MA1 vs MA3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MA3 BUY 82/100
+14 points over MA1
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MA1 Porsche
0 / 100
BUY MA3 Porsche

Specifications

MA1
MA3
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
82
Years
2016--2024
2021--present
Displacement
1988 cc
3995 cc
Layout
F4
F6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
300--365 hp
500--525 hp
Known Issues
4
1
Total Risk Cost
€5,800--€16,900
€0--€0

Character

MA1

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

MA3

"992 GT3/GT3 RS. 9,000 rpm redline. Derived from RSR race engine. No IMS. No bore scoring. Individual throttle bodies. Most exotic production flat-6 ever. Track-ready but street reliable."

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--∞

MA3 1

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

MA3 4

718 Cayman 982 2019--present 718 Cayman 982 2022--present 718 Boxster 982 2019--present 718 Boxster 982 2020--present
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