the results of the PPI are a matter of opinion and that the best way to know a car's condition is to look at it yourself or to have a mechanic with whom you've had a past relationship whom you know and trust look at it for you. The party hiring the PPI should sign and say he releases the party performing the PPI from any liability. Done deal.

    People mistake PPIs for gospel. A PPI is supposed to give someone a general sense of a car's condition. It should always be looked in person (and driven) at by any buyer who wants to leave no stone unturned. If someone is the type of buyer who wants to rely solely on a PPI, then he has to not be surprised if there are some things that become apparent later on. Just as absentee ownership in business has its risks, absentee buying has them as well.
     
  9. UAS

    UAS Formula 3
    BANNED

    Jul 2, 2008
    1,193
    Glen Cove, NY
    #9 UAS, Jan 19, 2011
    We would be happy to help you in your purchase. We perform several PPI inspections per month, and all of our technicians are Ferrari Factory trained. Please give us a call.

    Universal Autosports
    516-801-8201
     
  10. PhilB

    PhilB Formula 3
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Feb 17, 2004
    2,319
    Southern New Jersey Shore
    Full Name:
    Phil
    #10 PhilB, Jan 20, 2011
    Doug Pirrone is well respected in the industry and has an independent shop in Huntington Long Island. His site is here:

    http://www.berlinettamotorcars.com/

    He's always been helpful to me whenever I've called him and is genuinely a really nice guy.

    Good luck,
    Phil
     
  11. Designstar

    Designstar Karting

    Oct 30, 2010
    112
    Carlsbad, CA
    Full Name:
    Micheal
    #11 Designstar, Jan 20, 2011
    Thanks for al the feedback guys.

    To 348SStb....My name is Michael and I am in San Diego. My family is on Long Island so going to see the car will not be a problem. The car in question was taken on a trade and just had a $6k (quoted as the dealers cost) major done on it performed by F of LI.

    I asked my contact at the dealer to fax me the service sheet to have a look at what was done and he balked. I thought that was a bit odd. As a potential purchaser of the vehicle why wouldn't I be interested to see what was just completed on the car? What is the point of keeping it a secret? As the seller, wouldn't that be something you'd want to use to close the sale?

    He did forward the photos I asked for that were missing from the shots posted. They are asking way over what I am being told the car is worth by the brokers I am talking to, but have yet to talk price with them.

    I am going to have my brother stop in and do a walk around on the car to see if it's worth moving forward with having a third party (PPI) look the car over before putting in a bid.

    Thanks again for all the help and suggestions. Hopefully I can move forward.
     
  12. forgeahead

    forgeahead F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Sep 16, 2008
    4,408
    Rocky Mount, NC
    Full Name:
    Ray
    #12 forgeahead, Jan 31, 2011
    I have had good experiences with FoLI sales.
     
  13. Eli355

    Eli355 Formula Junior

    Oct 12, 2010
    678
    Long Island, NY
    Full Name:
    Eli
    #13 Eli355, Feb 13, 2011
    FOLI is first rate. They will tell you the truth and know the product. Eddie is the service manager. He checked out my 355.. They will stand by their work and be there tomorrow.
     
  14. titanium430isback

    titanium430isback Formula Junior

    Oct 12, 2010
    414
    #14 titanium430isback, Feb 14, 2011
    you cant go wrong with either FOLI or Universal
     
  15. Eli355

    Eli355 Formula Junior

    Oct 12, 2010
    678
    Long Island, NY
    Full Name:
    Eli
    #15 Eli355, Feb 14, 2011
    Designstar. I don't get it who won't give you the service records and who is selling the car?
     

Share This Page