M64 vs 9A2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
9A2 BUY 80/100
+8 points over M64
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M64 Porsche
0 / 100
BUY 9A2 Porsche

Specifications

M64
9A2
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
1993--1998
2016--present
Displacement
3600 cc
2981 cc
Layout
F6
F6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
272--408 hp
370--450 hp
Known Issues
1
4
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,000
€2,300--€6,100

Character

M64

"993 Carrera/Turbo. Last air-cooled 911. No IMS (that's M96+). Turbo version hugely reliable. NA version: chain tensioner. Cam chain guide. Simple by Porsche standards. Iconic."

9A2

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

Issues Comparison

M64 1

● MODERATE
Chain tensioner wear €400--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 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

M64 4

911 993 1993--1998 911 993 1995--1998 911 993 1995--1998 Panamera 970 2009--2013

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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