Here’s a recap of a recent episode of the *Welcome Home, PORSCHE* livestream radio show.
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Key Topics and Highlights

This episode’s question: If you could keep just one Porsche, what would you choose? [00:16]

• After a two-week break, the hosts discuss which Porsche they’d keep if they could own just one
• The ground rules: one car from the Porsche lineup, for a couple with children
• This isn’t about having a separate family car—the challenge is to choose just one car, period

A viewer’s pick: the 981 Boxster GTS as an all-rounder [00:36]

• One viewer nominates the 981 Boxster GTS, praising its comfortable ride and go-anywhere versatility
• It has a reasonable amount of ground clearance, so you can avoid scraping at gas stations with a little care
• It can cruise quietly when you want, but has plenty of power when you put your foot down—and won’t wear you out on a tour
• The host also put 15,000 km on his car in its first six months, using it for everything from commuting to grocery runs

The 911 Carrera T as an option [05:29]

• Another viewer suggests going back to basics with a Carrera T, most realistically a 992.1 or 992.2
• It’s sporty, yet strikes a fine balance that keeps it usable without becoming uncomfortable
• With rear seats, it can manage family duties to some extent. Ground clearance is the main concern
• With a front-axle lift system, it should be perfectly manageable for everyday use

The Taycan earns enthusiastic support [06:56]

• One viewer votes for the Taycan, even for a family of four: “If I could have just one, it’d be a Taycan”
• The host agrees: “If I had to choose today, it might be the Taycan.” Its versatility is hard to beat
• Even after driving a new 911, he finds himself thinking, “I’d still buy the Taycan”
• Its driving feel is in a league of its own—not what most people would expect from a conventional sedan

Taycan Turbo GT vs. Taycan 4S [13:13]

• Hiro and Mina take turns driving a Taycan Turbo GT and a 4S on a round trip to Okayama
• The Turbo GT is so intense that it can feel like “almost too much”: the handling, sound, and bucket seats are all on another level
• It occupies a completely different realm from the 4S. It’s no wonder the Turbo GT doesn’t even carry the Taycan name
• The difference is so great that the Turbo GT is best thought of as a standalone model

The appeal of an early 997 Turbo with a manual [16:06]

• A viewer’s choice: an early 997 Turbo with a manual transmission
• The 997 and 996 generations are easy to live with and don’t have the overly polished, high-tech feel of today’s Porsches
• They have a more human, more mechanical feel, and the engine’s character is reminiscent of a GT3
• The combination of a manual gearbox and a 997 Turbo is especially appealing

Back to the classic choice: the 911 Carrera [18:00]

• One viewer says that for a couple, the 911 Carrera is still the obvious choice
• After working their way through the Porsche lineup, many owners eventually come back to the Carrera
• Some start with a Carrera, move on to a GT3 or GTS, and then return to a Carrera
• Its versatility makes it at home in the city, on the highway, at the track, or on a mountain road

Choosing a Panamera [20:01]

• One viewer’s pick is the Panamera
• Among Porsche’s four- and five-seat models, it’s the sportiest. Aside from the Taycan, it comes closest to a 911
• It has a commanding presence on the highway and a striking design
• The Panamera Turbo stays composed even in the rain. Despite its size, it’s remarkably agile

The 991.1 Carrera 4S: a sweet spot [23:28]

• A viewer names their current car, a 991.1 Carrera 4S with PDK
• For a couple, a 911 is plenty. The all-wheel drive makes it fun and confidence-inspiring for everything from daily use to touring
• The 4S has just the right level of presence. A 4 GTS can sometimes feel like it demands a more serious commitment
• Another viewer agrees that a 991.1 Carrera 4 could be the ideal answer

The practicality of the Taycan Cross Turismo [27:24]

• A viewer casts a vote for the Taycan Cross Turismo for a family of four
• It looks great and has an even sportier vibe
• The Off-Road Design Package completely changes its character, adding ground clearance and making it suitable for a wider range of roads
• It’s practical enough to handle snowy roads on ski trips, too

What makes the 911 T Cabriolet one of a kind [28:17]

• A viewer shares their choice: a 911 T Cabriolet on order, with an open top, a manual gearbox, and four seats
• As they point out, there are very few sports cars that offer all of those things
• A manual, four-seat convertible is an exceptionally rare combination
• That said, the rear seatbacks in a Cabriolet are quite upright, which could make long journeys uncomfortable

The hosts’ picks: a Taycan Turbo or a Turbo GT [34:30]

• Hiro’s shortlist comes down to a Taycan or a 911 Turbo
• For practicality, he’d choose a Taycan Turbo GT without the Weissach Package, or a 911 Turbo
• If reliability and the risk of mechanical issues weren’t a concern, an automatic 996 or 997 Turbo would also be tempting
• Mina would choose a Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo. She loves highway driving and has grown used to the instant response of electric power

Advice on switching to a manual 718 Spyder [36:45]

• A viewer asks about trading a 991.1 GTS Cabriolet for a manual 718 Spyder
• Hiro’s answer: “You’ll definitely regret it.” The trade means giving up the 991.1’s engine sound
• The 718’s naturally aspirated 4.0-liter engine has plenty of torque low down, so it feels more turbo-like than the 991.1, whose power builds in proportion to engine speed
• If you love the design and want the car regardless of what you’ll be giving up, go for it. But if engine sound matters most, you may regret the switch
• He knows several people who switched to a 718 Spyder and later went back to a 991 or 981

Comparing it with Tesla: the Model 3 Performance [40:09]

• One viewer says that if they truly had to own just one car, they’d choose a Model 3 Performance—but they’re not ready to make that choice yet
• The hosts agree: without the Porsche-only rule, the Model 3 Performance might be in the running
• It’s fast enough to be fun at the track, yet extremely comfortable and quiet in everyday driving
• If Full Self-Driving (FSD) becomes available, it could feel like having a private chauffeur—or a taxi driver on call

Tesla sales and self-driving technology [48:24]

• A viewer shares a forecast that Tesla could overtake Nissan to become Japan’s top-selling EV brand this year
• Tesla has announced that the Model Y has become Japan’s best-selling electric vehicle
• Next year, the Tesla Owners Club Japan plans to host an EV event in Japan, with Japanese EV manufacturers also welcome to exhibit
• Demand for Tesla deliveries is so high that some cars scheduled for delivery at the end of September are being pushed back to mid-October

The interior design of Porsche’s new electric Cayenne [50:52]

• News about the new electric Cayenne’s interior design highlights its three-screen setup
• Hiro’s reaction: “That’s not what Porsche buyers are looking for. Why focus so much effort there?”
• He questions the point of adding more infotainment features when the car won’t be self-driving
• One suggestion: bringing back analog gauges, such as the classic five-dial layout, might sell better
• Fix the bugs in the current infotainment system before adding new features

Coming next: What’s Porsche’s greatest engine? [57:01]

• A viewer suggests the next topic: “What’s the greatest 911 engine?”
• The hosts agree it’s a question for serious enthusiasts, but decide to take it on next time
• They’ll consider the best Porsche engine across the 911, Boxster, and Cayman—not just the 911
• The Panamera’s V8 could be in the running, too