9A1/MA1 vs 9A2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
9A1/MA1 BUY 82/100
+2 points over 9A2
0 / 100
BUY 9A1/MA1 Porsche
0 / 100
BUY 9A2 Porsche

Specifications

9A1/MA1
9A2
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
82
80
Years
2008--2019
2016--present
Displacement
3800 cc
2981 cc
Layout
F6
F6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
350--400 hp
370--450 hp
Known Issues
1
4
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€2,300--€6,100

Character

9A1/MA1

"991 Carrera NA and 997.2. Direct fuel injection. No IMS bearing. No bore scoring concern. Porsche's most reliable modern flat-6. Oil separator system improved. Excellent longevity."

9A2

"Modern 911 heart. No IMS drama (thats 996/997). Reliable, powerful, expensive to service. Porsche at its best."

Issues Comparison

9A1/MA1 1

○ MINOR
No significant design flaws known €0--€0 0 km--0 km

9A2 4

● MODERATE
Coolant pipe leak (rear) €800--€2,500 60,000 km--130,000 km
○ MINOR
Spark plug replacement (access) €400--€800 40,000 km--60,000 km
○ MINOR
Sport exhaust valve actuator €300--€800 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Rear main seal weep €800--€2,000 80,000 km--160,000 km

Models

9A1/MA1 0

No models listed.

9A2 8

Panamera 971 2017--2024 Panamera 971 2017--2024 911 Carrera 991.2 2016--2019 Coupe 911 Carrera 992 2019--present Coupe 911 Carrera Cabriolet 992 2019--present Convertible 911 Carrera S 991.2 2016--2019 Coupe 911 Carrera S 992 2019--present Coupe 911 Targa 4 992 2020--present Coupe
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