Porsche 911 Carrera is rated the least reliable according to Consumer Reports.

Here is the report.

http://money.cnn.com/popups/2006/autos/reliable/5.html

Is it the RMS problem?

 

I have never considered Consumer Reports's opinion before buying anyhting.

 

If Consumer Report considers the Toyota Camry Solara (4-cyl.) as a sports car in the same category as the 911 then ther Report is worthless.

 

Actually, I find Consumer Reports least reliable. I had a lot of problems logging into their website. Customer service was horrible. It was dificult getting in touch with them. When I did, they were rude and unhelpful.

 

All I know is all the research I found said the 996s were very reliable...

It appears they are talking about the 997s but I can't imagine those being unreliable either...

 

O by the way, they spelled porsche wrong as "Porshce"

 

2 years ago my wife did a bunch of research in washers and dryers....we bought the highest rated combo in Consumer Reports...1.5 years later, the washer was shot...it seems the electronics were not properly insulated from the moisture...so much for the wonderful CR ratings...

 

I agree that Consumer Reports is kinda unreliable. I usually trust JD Power reliability rating much more, and they seem to be much more accurate.

I have to agree with one thing though, the Honda S2000 is much more reliable and has much, much lower maintenance. $30 oil changes every 5K and ~$200 every 15K for maintenance.

I have to admit I did have sticker shock when I took my car in for the 30K service and saw the $800 bill... plus a rear control arm replacement that costed $1,300. But overall besides the little things my car has been very solid and reliable.

After owning the "apex" of S2000s (2004-2005 models) for 2 years, I have to say it's night and day from my current 996. The 996 felt much less high strung, more stable, and just plain faster. The interior also has a much higher build quality. The interior of my S2000 felt like a little go kart.

Something needs to be said when my 996 C2 weights about as much as my S2000 except has 300+hp plus 4 seats! If I remember correctly both weight about 2,900 lbs.

Maybe consumer reports is calculating in both reliability and maintenance.

 

Honestly who cares... Porsche can't seem to fix the fact that at most gas stations the fuel pumps cut off when the tank is only 3/4 full, and I have to try and click it 10 more times to get a full tank. Sure its annoying, sure its unacceptable in a car this expensive, but its still a 911 and I wouldn't trade it for anything (except a 911 turbo

 

lol they dont even know how to spell Porsche correct

 

You know, you have to take these surveys with a grain of salt. You have to consider who is responding to the surveys and what questions are asked. For example, the 911 owner is most likely a discriminating car person, maybe more critical than most. On the other hand, the Buick Park Avenue owner may be less discriminating and, in many cases, doesn't have the hearing or eyesight to recognize vehicle problems or assess quality issues. So, the Buick does better on the reliability survey and Consumer Reports publishes that result. This has an even greater effect on the J.D. Power "Initial Quality" Survey where a car can get dinged for an owner comment about not enough cup holders in the car. So the Chrysler van, with 17 cup holders, gets a higher rating than the 911. Hope your other ride isn't a Park Ave. or Chrysler van.

 

I've never used Consumer Reports to assist in any of my purchases. I value the input of actual people too much, and rely heavily on message forums and similar purchases made by friends.

Regarding washers and dryers, just get it at Best Buy and get the service protection plan. End of worries!

B

 

Consumer Reports rated you negatively as well. They said you were high-maintenance, unreliable, and ugly. Sorry.

 

I've never had this problem......did not know it happened to others.

 

Doesn't this apply to the 997 only?