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VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Porsche 9301976–1989

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

TOP PICK
1976
Buyer Score 79/100
14
Years Analyzed
0
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries

Best Years to Buy a Porsche 930

Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.

#1 PICK50yr old
1976
Strong Buy · 79/100
Reliability100/100
Value window40/100
Recalls0
Complaints0
#2 PICK49yr old
1977
Strong Buy · 79/100
Reliability100/100
Value window40/100
Recalls0
Complaints0
#3 PICK48yr old
1978
Strong Buy · 79/100
Reliability100/100
Value window40/100
Recalls0
Complaints0

Porsche 930 — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
198900—
100
40
79
Excellent
198800—
100
40
79
Excellent
198700—
100
40
79
Excellent
198600—
100
40
79
Excellent
198500—
100
40
79
Excellent
198400—
100
40
79
Excellent
198300—
100
40
79
Excellent
198200—
100
40
79
Excellent
198100—
100
40
79
Excellent
198000—
100
40
79
Excellent
197900—
100
40
79
Excellent
197800—
100
40
79
Excellent
197700—
100
40
79
Excellent
197600—
100
40
79
Excellent

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the 930 compares — best year within each era shown.

Pre-2013

Older 930 models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
1976 · 791977 · 791978 · 791979 · 791980 · 791981 · 791982 · 791983 · 79

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year 930 to buy?+

The 1976 Porsche 930 scores highest on our Buyer Score (79/100) — combining a reliability score of 100/100 with a value score of 40/100. It has 0 recalls and 0 NHTSA complaints on record.

Which 930 years have the most problems?+

The 1976, 1977, 1978 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 1976 930 leads with 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common 930 problems?+

See the complaint chart on this page for a breakdown by component.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Porsche 930.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sports vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every 930 year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

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