M97 vs MCX 3.6 V6 TT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MCX 3.6 V6 TT ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+7 points over M97
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M97 Porsche
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MCX 3.6 V6 TT Porsche

Specifications

M97
MCX 3.6 V6 TT
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
75
Years
2005--2012
2014--present
Displacement
3800 cc
3604 cc
Layout
F6
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
325--385 hp
400--440 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€3,000--€10,000
€400--€1,000

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."

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

M97 1

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

MCX 3.6 V6 TT 1

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

MCX 3.6 V6 TT 3

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