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Reviews & Test Drives

Porsche GT3 (991.1) Test Drive Review

Finally, I got to drive the GT3 At the recent “Sunday Morning Gathering at Royu“, my husband was ecstatic after test driving the Porsche 911 GT3 (991.1). A few days later, I asked my husband for his impressions of the GT3 once he had calmed down, so today I’d like to share his thoughts. GT3 Test Drive Review ① Getting Started Before driving it, I had the image that cars made for the track tend...

Our Car Life

Porsche 911 GT3, Ferrari, Lamborghini Gather at Royu Driveway

Sunday Morning at Royu Driveway If you’re a car enthusiast living in the Keihanshin area, you’re probably well acquainted with the Royu Driveway. Every Sunday morning around 8 a.m., the lookout point fills up with sports cars and supercars, where everyone enjoys chatting about cars, taking turns driving each other’s vehicles, and spending quality time together. Incidentally, our home is just a 15-minute drive from Royu Driveway, so my husband often heads there for a...

Our Car Life

Which Watch Suits a Porsche? A Woman’s Perspective

Watches and Cars I often see people on Instagram posting photos showing their wristwatch and car steering wheel together. (↓Illustration) *Image source: http://blog.livedoor.jp/itsoku/archives/51795198.html It seems that people who love cars often have a strong interest in watches too. I’m not very knowledgeable about watches (actually, I’m pretty clueless about brands and recent trends), but I do have a vague image of what kind of watch I’d like men who drive Porsches to wear. So today,...

Porsche Panamera

Porsche Finally Unveils the New Panamera GTS!

The New Panamera GTS! Today, Porsche announced two new models: the “Panamera GTS” and the “Panamera GTS Sport Turismo.” So, let’s dive right into the key points from today’s October 16 press release. Point ① Equipped with a 4-Liter V8 Turbo Engine While the GTS versions of the 911 and others are positioned as tuned versions of the S or 4S models, the Panamera GTS traditionally features a turbocharged V8 engine, and this new model...

Reviews & Test Drives

One Year Since Porsche Panamera Delivery! What We Love, What We Don’t, and Our Thoughts

What Day is October 12th? Last year on October 12th, a Panamera Turbo arrived at our home. Has it only been one year? It feels like it’s been about three. Here’s the mileage and other details: 〘One Year Review〙 ・Mileage: 13,749 km ・Oil top-up: once ・Oil changes: three times (initial inspection, at 6,500 km, and one-year inspection) ・Flat tire: once (minor puncture fixed during the one-year inspection, so no tire replacement) ・Breakdowns: No major issues,...

Porsche Boxster

How Porsche Will Continue to Maintain Its “Brand Value”

Thank You for Your Comments The other day, I received a comment from a blog reader. I always enjoy reading your blog every day. After reading it daily, I started wanting to buy a Panamera, and now I’m seriously considering purchasing one! Your insights on options are very helpful! Wow, that’s amazing! Thank you so much! Actually, every time I get comments like this, I think about one thing: “It’s incredible that people want to...

Reviews & Test Drives

The Porsche Boxster’s Trunk Holds More Than You Think – Suitcases Fit with Room to Spare!

The Open Two-Seater’s Trunk “I’ve heard many people say that the Boxster’s trunk can’t hold much luggage,” and since (I used to think so too), I decided to put that to the test. Because the Boxster features a “mid-engine layout with the engine placed in the middle of the chassis,” it has trunks both in the front and rear. To open the trunk, you either pull this lever under the driver’s seat, or press the...