Help!! Boxter Pre Inspection..

[kevlee73]

Can any one point me in the direction of a "mobile" pre inspection company that knows what to look for on a 3.2s Boxter 53 plate with 51,000 on the clock. I am happy enough with the test drive and condition is ok! Need a peace of mind check as the ammount of cash i am spending and also havnt done a bad deal!!! (was it too easy!?)

Iv heard there is a company who have a mobile ramp and travel out to the car by bike!! These guys appeal as im a biker myself?

Any help appreciated dont want to buy a dog, and need to get things moving pretty quick!

Thanks

[kevlee73]

kevlee73 said:

Can any one point me in the direction of a "mobile" pre inspection company that knows what to look for on a 3.2s Boxter 53 plate with 51,000 on the clock. I am happy enough with the test drive and condition is ok! Need a peace of mind check as the ammount of cash i am spending and also havnt done a bad deal!!! (was it too easy!?)

Iv heard there is a company who have a mobile ramp and travel out to the car by bike!! These guys appeal as im a biker myself?

Any help appreciated dont want to buy a dog, and need to get things moving pretty quick!

Thanks

The car is in Horsham near Gatwick..

[Wanta996(Gotta)]

RAC come out for inspections - th e better inspection is £320 i think? And before anyone slags it off, OPC's use the RAC for the independant inspection after they have put it through there own 111 point check.

I paid an OPC £250 for an 111 point check.

[thegoose]

Peter Morgan do Porsche-only mobile inspections - sounds exactly what you need. More comprehensive than an OPC tick-box job, although you will still need the OPC check to be passed if you want to buy the OPC warranty.

http://www.petermorgan.org.uk/

He's written many books and is a main contributor to 911 & Porsche world magazine. Cost is about £325 - RAC is £349 but I bet the inspector sees fewer than one Porsche per month, rather than seeing them daily....

[kevlee73]

[quote=Wanta996(Gotta)]RAC come out for inspections - th e better inspection is £320 i think? And before anyone slags it off, OPC's use the RAC for the independant inspection after they have put it through there own 111 point check.

I paid an OPC £250 for an 111 point check.
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Iv heard that RAC and AA have problems with the boxter as they need a ramp and have to take it away..!? (Dont know if you know any different or they put yours on a ramp??)

There seems to be a great place in Crawley called PARR who only charge £160 plus vat but oyu have to take it to them and i cant sort out the times to get it there might ask the seller to take it there..

Ideally want someone to go to him though Might give rac a bell.

[kevlee73]

thegoose said:

Peter Morgan do Porsche-only mobile inspections - sounds exactly what you need. More comprehensive than an OPC tick-box job, although you will still need the OPC check to be passed if you want to buy the OPC warranty.

http://www.petermorgan.org.uk/

He's written many books and is a main contributor to 911 & Porsche world magazine. Cost is about £325 - RAC is £349 but I bet the inspector sees fewer than one Porsche per month, rather than seeing them daily....

Going to check into this!!

[kevlee73]

kevlee73 said:

thegoose said:

Peter Morgan do Porsche-only mobile inspections - sounds exactly what you need. More comprehensive than an OPC tick-box job, although you will still need the OPC check to be passed if you want to buy the OPC warranty.

http://www.petermorgan.org.uk/

He's written many books and is a main contributor to 911 & Porsche world magazine. Cost is about £325 - RAC is £349 but I bet the inspector sees fewer than one Porsche per month, rather than seeing them daily....

Going to check into this!!

Thanks going to keep them in mind.. bit steep though. Done much of the preliminary checks myself (could be a good or bad thing that )!! also basic data check..

Still trying to find these guys on bikes

[nodz17]

my specialist is based close by in dorking and will probably have a look at it for you. his name is adam davey and he's at cayman autos. his number is 01306 885566. he'll be a lot cheaper and better mechanically, in my opinion, than Peter Morgan.

tell adam that richard king put you in touch (that's me!).

he'd be a good bet to do the servicing for you too as he's honest, good value and knows the boxster really well.

[7357]

kevlee73 said:

The car is in Horsham near Gatwick..

PARR Near Gatwick..
Peter Morgan.. (will go to where the car is)

[kevlee73]

7357 said:

kevlee73 said:

The car is in Horsham near Gatwick..

PARR Near Gatwick..
Peter Morgan.. (will go to where the car is)

didnt know this this helps as only £160 + vat

[kevlee73]

Thanks richard iv got two options now.. il see if he has a ramp!! Apparently PARR are a good bet too..

nodz17 said:

my specialist is based close by in dorking and will probably have a look at it for you. his name is adam davey and he's at cayman autos. his number is 01306 885566. he'll be a lot cheaper and better mechanically, in my opinion, than Peter Morgan.

tell adam that richard king put you in touch (that's me!).

he'd be a good bet to do the servicing for you too as he's honest, good value and knows the boxster really well.

[andymc]

peter morgan, no doubt about it, checked out a boxster s for me, got a 17 page report

[kevlee73]

infact il give him a bell tomorrow thanks for the help richard!!

kevlee73 said:

Thanks richard iv got two options now.. il see if he has a ramp!! Apparently PARR are a good bet too..

nodz17 said:

my specialist is based close by in dorking and will probably have a look at it for you. his name is adam davey and he's at cayman autos. his number is 01306 885566. he'll be a lot cheaper and better mechanically, in my opinion, than Peter Morgan.

tell adam that richard king put you in touch (that's me!).

he'd be a good bet to do the servicing for you too as he's honest, good value and knows the boxster really well.

[kevlee73]

Many Thanks To Nodz17 (Richard!!! I spoke to Adam, and he checked the car over last week. I am now a very proud owner of a BoxterS. And its a superb entry into the Porsche World..
Im about to shell out some more cash on her to put the paintwork, hood and interior back to shiny showroom condition.. il have to get some before and after photos done!!

Thanks again

Kevin

[nodz17]

Glad it worked out Kevlee - Adam's a good guy. And looking forward to seeing those pics too....