M96 vs MCX 3.6 V6 TT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MCX 3.6 V6 TT ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+20 points over M96
0 / 100
CAUTION M96 Porsche
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MCX 3.6 V6 TT Porsche

Specifications

M96
MCX 3.6 V6 TT
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
55
75
Years
1997--2005
2014--present
Displacement
3596 cc
3604 cc
Layout
F6
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
300--320 hp
400--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 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

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 3.6 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 3.6 V6 TT 3

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