2006 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 2006

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2006 Porsche 911 repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (3%)

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2006 Porsche 911 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

355-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD

22000 mi

US $75
Refinished or replaced control switches and knobs for AC and radio. Porsche used a poorly performing soft touch finish that breaks down over time. VW used the same finish for years. You'd think they would have discovered this in preproduction testing. 
115000 mi

US $100
Broken switch assembly for hood and decklid release. 

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2006 Porsche 911 2dr Coupe

325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual AWD

36240 mi Sunroof not closing 

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2006 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible

381-horsepower 3.8L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

25000 mi Switch for front hood release was not working 
29000 mi Inside door handle on drivers side came off 

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2006 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible

355-horsepower 3.8L H6 6-speed manual RWD

52500 mi

US $300
Front wheel liner came loose and melted against tire. Issue was due to misaligned front bumper due to damage by previous owner. 

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2006 Porsche 911 2dr Convertible

325-horsepower 3.6L H6 6-speed manual RWD

52000 mi

US $650
Broken cup holder 
35300 mi

US $120
Convertible top wasn't opening. Required recalibration, worked perfectly thereafter. 

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2006 Porsche 911 Body Problems

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