M96 vs EA839

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA839 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+17 points over M96
0 / 100
CAUTION M96 Porsche
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA839 Porsche

Specifications

M96
EA839
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
55
72
Years
1997--2005
2016--present
Displacement
3596 cc
2995 cc
Layout
F6
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
300--320 hp
340--440 hp
Known Issues
2
4
Total Risk Cost
€4,500--€15,000
€3,300--€8,300

Character

M96

"996 Carrera/Boxster. IMS bearing failure = catastrophic. RMS leak. Bore scoring (Lokasil). D-chunk crankcase fracture. Beautiful engine with a serious design flaw. IMS upgrade is mandatory."

EA839

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

Issues Comparison

M96 2

◆ CRITICAL
IMS bearing failure €1,500--€5,000 60,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
Bore scoring (Lokasil) €3,000--€10,000 60,000 km--150,000 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

M96 10

911 996 1998--2001 911 996 2001--2004 911 996 2001--2004 Boxster 986 1996--1999 Boxster 986 2000--2004 Boxster 986 1999--2004 911 996 2000--2004 911 996 2004--2005 911 996 1999--2001 911 996 2003--2005

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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