Porsche Panamera

2018.04.09Porsche Panamera, Reviews & Test Drives

Are Porsche’s Catalog Figures Really Accurate? A CG Magazine Test of the Panamera

Porsche Tests in the Harsh Environment of Death Valley The other day, I came across an article titled “The reason Porsche’s 911 GT3 doesn’t have a turbo or hybrid is because customers don’t want it”. Inside was this passage: The GT3 is the only model in Porsche’s current lineup without a turbocharger. Its 4.0-liter flat-six naturally aspirated engine delivers a remarkable 520ps (according to Mr. Preuninger, this figure was recorded during the scorching summer in...

2018.04.09Porsche Panamera, Reviews & Test Drives

Porsche Panamera

2018.03.13Porsche Panamera

My Car-Loving Husband’s Ratings – Porsche Boxster, Panamera, Mercedes-Benz SL

The SL’s Frequent Visits to the Garage My husband recently bought a 1997 SL500. Because it’s an older model and had been left unused for a while after the previous owner passed away, it’s showing various signs of wear. The seats are worn out, and when he opens and closes the roof, oil leaks from the roof area. The SL “grandpa” has been spending a lot of time at the repair shop lately for maintenance....

2018.03.13Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera

2018.03.01Porsche Panamera, Our Car Life

Which Porsche to Choose: 911, Panamera, or Boxster?

If I Were the Female Version of Kazuo Shimizu The other day, my husband showed my blog to his car-loving younger brother, and apparently he said, “This is just like Kazuo Shimizu, lol.” And honestly, he’s right… It’s obvious from this blog that I’m a Porsche enthusiast. So, even though I’m not as knowledgeable about cars as my car-obsessed husband, but more interested than the average woman, I suddenly wondered: “If I had to pick...

2018.03.01Porsche Panamera, Our Car Life

Porsche Panamera

2017.12.10Porsche Panamera, Our Car Life

Parking a Panamera in front of Tenmabashi Station – OMM Parking Lot Recommended

To Keihan City Mall Parking Lot The other day, I had a work appointment in Tenmabashi, so I took my second daughter along and headed there in the Panamera Turbo. The parking lots I checked beforehand mostly had width limits under 1900mm, so I thought, “Oh, the Keihan City Mall parking lot might work,” and looked into it. It only mentioned a “height” restriction. (By the way, the height limit is up to 2.1m.) I...

2017.12.10Porsche Panamera, Our Car Life

Porsche Panamera

2017.12.06Porsche Panamera, Reviews & Test Drives

Two Months Since Taking Delivery of the Porsche Panamera Turbo – Impressions After Ownership

Heading to Kansai Airport in the Panamera Yesterday, my husband was returning from a business trip to the U.S., so after picking up our child from kindergarten, I drove the Panamera to Kansai Airport to pick him up. On the way back, he took the wheel, and as soon as we left the airport parking lot, he said: “Porsche really is amazing. The connection to the road is on another level. Seriously, it’s incredible.” He...

2017.12.06Porsche Panamera, Reviews & Test Drives

Porsche Panamera

2017.12.02Porsche Panamera, Our Car Life

Panamera Parking – Kobe Harborland’s umie Is Surprisingly Good

Heading to Kobe Harborland Parking spots that can accommodate a Panamera are limited. Especially in the city, whether in Osaka or Kobe, whenever you go somewhere, you have to check “Is parking okay? Is there a spot that fits this ‘size’?”. (If the parking is too tight, I often change my destination.) In that context, umie at Kobe Harborland is highly recommended. Why? Because it meets these conditions: ・Covered parking ・Spacious spots per car ・No...

2017.12.02Porsche Panamera, Our Car Life

Porsche Panamera

2017.11.26Porsche Panamera, Reviews & Test Drives

Touchscreen Operation and Frequently Used Buttons on the New Porsche Panamera

Touchscreen Operation It’s been just over a month since my Panamera Turbo was delivered. When I go on longer trips, I find myself using the touchscreen a bit more, so I feel like I’m starting to get the hang of it. That said, there are still many features I don’t know about, and I think I’m only using the bare minimum. By the way, the functions I use are: ① Navigation Setting destinations, displaying current...

2017.11.26Porsche Panamera, Reviews & Test Drives

Porsche Panamera

2017.11.20Porsche Panamera, Porsche News

“The Porsche Principle” Sent to New Porsche Owners

Mail from Porsche Japan When I returned home from last weekend’s rapid river trip, something had arrived from the Porsche Customer Care Center. Opening it up, I found: Beneath the words “Welcome To Porsche World,” there was this message: Dear Customer, we hope this message finds you well. Thank you very much for choosing a Porsche vehicle. For over 60 years, Porsche has led the history of sports cars, captivating people in every era. Whether...

2017.11.20Porsche Panamera, Porsche News

Porsche Panamera

2017.11.18Porsche Panamera, Our Car Life

Staying at Amakusa’s “Sky Ship” Hotel and Touring the Aso Milk Road

Heading to the “Sky Ship” Hotel in Amakusa This time, we went to Amakusa in Kyushu because I got a stay voucher for the “Sky Ship” hotel there through hometown tax donations. Since the voucher had to be used by the end of the year, we adjusted family work schedules and kindergarten plans to make this trip happen at this time. First, we took the ferry from Osaka Nanko to Shinmoji Port. From there, we...

2017.11.18Porsche Panamera, Our Car Life

Porsche Panamera

2017.11.16Porsche Panamera, Our Car Life

Ferry from Nanko to Shin-Moji Port – 45,850 Yen One Way with the Panamera

Family Touring Trip to Kyushu Since yesterday, we’ve been heading to Kyushu by ferry. Of course, with the Panamera Turbo in tow. We decided to take the prestigious Taiyo Ferry departing Osaka Nanko at 19:50 and arriving at Shin-Moji Port at 8:30. Because the Panamera’s body length exceeds 5 meters, it falls under the category for passenger cars under 6 meters. With the deluxe (Western-style room) for two adults (though we have two kids, children...

2017.11.16Porsche Panamera, Our Car Life