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Test Driving the BMW 5 Series: A Sporty Sedan That Recaptures the Joy of Driving

One Day, a Call from the BMW Dealer The other day, my husband received a call from the BMW dealer. They said, “The previous sales representative has left, and the new one would like to introduce themselves and invite you for a test drive at the dealership.” Well, we haven’t even bought a single car from the previous rep… lol My husband asked me, “Why don’t you come along?” but unfortunately, our youngest daughter had...

Reviews & Test Drives, BMW
981ボクスターGTS
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Mastering the Porsche Boxster GTS (MT) – Until That Day Comes Vol.3

Will I ever be able to drive the Boxster…? Last year, at the start of 2017, I set a goal: “This year, I will finally be able to drive the Boxster GTS (MT)!” But when I look back, I only drove the Boxster two or three times all year. Far from getting better, I actually found myself drifting further away from the Boxster GTS. Then this year’s New Year came around. With a faint hope...

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新型パナメーラターボ
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Is Driving a Large Car Difficult for Women? – My Thoughts After Driving a Porsche Panamer...

Two Years and Eight Months with the Panamera Many people think, “Large sedans are hard for women to drive.” But what is it really like? Today, I want to share my thoughts after driving a Panamera for about two and a half years. …But before that, let me introduce a bit about my driving history. Readers of this blog might assume I’ve always loved Porsches and driving, but it’s quite the opposite. I only started...

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ポルシェ・ジャパンのオフィス
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Visited Porsche Japan Headquarters! – Inside Look and Conversations with Staff

To Porsche Japan The other day, thanks to a certain opportunity, I had the chance to visit the Porsche Japan headquarters. Since I live in the Kansai region, I caught an early Shinkansen bound for Shinagawa to coincide with a trip to Tokyo. Since I was visiting Porsche Japan, I made sure to bring a Porsche Design bag, a Porsche laptop case—basically, all Porsche gear (though you’d have to look closely to notice, lol). The...

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Porsche Trivia

Porsche Trivia, Recommended Car Accessories

Driving a Porsche at Home! I Bought Assetto Corsa for PS4.

My Husband’s Daily Racing Game Practice Almost every day, my husband immerses himself in car racing games on his PlayStation 4 or Xbox. He’s quite serious about it, having purchased a driving setup like the one in the picture, allowing him to practice with a sensation almost akin to driving a real car. The other day, he suddenly announced, “I bought Assetto Corsa!” I couldn’t help but ask, “Wait, what? Why the rush? What got...

Porsche Trivia, Recommended Car Accessories
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How I Find Topics and Write This Porsche Blog – Tips for Daily Updates

Updating the Porsche Blog Every Day The other night while having dinner, my husband casually said, “The air-cooled Porsche will probably arrive next month.” I asked, “…Wait, does that mean you already bought it (；ﾟДﾟ)!?” He said, “Yeah.” And that was the end of the conversation. This guy is seriously crazy lol. Anyway, putting that aside, there’s one question I always get asked by people I meet through this blog: “How do you find topics...

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新型パナメーラの納車
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How to Buy a Luxury Imported Car Like a Porsche: Loan or Lump-Sum Payment?

Lump-Sum Payment or Loan? About three years ago, when my husband bought his first Porsche（981 Boxster GTS）, he had been saving up for it for quite some time. He paid about 70% in cash and financed the remaining 30% with a loan. The reason he didn’t go for a full loan was because he thought “everyone who buys a luxury car like a Porsche pays in full with cash,” so he wanted to pay as...

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Porsche News

Porsche News

Porsche Officially Announces Start of Production for 911 Speedster Road Car!

Finally, Production Begins for the 911 Speedster On June 8, 2018, in Zuffenhausen, Germany, the 911 Speedster concept car was unveiled. Since then, rumors about an official production announcement have been swirling for months. And at last, on October 2, Porsche officially announced the start of production for the Porsche 911 Speedster. The Speedster is a traditional limited-edition Porsche model, featuring a lower front windshield than a standard 911, a manually operated soft top, and...

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ボクスターGTSのタイヤ
Porsche Trivia

Porsche Trivia

Is It a Defect When Porsche Tires Make a Grinding Noise at Low-Speed Turns?

The Tire “Grinding” Noise On cold winter days, when turning the steering wheel at low speeds, you might hear a “grinding” or “scraping” noise from the tires. (For example, when turning right or left to exit a parking lot.) Some owners have even contacted their dealer asking, “Is this a defect?” But to put it simply, this is not a defect. My husband recently explained the reason behind this, but as usual, I didn’t quite...

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