EA888 Gen3 vs 9A2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
9A2 BUY 80/100
+18 points over EA888 Gen3
0 / 100
CAUTION EA888 Gen3 Porsche
0 / 100
BUY 9A2 Porsche

Specifications

EA888 Gen3
9A2
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
80
Years
2014--2023
2016--present
Displacement
1984 cc
2981 cc
Layout
I4
F6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
245--265 hp
370--450 hp
Known Issues
4
4
Total Risk Cost
€2,200--€9,400
€2,300--€6,100

Character

EA888 Gen3

"VW EA888 in a Porsche suit. Same carbon/tensioner issues, triple the repair bill. Adequate base Macan."

9A2

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

Issues Comparison

EA888 Gen3 4

▲ HIGH
Timing chain tensioner wear €1,200--€3,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (intake valves) €500--€1,200 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump / thermostat failure €500--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil consumption (piston rings) €0--€4,000 60,000 km--130,000 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

EA888 Gen3 1

Macan 2.0T 95B 2014--2023 SUV

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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