Porsche 911 Type 996 On this blog, I have experienced and reported on quite a number of 911s, from the original 911 to the ’73 Carrera and all the way to the 992 GT3, but for some reason, there are hardly any articles about the 996 and 997. Regarding the 996, I have done only one review of a later model Carrera 4S, but that car had modified suspension and wheels, so it wasn’t a...
The Ducktail on the Porsche 911 Recently, Porsche unveiled the limited edition 992 model 911, the 911 Sport Classic, which is still fresh in our memories. This Sport Classic is based on the Turbo body and features a ducktail spoiler, paying homage to the 1973 Carrera RS (commonly known as the ’73 Carrera’). The very first production Porsche to feature a ducktail was this ’73 Carrera, developed to generate downforce on the 911’s body, which...
A Year Later, Behind the Wheel of the Air-Cooled Porsche 911 (964) The other day, I drove my husband’s air-cooled Porsche 911 (964 model) for the first time in a whole year, and I’d like to share my impressions. My husband had urged me dozens of times before, saying things like “Why don’t you drive the 964?” “The suspension’s been refreshed, it’s way better now.” But I was reluctant to get behind the wheel. The...
Complaints About the Porsche 911 (964) Recently, I replaced both front and rear tires with new ones, and the air-cooled Porsche 964 has been running perfectly, so I’ve been driving it a lot. However, there was one long-standing issue I wasn’t happy with. That was the seat shape not fitting my body. The 964 Carrera 2 comes with two types of factory seats: standard and sport seats. Mine is the standard seat. These seats are...
964 Tiptronic Recently, the prices of used 964 models have been rising relentlessly. Just recently, it became a hot topic that even the 964 Tiptronic (Tip) surpassed 10 million yen, but there are now examples exceeding 17 million yen. This situation is, of course, partly due to the popularity of the 964, but another factor is the recent weak yen, which has made Japanese used cars relatively affordable from a global perspective. That said, the...
New 911 GT3 Touring (992) A little while ago, I had the chance to drive the new 911 GT3 Touring Package (992/PDK). My husband also drove it that day and wrote a test drive article, so here I want to share my own honest impressions from behind the wheel. Until then, I had only seen the new GT3 in photos and videos, but seeing it in person for the first time that day, my excitement...
From Miyazaki to Takachiho Having finally reached Miyazaki on this tour, it was time to head home, but first, I decided to take a little sightseeing drive around the Miyazaki area. However, it was pouring rain from the morning. The Cabriolet’s soft top was soaked beyond what its water-repellent treatment could handle. Opening the door quickly to avoid getting wet, I jumped in and started the engine. Leaving Miyazaki city, I sped along K355 and...
I had the opportunity to test drive the new GT3 that everyone, including myself, loves—especially the Touring Package—so I’d like to share my impressions. What is the GT3 Touring Package? The GT3 Touring Package is a trim that was introduced in the later stages of the previous 991 generation, and it’s a GT3 that I have personally owned. ポルシェ 911 GT3がついに納車！ – 納車日ドキュメンタリー This time, the GT3 Touring is the latest 992 generation successor. Basically,...
Famous Road: Ibusuki Skyline The trip is now approaching its final stages. Although I arrived late at the hotel the previous day, I made an effort to wake up early. I was a bit sleep-deprived and felt the fatigue accumulating. After getting ready, I got into the 911 and headed first for the Ibusuki Skyline. In my opinion, the Ibusuki Skyline ranks among the top 5 famous roads in Japan. I had driven it before...
Porsche Festival @ Royu Driveway The other day, I had the chance to drive an air-cooled Porsche 964 (MT). It was so much fun that my image of air-cooled Porsches completely changed, and I want to share that experience today. A few days ago, my husband went to Royu Driveway in the morning and came home saying this: Today, a 992 GT3 Touring owner even came all the way from Kyushu, and TAKURO-san showed up...
