This is a summary article of the recent live stream radio show “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.”
Feel free to enjoy it during your commute, school runs, or as a driving companion inside your Porsche.
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Main Topics and Content

1. Opening Talk [00:35]

• Our son, who is almost four years old, is still struggling to stop wearing diapers even after starting kindergarten.
• Our eldest daughter agreed to help with toilet training in exchange for chore stamps.
• The chore stamp system lets kids earn points by helping out, which they can then redeem to buy things they want.

2. Short Tour of Awaji Island in the 911 Carrera 4 GTS [10:10]

• The west coast of Awaji Island offers beautiful coastal views and is great for a date drive, but it’s a bit tame for really pushing a Porsche.
• On Awaji Island, the highways provide a more comfortable and faster driving experience, making them some of the quickest expressways in the Kansai area.
• We recommend the route from Awaji Island to the Naruto Skyline.
• Though short, the Naruto Skyline is a rewarding road to drive.

3. Talking About the Charm of Porsche [30:35]

• Porsches are noisy, bumpy, and not exactly comfortable, yet somehow they make you want to keep driving them.
• You get a strong sense of the road gripping beneath you, really feeling connected to the drive.
• The engine sound, tire feedback, and firm suspension stimulate all your senses.
• When driving through a series of curves, you feel like you want to keep on that road forever.

4. Porsche’s Character Varies Greatly by Grade [46:40]

• Each Porsche grade is distinctly crafted: the S drives like an S, the GTS like a GTS, and the GT3 like a GT3.
• The 991 is unmistakably a 911, and the Cayman retains its own unique character, highlighting each model’s individuality.
• You can really feel Porsche’s dedication to their car-making philosophy.

5. Sharing the Experience of Test Driving a 986 Boxster [52:20]

• The manual 986 Boxster has a light clutch, making it easy to drive.
• Porsches from the 996 and 997 eras respond greatly to the driver’s skill level.
• Modern Porsches are fast and comfortable no matter who’s behind the wheel, but the 996 and 997 required a more skilled driver.

6. Developing an Interest in the Mazda Roadster [1:03:20]

• After test driving the 986 Boxster, interest in the Mazda Roadster grew.
• The Roadster is an attractive car for those who want to enjoy driving at an affordable price.
• The 2024 model has become even more appealing with a minor update.