Know Before You Buy
Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI)
Buying a Porsche or exotic car is a significant investment. Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspections give you the knowledge to buy with confidence—or walk away from a problem car.
Gold Meister Certified · PIWIS Diagnostics · Borescope Inspection
What's Included in Our PPI
Our comprehensive inspection takes 2-4 hours and covers every aspect of the vehicle.
- Complete exterior and interior condition assessment
- Paint depth measurement and panel inspection
- Borescope cylinder inspection (when applicable)
- PIWIS factory diagnostic scan with full fault history
- Compression and leak-down test (when requested)
- Suspension and chassis inspection
- Brake measurement and wear assessment
- Fluid analysis and leak detection
- Test drive evaluation
- Detailed photo documentation (100+ photos)
- Written report with findings and recommendations
- Follow-up consultation to discuss findings
Why You Need a PPI
Avoid Costly Surprises
A $500 PPI can save you $50,000 in unexpected repairs. We've found hidden damage, pending engine failures, and undisclosed accidents that would have cost buyers dearly.
Negotiate with Confidence
Our detailed report gives you leverage to negotiate a fair price based on the car's actual condition, not the seller's claims.
Know What You're Buying
Even if everything checks out, you'll have peace of mind and a baseline for future maintenance planning.
Expert Eyes
Our Gold Meister technicians know exactly what to look for in each model—the common failures, the signs of abuse, and the red flags that indicate trouble.
On-Site Pre-Purchase Inspections
Found your dream car but it's not in Connecticut? Jimmy Repasi offers on-site pre-purchase inspections nationwide. We'll fly to the car's location and perform a comprehensive inspection on-site, giving you expert evaluation before you commit to shipping.
What's Included
- Flight to vehicle location
- Comprehensive hands-on inspection
- Portable diagnostic equipment
- Detailed photo and video documentation
- Same-day verbal report
- Written report within 24 hours
Ideal For
- Carrera GT purchases anywhere in the US
- High-value Porsche acquisitions
- Auction purchases requiring quick decisions
- Out-of-state private sales
- Cars where local expertise isn't available
Issues We Commonly Find
These are real problems we've discovered during pre-purchase inspections—any of which could have cost the buyer thousands.
- IMS bearing failures waiting to happen (996/997/986/987)
- Bore scoring on water-cooled flat-sixes
- Previous accident damage and poor repairs
- Odometer tampering evidence
- Deferred maintenance creating future problems
- PCCB rotor damage from improper pad installation
- Coolant system failures in early stages
- PDK/transmission issues not apparent during casual test drives
PPI Pricing
Standard PPI
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911, Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne, Macan
GT Car PPI
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GT3, GT4, GT2, Carrera GT, 918
On-Site PPI
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Travel + inspection fee
Additional tests (compression, leak-down) available. Contact us for a specific quote.
Ready to Schedule Your PPI?
Don't buy blind. Contact us to schedule a pre-purchase inspection and make an informed decision on your next Porsche or exotic car.