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  1. johng

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    #1 johng, Nov 1, 2004
    hi everybody

    i've never done a PPI before, and since my search for my first ferrari is heating up, i would like to understand at what point the PPI is done. is it after aggreeing to buy the car and making the purchase contingent on a successful PPI?

    what happens if major issues are discovered during the PPI, can i walk away? who pays for repairs discovered during a PPI? i assume the buyer pays for the PPI?

    sorry for such basic questions--a quick search on the site did not reveal any answers.

    thanks
    john
     
  2. Oengus

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    #2 Oengus, Nov 1, 2004
    John,

    PPI's are usually the expense of the purchaser. It is something that you request be performed before the purchase. As far as the potentential repairs go, they are negotiable upon the sale price. YES you can walk away at anytime, you are the buyer.

    A thorough PPI will include MOST IMPORTANTLY a leakdown and compression test, as well as your baics inspection....including, paint, tires, brakes, electrical functions, possible previous damage etc etc etc.

    If you provide your location Im sure other members will chime in with recommendations on good PPI shops.

    Good luck with the search.
     
  3. Ken

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    #4 Tinbender, Nov 1, 2004
    One often overlooked item (don't ask me how I know) is the removal of the cam covers for a close inspection for cam wear and on the early V-12s wear to the adjuster screws and the collapse of the end of the valve stems where the adjuster screws contact. This will add some to the price of the PPI but is a drop in the bucket compared to the cost to replace the valves.
     
  5. johng

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    #5 johng, Nov 1, 2004
    thanks for the good info guys, i am considering a carb 308 GTB. i live in northern VA, but the car is in the atlanta area (the advantage, of course, is that i get to drive it back!). any good PPI recommendations there?

    john
     
  6. Oengus

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    #6 Oengus, Nov 1, 2004
    John,

    contact my brother-in-law legquarter@comcast .net
    he has Ferraris and lives in Atlanta. Tell him Chas sent you.
     
  7. Mike C

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    #7 Mike C, Nov 1, 2004
    If it's been regularly serviced at Ferrari of Atlanta, call the service manager Chris there and ask him about the car. They'd also be a good source for the PPI, or if you want it done by an independent shop, consider using Flashback Motors there at ph: 770.781.8989
     
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    #8 johng, Nov 1, 2004
    Chas,

    thanks, i will send him an email tonight or tomorrow.

    john
     
  9. Oengus

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    #9 Oengus, Nov 1, 2004
    John,

    he is in Canada for a few days, but will surely get back to you.
     

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