M96 vs MCX 2.9 V6 TT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MCX 2.9 V6 TT BUY 78/100
+23 points over M96
0 / 100
CAUTION M96 Porsche
0 / 100
BUY MCX 2.9 V6 TT Porsche

Specifications

M96
MCX 2.9 V6 TT
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
55
78
Years
1997--2005
2019--present
Displacement
3596 cc
2894 cc
Layout
F6
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
300--320 hp
330--440 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€4,500--€15,000
€400--€1,000

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."

MCX 2.9 V6 TT

"Macan GTS, Cayenne, Panamera 4S. EA839 family. Hot-V design. Reliable. Carbon buildup (DI). Timing chain. Premium fuel. Well-built Porsche/Audi collaboration."

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

MCX 2.9 V6 TT 1

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

MCX 2.9 V6 TT 4

Macan 95B 2020--2021 Macan 95B 2019--2024 Macan 95B 2022--2024 Panamera 971 2017--2024
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