Porsche PPI
Porsche Pre-Purchase Inspection
A Porsche can look perfect and still hide a five figure repair. We go to the car anywhere in the lower 48 and check it the way a Porsche needs to be checked.
From a Real Job
A 2017 Cayenne S on Our List
The photos on this page are from a 2017 Porsche Cayenne S we inspected. Engine bay, gauges at key on, cargo area and hatch. It is the same visit you get on any Porsche, from a Macan to a 911 Turbo.
What a Porsche PPI Covers
- Records matched to the miles, including oil, brake fluid, spark plugs and the gearbox service for that model.
- A full scan of every module, with stored and cleared faults written down.
- Paint and panel readings around the whole car, plus the nose and front bumper where rock chips and repaints show up.
- Leaks under the car and in the engine bay, cold start behavior and a road test through the gears.
- Tire date codes, brake pad and rotor wear, and suspension parts that wear on heavy cars.
- Every screen, seat motor, roof, spoiler and convertible top worked through.
Known Weak Points We Look Harder At
Each generation has its own list. These are the ones buyers ask about most.
- 996 and early 997 911, 986 and 987 Boxster and Cayman. The intermediate shaft bearing and bore scoring on the M96 and M97 engines. Records of a bearing upgrade matter a lot here.
- First generation Cayenne V8. Plastic coolant pipes in the engine valley that crack with age, and the coolant smell or loss that comes with it.
- Cayenne and Panamera with air suspension. Ride height that sags overnight, a compressor that runs too long and struts that leak.
- Any modern Porsche. The over-rev log in the engine computer, which shows whether a missed shift ever sent the engine past redline.
Questions
How much is a Porsche pre-purchase inspection?
It depends on the model and where it sits. A Macan and a GT3 are different jobs. Send the car and you get a firm price before anything is booked.
Can you read the over-rev report?
The engine computer on most modern Porsches logs over-rev events by range. Reading it takes Porsche dealer level software. We tell you how to get it pulled and what the ranges mean, and we flag any car where the seller will not allow it.
Do you inspect older air cooled and 996 era cars?
Yes. Older cars get the same visit with more time on leaks, rust, records and the known engine weak points for that generation.
Book It Before You Pay
Send the year, model and where it sits. You get a firm price first and pay nothing until you say yes. Or call or text 951-267-8500.