EA888 Gen3 vs MA3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MA3 BUY 82/100
+20 points over EA888 Gen3
0 / 100
CAUTION EA888 Gen3 Porsche
0 / 100
BUY MA3 Porsche

Specifications

EA888 Gen3
MA3
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
82
Years
2014--2023
2021--present
Displacement
1984 cc
3995 cc
Layout
I4
F6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
245--265 hp
500--525 hp
Known Issues
4
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,200--€9,400
€0--€0

Character

EA888 Gen3

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

MA3

"992 GT3/GT3 RS. 9,000 rpm redline. Derived from RSR race engine. No IMS. No bore scoring. Individual throttle bodies. Most exotic production flat-6 ever. Track-ready but street reliable."

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

MA3 1

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

Models

EA888 Gen3 1

Macan 2.0T 95B 2014--2023 SUV

MA3 4

718 Cayman 982 2019--present 718 Cayman 982 2022--present 718 Boxster 982 2019--present 718 Boxster 982 2020--present
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