How much can I trust a dealerships inspection of a used car they sell? 

"TheOnelectronic" (theoneelectronic) 06/21/2015 at 15:42 • Filed to: None

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I’m looking at a 996tt being sold at a Porsche dealership up in Colorado. This is the kind of car you really want an extensive inspection of beforehand, and the dealership would otherwise be a good candidate for doing it.

The obvious concern is if they’ll be honest about the car. I’m skeptical but maybe that’s unfounded.

Any thoughts? Are there other sorts of places I should look for for a PPI?

Slant6 > TheOnelectronic 06/21/2015 at 15:46

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Try an indy.

JGrabowMSt > TheOnelectronic 06/21/2015 at 15:48

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Cant trust a thing. They do bare minimum to pass state inspection, and often just barely at that. If you can get an indy to tag along and look, do so.

jkm7680 > TheOnelectronic 06/21/2015 at 15:55

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It’s worth a shot!

FlimFlamMan > TheOnelectronic 06/21/2015 at 16:23

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Take it to an independent source for inspection. Even if it cost a $100, it is likely to be money well spent.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > TheOnelectronic 06/21/2015 at 17:49

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My car was looked over extensively and given the annual safety inspection by the dealer. Haven’t had a single issue yet. Although my car is just a cheap little hatchback.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > TheOnelectronic 06/21/2015 at 20:17

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It never hurts to get a second opinion. Also, make sure to ask for the dealer tech’s actual inspection sheet and original repair order, that will show you exactly what the tech found regardless of what sales is telling you.

JasonStern911 > FlimFlamMan 06/21/2015 at 21:20

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if he’s getting a PPI that includes a leakdown test, expect it to be closer to $700 than $100. still a lot cheaper than replacing a motor.

TheOnelectronic > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 06/21/2015 at 21:58

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Thanks, noted!