M64 vs MCX 3.6 V6 TT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MCX 3.6 V6 TT ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+3 points over M64
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M64 Porsche
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MCX 3.6 V6 TT Porsche

Specifications

M64
MCX 3.6 V6 TT
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
75
Years
1993--1998
2014--present
Displacement
3600 cc
3604 cc
Layout
F6
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
272--408 hp
400--440 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,000
€400--€1,000

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."

MCX 3.6 V6 TT

"Cayenne S, Panamera. Larger MCX variant. Same EA839 family. Strong, refined. Timing chain. Carbon buildup. Expensive but predictable maintenance."

Issues Comparison

M64 1

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

MCX 3.6 V6 TT 1

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (DI) €400--€1,000 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

M64 4

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

MCX 3.6 V6 TT 3

Macan 95B 2014--2019 Cayenne 92A (E2) 2015--2017 Cayenne 92A (E2) 2014--2017
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