9A1/MA1 vs EA839

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
9A1/MA1 BUY 82/100
+10 points over EA839
0 / 100
BUY 9A1/MA1 Porsche
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA839 Porsche

Specifications

9A1/MA1
EA839
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
82
72
Years
2008--2019
2016--present
Displacement
3800 cc
2995 cc
Layout
F6
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
350--400 hp
340--440 hp
Known Issues
1
4
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€3,300--€8,300

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."

EA839

"Audi-derived V6TT. Strong, refined. Coolant transfer tube is Achilles heel. Porsche tax on repairs."

Issues Comparison

9A1/MA1 1

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

EA839 4

▲ HIGH
Coolant transfer tube leak €1,500--€3,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo wastegate rattle €800--€2,500 40,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil separator valve failure €400--€900 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure €600--€1,400 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

9A1/MA1 0

No models listed.

EA839 5

Macan 95B 2014--2018 Panamera 970 2013--2016 Cayenne 3.0T E3 2018--present SUV Cayenne S E3 2019--present SUV Panamera 3.0T 971 2016--present Sedan
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