Porsche Reliability
Porsche 911 Turbo vs BMW M5: The Surgeon vs The Sledgehammer
Porsche 911 Turbo vs BMW M5 reliability comparison. Flat-6 vs V8. PDK vs ZF8. Which German icon breaks your wallet first?
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Dual-Clutch Transmission Problems: Symptoms & Repair Cost Guide
DCT failure guide: Porsche PDK mechatronics ($25k-$33k), BMW M-DCT, Lamborghini Graziano, Ferrari DCT - uses, costs, and prevention for all dual-clutch cars.
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Porsche 3.8L Twin-Turbo (911 Turbo): Reliability & Known Issues
Is the Porsche 911 Turbo bulletproof? Detailed analysis of 3.8TT 9A1/9A2 reliability, PDK distance sensor failure, and turbo actuator risks.
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Porsche 4.8L V8 (Cayenne/Panamera): Reliability & Issue Guide
The definitive guide to Porsche 4.8L V8 reliability. Alusil bore scoring, coolant pipe failures, and transfer case issues.
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Porsche 911 991.1 (9A1 Flat-6): Complete Reliability Guide
Is the Porsche 911 991.1 reliable? Technical guide to 9A1 engine durability, PDK sensor issues, and why it is the most reliable modern Carrera.
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Porsche 911 991.1 vs 991.2 Reliability: The Natural vs Turbo Debate
Head-to-head reliability comparison: 991.1 (naturally aspirated) vs 991.2 (twin-turbo). Failure rates, maintenance costs, and which generation is the smarter buy for long-term ownership.
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Porsche 911 991: Complete Buying Guide & Pre-Purchase Checklist
Binary buy/avoid recommendations for the Porsche 991 Carrera. Real data on water pump failures, PDK replacement costs, and maintenance budgets.
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Porsche 911 (991.1) Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist: Don't Get Blindsided
Complete pre-purchase inspection checklist for 2012-2015 Porsche 911 (991.1). Printable PDF format. Catch hidden failures before committing $40,000+.
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Porsche 911: Complete Maintenance Cost Guide & Service Intervals
Detailed financial analysis for maintaining a Porsche 911 (991). From routine PDK servicing to catastrophic risk evaluation and independent shop cost models.
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Porsche 911: Ownership Timeline & Long-Term Running Costs
A complete 10-year timeline of Porsche 911 ownership costs. From the 991 to the 992 generation, discover why the 911 retains value and what breaks.
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Porsche 911 Turbo 991.2: Known Issues & Reliability Assessment
Is the 991.2 Turbo reliable? Detailed guide to 9A2 engine, turbo actuator failure, water pump leaks, and maintenance costs.
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Porsche 9A1 Flat-6 Engine: Reliability Guide & IMS Successor Analysis
Is the Porsche flat-six reliable? A guide to IMS bearing risk on 997.1, bore scoring, and PDK wear across 911 generations - th repair costs.
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Porsche Cayenne (958) Reliability: The Forensic Truth
Is the Porsche Cayenne 958 reliable? A forensic deep dive into the transfer case shudder, cooling system plastic failures, bore scoring risks, and why the 2013-2018 models are the 'sweet spot' for used luxury SUVs.
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Porsche Panamera 4.8L V8: Reliability, Issues & Maintenance Costs
Is the Porsche Panamera 4.8 (970) reliable? Brutally honest guide to owning the M48 V8 sedan. Bore scoring, thermostat housing leaks, air suspension.
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Porsche Panamera Turbo 971: Common Problems & Repair Costs
Is the Panamera Turbo (971) reliable? Detailed guide to the EA825 4.0L V8 engine, air suspension failures, and active spoiler issues.
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Porsche Panamera Turbo (4.8L V8): Engine Issues & Prevention Guide
The breakdown of Porsche Panamera Turbo (970) reliability. Common failures with M48.70 twin-turbo V8: bore scoring, turbo coolant lines, HPFP.
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Porsche PDK Transmission: Common Problems & Repair Diagnostics
Porsche PDK common problems guide: P1731-P1734 codes, limp mode triggers, shudder causes, and diagnosing sensor vs mechatronics vs clutch failures.
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Porsche PDK Transmission: Complete Reliability & Longevity Guide
Is the Porsche PDK transmission reliable? Learn why a $500 sensor can lead to a $20,000 transmission replacement and how to fix it for a fraction of the cost.
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Porsche PDK Repair Cost: The $2,500 Specialist Fix vs $37,000 Dealer Disaster
PDK repair cost guide: specialist sensor fix ($2,500) vs dealer full replacement ($37,000). Real cost breakdown for every PDK failure mode on 997, 991, and 992 Porsche 911s.
