PPI on a new to me 550

porscheguy · 10-11-2011, 08:56 AM

Hey guys - I may have found the right 550 in San Fran. Here is the car:

Ferrari : 550 | eBay

I have a deposit on it pending a PPI and I'm looking for a shop in San Fran? Its at the Ferrari dealer there but the only PPI item they will do is a compression test (which is happening today). Does anyone know a local shop in the area which would do a more detailed inspection?

The car has been serviced by the dealer for the last 10 years. Its a 2-owner car and seems to be very well maintained. I am getting a copy of all the service records and I plan to fly out on Monday to see it in person. I have been lurking around for over a year looking for a 550 so I have a good list of what items to check. If anyone has any pointers outside the obvious (575 mounts, sticky parts etc) please let me know.

I'm excited!

wetpet · 10-11-2011, 09:25 AM

congrats soon to be "ferrariguy". def recommend a good ppi. andrew, the site owner lives in san fran and should be able to help you out. money spent now is a very good investment. i wouldn't even have the seller do the leakdown myself.

Killer58 · 10-11-2011, 11:26 AM

Greg, "Gcalo" on this forum, should have a recommendation for you as well.

Boxer · 10-11-2011, 12:37 PM

I would definitely PM Andrew and ask for a reco.

10-11-2011, 08:56 AM	#1
porscheguy Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 9	PPI on a new to me 550 Hey guys - I may have found the right 550 in San Fran. Here is the car: Ferrari : 550 \| eBay I have a deposit on it pending a PPI and I'm looking for a shop in San Fran? Its at the Ferrari dealer there but the only PPI item they will do is a compression test (which is happening today). Does anyone know a local shop in the area which would do a more detailed inspection? The car has been serviced by the dealer for the last 10 years. Its a 2-owner car and seems to be very well maintained. I am getting a copy of all the service records and I plan to fly out on Monday to see it in person. I have been lurking around for over a year looking for a 550 so I have a good list of what items to check. If anyone has any pointers outside the obvious (575 mounts, sticky parts etc) please let me know. I'm excited!

10-11-2011, 09:25 AM	#2
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,600 Name: Ed	congrats soon to be "ferrariguy". def recommend a good ppi. andrew, the site owner lives in san fran and should be able to help you out. money spent now is a very good investment. i wouldn't even have the seller do the leakdown myself. Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

10-11-2011, 12:37 PM	#4
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,792	I would definitely PM Andrew and ask for a reco. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

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10-11-2011, 11:26 AM	#3
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	Greg, "Gcalo" on this forum, should have a recommendation for you as well.