Certified Porsche & PPI

[Dntlvet]

I have my eyes on a couple of used 2010 PDK 911 turbos That are for sale.

General consensus has been to have a PPI on used cars.

Is PPI necessary on a certified car?? Purchasing from another state and wonder how to make a good decision provided I have driven the car previously.

A DME would be great if I knew what it means (interpretation).

Advise requested (Philip, Loren,others)

Thanks

[zenmaster]

A certified Porsche should come with warranty I believe. How many miles on it ?

[JFP in PA]

I would say yes, and not just because we do PPI's. When spending an amount that one of these is going to set you back, you want to know as much as possible about the car, even if it carries a CPO. Percentage wise, it is a small investment in peace of mind. If nothing else, an independant PPI may provide "tie breaker" facts between two similar cars, such as a DME read out of how many times the car has been to the rev limiter. PPI's have also proven to be handy negotiation tools when it comes to price...... If there is nothing to hide, no dealer should be hesitant about a PPI.

[Loren]

CPO is preferred and PPI too (IMHO).

Buying a car that new you don't want someone else's problems. I am always concerned when a 1 year old car is for sale - there may be a good explanation but it does not hurt to double check... especially for the kind of money you are investing. That's my two cents.