Analog Autohaus Analog Autohaus
941-444-0154
Pre-Purchase Inspections

Check it out before you buy.

Every car here is sorted before it is listed, and we want you to see that for yourself. We sell to buyers all over the country, so we keep the process simple: start with a free remote buyer pack, then have your own inspector go over the car. No pressure, no runaround.

Request a PPI Get the free remote pack
Your Options

Three ways to check the car.

Pick what fits. For most buyers, a mobile inspector at our shop is the sweet spot: thorough, quick to schedule, and no deposit.

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Free remote buyer pack

Free · every buyer · on request

Ask and we send it. A close look at the car from wherever you are, put together by the person who sorted it.

  • Listing and detail photos
  • Branded PIWIS scan report (Porsche factory diagnostic), including engine overrev history
  • Service records
  • CARFAX report
  • Videos already on the car's listing
  • Live video walkaround on request
  • Open to everyone. No proof of funds needed.
Request the pack
Recommended 02

Mobile PPI at our shop

No deposit · you pay your inspector

You book and pay a mobile inspector to inspect the car here at the Analog Autohaus shop, at an appointment Nicholas confirms. LemonSquad has worked very well for prior buyers. Any qualified, Porsche-savvy mobile mechanic is fine.

  • Scan-tool plug-in allowed
  • No deposit and no transport. The car stays put.
  • Nicholas is on hand for questions and the test drive
  • Proof of funds or a financing pre-approval before scheduling
Book a mobile PPI
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Off-site specialist PPI

$1,000 refundable deposit first

Want a specific shop to see it? Pick a specialist shop in Sarasota or Bradenton, book it, and pay it directly. Nicholas delivers the car and collects it the same day.

  • Proof of funds or a financing pre-approval before scheduling
  • Book your shop appointment first and send us the shop name, date and time. Then we accept the deposit.
  • The car is held for 72 hours from receipt of the deposit. Your written decision is due before the 72 hours end.
Request an off-site PPI
Deposit

$1,000, refundable as described here. Accepted once your shop appointment is booked and you've sent us the shop name, date and time.

Refunded

Significant undisclosed issue found and you decline our repair or price-adjustment offer, or we can't make the car available. Refunded within 5 business days of your written notice, by the original payment method.

Applied

You buy the car. The full $1,000 comes off the price.

Forfeited

You don't buy for any other reason, including not giving written notice of your decision before the 72-hour hold ends.

Ground Rules

A few rules that keep it fair.

Short list. They protect you, the next buyer, and the car.

Proof of funds firstBefore any PPI is scheduled, we ask for proof of funds (a recent bank statement or bank letter) or a financing pre-approval covering the purchase. Get pre-approved through J.J. Best, or bring a pre-approval letter from your own bank or credit union. This keeps PPI slots for ready buyers. The free remote pack needs none of this.
Price is set before the PPIThe purchase price is agreed before any PPI is scheduled, mobile or off-site. The PPI is there to confirm the car, not to reopen the price. Anything already disclosed in the listing, inspection notes, or PIWIS report, and normal wear on an older car (tires, brakes, cosmetic marks), isn't grounds for renegotiation or a refund. If the PPI finds a significant issue we didn't disclose, we'll offer to repair it or adjust the price. If you decline, you can walk away, and an off-site deposit comes back in full.
One PPI per car at a timeThe first deposit gets priority. Without a deposit, the car stays for sale.
Off-site: book the shop, then the depositOff-site PPIs are at a specialist shop in Sarasota or Bradenton. Your shop appointment must be booked, with the shop name, date and time sent to us, before we accept the deposit. The 72-hour hold starts when the deposit is received, and your written decision is due before the 72 hours end.
Plugs and codes, nothing moreInspectors may pull spark plugs and scan codes. No other disassembly without Nicholas's approval.
Nicholas rides alongTest drives happen only with Nicholas in the car.
Share the report, then decideSend us a copy of the PPI report. If your inspector finds something, we want to know too. Your decision is due within 24 hours of receiving the report (and, for an off-site PPI, before the 72-hour hold ends).
SchedulingInspector visits are by appointment only. Call or text 941-444-0154 to schedule. Nicholas confirms every appointment.
FAQ

PPI questions, answered.

What if the PPI finds something?
Disclosed items and normal wear don't reopen the agreed price. For a significant issue we didn't disclose, we'll offer to repair it or adjust the price, or you can walk away and an off-site deposit is refunded in full.
Why do you recommend a mobile PPI at your shop?
It is the fastest way to get an independent set of eyes on the car. Your inspector can plug in a scan tool, the car never leaves the shop, and there is no deposit. Nicholas is here to answer questions and ride along on the test drive.
Who pays for the inspection?
You do, directly to the inspector or shop you choose. You book it, you pay it, and the report is yours. We just ask that you send us a copy.
Which inspector should I use?
Any qualified, Porsche-savvy mobile mechanic is fine. LemonSquad has worked very well for prior buyers. If you have someone you trust, use them.
Can the cylinders be borescoped?
Yes, as part of your PPI. Ask your inspector to include it. In some cases we can do it ourselves by separate arrangement.
Why do you ask for proof of funds before a PPI?
It keeps inspection slots for ready buyers. A recent bank statement, bank letter, or financing pre-approval (J.J. Best or your own bank) covers it. The free remote pack needs none of this.
Is the car held while I set up a mobile PPI?
No. Without a deposit it stays for sale. The off-site option's $1,000 refundable deposit holds it for 72 hours, so book your shop first.
Can the inspector take things apart or drive the car?
Pulling spark plugs and scanning codes is fine. Anything beyond that needs Nicholas's approval first. Test drives happen only with Nicholas in the car.
Does a PPI come with a warranty?
No. A PPI is information to help you decide. It does not create a warranty, and the car is sold as described on its Buyers Guide and as-is disclosure.
I'm out of state. How does this usually go?
Start with the free remote buyer pack. If you like what you see, book a mobile inspector at the shop. When you are ready, we handle title paperwork for out-of-state buyers and can size transport into the deal. See the main FAQ for shipping and fees.
Request

Request a PPI or the remote pack.

Tell us which car and how you want to check it. You will hear back from Nicholas directly.

PPI request

Required fields are marked *. Everything else helps us move faster.

PPI option *

No proof of funds needed. We will send photos, the PIWIS scan report, service records, the CARFAX, and any videos already on the car's listing. Want a live video walkaround? Say so in the notes.

Before we schedule, send proof of funds or a financing pre-approval. Nicholas then confirms an appointment and you book your inspector for that slot. No deposit. The car stays for sale until someone places a deposit.

Off-site PPIs need proof of funds or a financing pre-approval first. Then book your appointment at a specialist shop in Sarasota or Bradenton and send us the shop name, date and time. After that we accept the $1,000 refundable deposit and send the hold agreement. The 72-hour hold starts when the deposit is received, and your written decision is due before it ends.

Needed before any PPI is scheduled (not for the remote pack). Need financing? Get pre-approved through J.J. Best, or bring a letter from your own bank or credit union.

Request sent. Nicholas will reply from contact@analogautohaus.com.

Call 941-444-0154

Sends your request to contact@analogautohaus.com. No account needed. Sending a request does not hold the car.