Reviews & Test Drives

2019.12.20Reviews & Test Drives

An Unforgettable Car in My Husband’s History – Reunion with the Honda Legend Coupe (KA8)

An Unforgettable Beloved Car My husband, a self-proclaimed car enthusiast, says there’s one car in his history that he still can’t forget. That car is the Honda Legend Coupe (KA8). He often finds himself saying things like, “I drove this road in the Legend” or “I wish I could drive the Legend Coupe again.” Such is his fondness for the Legend Coupe that he happened to connect with a fellow owner on Instagram, met up...

2019.12.20Reviews & Test Drives

How to Buy a Porsche

2019.12.19How to Buy a Porsche

How to Buy a Car at a Luxury Import Dealer – From Order to Delivery

Recently, after writing an article about luxury import car dealers, I received quite a bit of feedback. So this time, I decided to organize the process of “from ordering to delivery.” While there may be differences depending on the dealer or the model you purchase, I want to write this based on “our family’s experience buying a Porsche.” About Ordering Buying Without a Test Drive I used to think that “since cars are expensive purchases,...

2019.12.19How to Buy a Porsche

Porsche Taycan

2019.12.18Porsche Taycan

Detailed Porsche Taycan Review – Interior Edition

Recently, I wrote a detailed article on the Taycan’s preview event focusing on the exterior and design, and now I’m excited to bring you the second part of that series. Taycan / Interior The Taycan’s interior was designed from scratch with the keywords “digital, clear, and sustainable (environmentally sustainable)” in mind. Instrument Cluster / Center Console The horizontal (horizon-like) design of the instrument cluster is striking and is said to evoke the driver-focused layout of...

2019.12.18Porsche Taycan

Our Car Life

2019.12.17Our Car Life

If You Want Your Wife to Love Cars, Get a Porsche Panamera – My Automotive Journey Began ...

Panamera, with Love. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you probably know how much I love the Panamera. That said, after I learned to drive a manual, there was honestly a time when I found the Panamera a bit underwhelming. It’s just that the Panamera is so perfectly engineered that there’s hardly any room for the driver to intervene… no matter how you drive it, it just runs smoothly, and I found...

2019.12.17Our Car Life

Our Car Life

2019.12.16Our Car Life

What High-Performance Sports Car Owners Should Always Keep in Mind

Safe Driving with the Kids When driving on the highway at night, thoughts sometimes cross my mind that I don’t usually consider. The evenly spaced orange lights along the highway and the taillights of the cars ahead create a beautiful scene, and I get the illusion that my speed is being absorbed into the darkness. At the same time, the interior of the car feels more than usual like my own private space. The other...

2019.12.16Our Car Life

Porsche Taycan

2019.12.15Porsche Taycan

Detailed Look at the Porsche Taycan – Exterior & Design

Taycan Preview Event The other day, my spouse and I attended the sneak preview(preview event) of Porsche’s first EV sports car, the Taycan. On this special occasion, I decided to bring along my rarely used Porsche Design bag, just for fun w When we arrived at the venue, we spotted the Taycan logo and saw Mr. H, our contact person, waiting outside(he kindly waited for us outdoors). No doubt about it, this was the place!...

2019.12.15Porsche Taycan

Reviews & Test Drives

2019.12.14Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

How Practical is the Porsche 911 GT3 for Everyday Use?

Everyday Use of the 911 GT3 We have a 911 GT3 Touring Package at home. The brochure describes the Touring Package as “a car designed not just for the circuit but to enjoy driving experiences on various occasions.” This 911 GT3 Touring, which promises “driving enjoyment on various occasions,” makes me wonder: how practical is it really for daily use? Can I just go to the local supermarket, do some shopping, and come back without...

2019.12.14Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

How to Buy a Porsche

2019.12.13How to Buy a Porsche

What to Watch Out for When Buying Your First Car at a Luxury Import Dealer

Previously, I wrote an article titled, ‘Is it better to make a phone reservation before visiting a luxury car dealer for the first time?‘ It turned out to be quite popular, so this time I want to dig a little deeper and share some insights about the purchasing stage. 高級車ディーラーに初めて行く時は、電話で予約していった方がいいの？ Simulate What Specifications You Want in Advance Nowadays, even domestic cars allow you to simulate options and packages online, but luxury imported cars are much...

2019.12.13How to Buy a Porsche

Our Car Life

2019.12.12Our Car Life

What Made Me, Someone Who Had Zero Interest in Cars, Decide to Become a Woman Who Can Dri...

The Time When I Had No Interest in Cars As I’ve written many times on this blog, I used to have absolutely no interest in cars. When I met my husband about 10 years ago, he was driving a BMW 318i, but since I wasn’t interested in cars at all, I don’t remember anything about how it felt to ride in it. We often went out somewhere on holidays, so I rode in the car...

2019.12.12Our Car Life

Our Car Life

2019.12.11Our Car Life

Why We End Up Choosing “Black” or “White” for Our Car’s Body Color

Body Colors of Japanese Cars… The other day, when I was back at my parents’ house talking with my dad—who has absolutely no interest in cars—he suddenly said this: “Japanese cars don’t really have good colors. European cars seem to have a lot of mature, understated colors, but Japanese cars don’t seem to have those attractive options. So in the end, people just pick safe colors like black or white.” Wow… I never thought my...

2019.12.11Our Car Life