9A2 vs EA839

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
9A2 BUY 80/100
+8 points over EA839
0 / 100
BUY 9A2 Porsche
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA839 Porsche

Specifications

9A2
EA839
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
80
72
Years
2016--present
2016--present
Displacement
2981 cc
2995 cc
Layout
F6
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
370--450 hp
340--440 hp
Known Issues
4
4
Total Risk Cost
€2,300--€6,100
€3,300--€8,300

Character

9A2

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

EA839

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

Issues Comparison

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

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

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

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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