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Originally Posted by Table 5
I'd exclude Porsche from this list, I don't really hear of them having electrical issues very much (m96 engines on the other hand...). It's also always near the top of the JD Powers surveys as well, although admittedly those survey's don't mean much.
Great set of P-cars btw....especially that 993. I once had the chance to test drive a 96' 993 Cab, and it was one of the best driving experiences of my life.
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You are correct. Porsche is by a stretch the best of the German manufacturers from a reliability standpoint and seem not to have the mitigating electrical woes BMW, VW/Audi and Mercedes do. The IMS failures and RMS leaks have certainly plagued many M96/97 powered cars, more reason to get a 996/997 Turbo or GT2/3 to avoid this.
It will be interesting to see what happens now that Porsche is under the VAG umbrella. The Porsche and Piech families have long had close ties to VW (heck, Ferdinand Porsche designed the original Beetle) so the relationship should be harmonious for all. The 991 looks to be another stellar evolution of the 911. The 993 is a wonderful car, hope to have another someday.