This article summarizes the recent live stream radio show “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.”
Feel free to listen during your commute, school runs, or even while driving your Porsche.
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Main Topics and Highlights

New Year Greetings and Tesla Ski Trip [00:16]

• The first broadcast of 2025. The New Year was busy with family visits and events, so this was the first stream in a while.
• Shared experiences of driving a Tesla to a ski resort using all-season tires without any issues.
• Impressed by the EV’s snow performance—motor control allows for more precise traction management than traditional engine cars.

EV Snow Performance and Choosing All-Season Tires [02:22]

• In Kansai ski areas, roads are often dry or covered with wet slush, so all-season tires are considered safer than studless winter tires, which can struggle on wet surfaces.
• EV regenerative braking offers smooth deceleration on snow, far more refined than engine braking.
• While local buses got stuck, the Tesla cruised smoothly without chains or studless tires.
• Michelin’s CrossClimate 3 Sport, a sporty tire capable of snow driving, has debuted—potentially ideal for Porsche owners.

2025 Test Drive of the Year Announcement [23:42]

• Test drove 14 cars in 2024. Judged by “fun on real roads” and “bringing a smile to the face.”
• 3rd place: Early 992 911 Turbo. The Turbo (not Turbo S) offers a better power balance for everyday driving—ideal for mature drivers familiar with the GT3.
• 2nd place: ND Mazda Roadster. A legendary car that lives up to its popularity. Exceptionally fun outside highways. Modest power actually enhances the driving joy.
• 1st place: Late 992 GT3 (manual). Manual transmission is much improved and easier to drive. Exhaust volume returns to the milder levels of the 996/997 era. Lower gear ratios make it thrilling to rev on public roads.

Detailed Review of the Late 992 GT3 [30:00]

• Compared to 991 and early 992 GT3s, the exhaust is quieter but reminiscent of the 996/997 volume.
• Exhaust tone is subtle, but mechanical and road noises remain characteristically GT3.
• Positioned as an upgraded version of the 992 Carrera T, it offers a similar driving feel.
• Low gear ratios allow engine revving enjoyment on public roads—this is the GT3’s biggest appeal.

Bonus: Early 991 Carrera Black Edition & Defender Octa [35:42]

• The early 991 Carrera Black Edition impressed with its balanced handling and 20-inch Turbo wheels.
• The Land Rover Defender Octa didn’t quite fit. While the V8 engine is fantastic, the soft suspension doesn’t fully utilize its potential. For a 0-100 km/h time in the 4-second range, it should have had suspension like the Cayenne or Macan.

What Sparked Your Porsche Passion? [45:03]

• Hiro’s story: Inspired by the Porsche 928 driven by Masakazu Tamura in the drama “Papa wa News Caster.” Also moved by seeing a 996 Carrera 4S on the highway.
• Honeymoon in Germany renting a 991 Carrera 4S, then purchasing a 981 Boxster GTS, marking the start of Porsche ownership.
• His wife fell for Porsche after driving a Panamera. People with little prior car interest often appreciate Porsche’s excellence the most.
• Listener comments: varied triggers including the 930 Turbo during the supercar boom, highway sightings, test drives, and discovering the blog.

Listener Porsche Ownership Stories [50:00]

• A listener who attended their coming-of-age ceremony in a 991.1 GT3: Even friends uninterested in cars were captivated. A lifelong memory.
• Another fell in love with the 996 GT3 while working at a gas station, drawn by the side skirts and rear wing.
• One started with Tesla, then test drove a Boxster, and finally dove into the Porsche world—a rare transition.
• Someone reached their dream GT3 after 30 years, proving Porsche is a car full of dreams for many.

The Charm of Porsche and Modern Drama Trends [56:00]

• People with little car interest are often amazed by Porsche’s greatness once they drive one. Porsche’s appeal is strongest among novices.
• An episode where the host’s sister, a paper driver, said she wanted to drive home in the GT3.
• Cars rarely appear in recent dramas, reducing young people’s opportunities to admire them.
• Today, celebrities tend to drive Alphards, and the image of Porsche as a symbol of success has faded.

Comparing 991.1 and 992.2, and Upcoming Streams [60:00]

• 991.1’s high-speed stability: Later models are very stable, but some find early models a bit twitchy. Such concerns are rare with later versions.
• 991.1 GTS review: Louder and firmer than the S, with intense sound pressure. Personally, the next purchase would be a 2WD rather than 4WD.
• Next stream topics may include anticipated or hoped-for new models, such as the 718 EV and other upcoming releases.
• Plans to continue sharing fun and insightful Porsche and car discussions throughout the year.