Purchased a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (991 Early Model) It had been almost half a year since I parted ways with my GT3 Touring Package. Recently, I had been thinking that if I were to buy a Porsche, it would be either a base 718 Cayman or an early 991, so I focused my watch there. Then, a 2015 model year 991.1 (early 991) Carrera 4 GTS with 32,000 km appeared on Car Sensor....
Is Porsche a Money Machine? I often hear the saying, “Driving a Porsche increases your income.” But it’s not that “buying a Porsche magically makes your income grow on its own.” Rather, purchasing a Porsche sparks a feeling of “I need to work harder to maintain it,” or encourages you to find smarter ways to earn money. So, of course, this all depends on the individual’s own effort, but looking around, I do feel there’s...
A Radio Show Where a Couple Talks About Their Car Life Thank you always for visiting the blog “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.” Today, we’re excited to announce that the missed episode content of the radio edition “Welcome Home, PORSCHE,” broadcast every Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 PM on Twitter Spaces, is now available for purchase. Earlier this year, we started using the audio app “Clubhouse” to talk as a couple about our car life at home....
Previously, I have done a review of the Panamera GTS, but this time I was able to borrow one as a loaner for several days, which allowed me to experience it much more thoroughly. Since I was able to drive it in various scenarios—from daily use to the highway—I’d like to consider the position of the GTS based on my ownership experience with the Turbo, as well as test drives of the 4S and Hybrid...
A Porsche with a Comfortable Ride and Great Driving Performance The other day, I received this question on my blog. My current car is a late-model 991 GT3, but I’m a bit tired of the intense sports driving. Also, my family often complains that the ride in the GT3 is too stiff, so I’m looking for a sporty Porsche that’s comfortable enough for daily use and long trips. Ideally, something like the 968 I used...
Recently, I wrote a test drive article on the current 718 Spyder, but this time, it’s a review of the previous generation 981 Spyder. I’ve known several people around me who own the 981 Spyder, so I’ve seen it many times and felt familiar with the car. Also, since it’s a sibling model to the 981 Boxster GTS that we have at home, it always felt very close to me. Perhaps because of that, I...
The Dream of Owning Two Porsches. Owning two Porsches was something I couldn’t even imagine back when I had no interest in cars at all. I can somewhat understand having two cars for family use, like a minivan and a kei car, depending on the purpose, but two sports cars like Porsches? Especially if both are two-seater convertibles… But now, including my husband, many people around us own multiple Porsches, so when my husband says,...
Recently, I’d like to share my perspective on the base model (base grade) of the 718 Cayman that my wife reviewed. A 718 Cayman Loaded with Options I’ve previously test-driven two base grade 718 Caymans, but both had only the bare minimum of options. However, this particular car is very rare, equipped with 20-inch wheels plus the three essential options: the Sport Chrono Package, PASM, and Sport Exhaust. Base grade Caymans rarely come with a...
The Origin of the Porsche 911 Among all the Porsche 911s I have driven so far, this is the most primitive 911. This time, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to test drive a 1967 911S. This Bahama Yellow example exudes a special aura from its dignified presence. The history this car has traveled surely makes you feel that way. With only about 21,000 km on the odometer, it’s an exceptionally well-preserved vehicle....
Test Driving the Base Grade 718 Cayman My husband had been writing on his blog and Twitter that he was “curious about the base grade 718 Cayman,” and in response, a blog reader kindly reached out saying, “If you like, would you like to test drive my 718 Cayman?” The owner’s Cayman was a base grade model equipped with options like “PASM,” “Sport Chrono Package,” “Sport Exhaust,” and “20-inch wheels.” My husband said, This is...
