MA1 vs EA839

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA839 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+4 points over MA1
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MA1 Porsche
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA839 Porsche

Specifications

MA1
EA839
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
72
Years
2016--2024
2016--present
Displacement
1988 cc
2995 cc
Layout
F4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
300--365 hp
340--440 hp
Known Issues
4
4
Total Risk Cost
€5,800--€16,900
€3,300--€8,300

Character

MA1

"718 flat-four. Controversial bore scoring debate (rare). Sounds worse than flat-6 but performs. Reliable so far."

EA839

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

Issues Comparison

MA1 4

◆ CRITICAL
Bore scoring (cylinder wall) €5,000--€15,000 30,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (DI valves) €500--€1,200 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Coolant expansion tank crack €300--€700 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Turbo lag / boost threshold €0--€0 0 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

MA1 4

718 Boxster 982 2016--2024 Convertible 718 Boxster S 982 2016--2024 Convertible 718 Cayman 982 2016--2024 Coupe 718 Cayman S 982 2016--2024 Coupe

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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