M97 vs 9A1/MA1

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
9A1/MA1 BUY 82/100
+14 points over M97
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M97 Porsche
0 / 100
BUY 9A1/MA1 Porsche

Specifications

M97
9A1/MA1
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
82
Years
2005--2012
2008--2019
Displacement
3800 cc
3800 cc
Layout
F6
F6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
325--385 hp
350--400 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€3,000--€10,000
€0--€0

Character

M97

"997 Carrera. IMS issue mostly solved in 2006+ (larger bearing). Bore scoring still possible but less common. More refined than M96. DFI on later 997.2 (MA1 series) eliminated IMS entirely."

9A1/MA1

"991 Carrera NA and 997.2. Direct fuel injection. No IMS bearing. No bore scoring concern. Porsche's most reliable modern flat-6. Oil separator system improved. Excellent longevity."

Issues Comparison

M97 1

● MODERATE
Bore scoring (reduced but possible) €3,000--€10,000 80,000 km--200,000 km

9A1/MA1 1

○ MINOR
No significant design flaws known €0--€0 0 km--0 km

Models

M97 11

911 997 2004--2008 911 997 2004--2008 Cayman 987 2005--2009 Boxster 987 2004--2009 Boxster 987 2004--2009 Cayman 987 2005--2009 911 997 2006--2009 911 997 2010--2012 911 997 2010--2012 911 997 2006--2009 911 997 2006--2009

9A1/MA1 0

No models listed.

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