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Sold My 911 Carrera T After 8,000km: The Story Behind It and My Next Beloved Porsche

At the very end of last year, just before the year closed out, I parted ways with my 911 Carrera T. The mileage was 8,000 km. It was the first Porsche I bought with my own money—my very own Porsche. I was particular about the specifications, and driving it was an absolute joy. I agonized quite a bit before deciding to let it go, but today I want to share the reasons behind that decision...

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Porsche Ride Comfort Changes Dramatically with Tire Pressure Settings|Check Yours Now

Running this blog gives me plenty of opportunities to drive many Porsches, and lately, I’ve almost always been able to guess the tire pressure correctly. While I can’t pinpoint it down to 0.1 bar, if the pressure is just a bit high or low, I can tell after driving just a few dozen meters. Recently, I’ve driven models like the 992, Carrera S, Macan Turbo, and 992 Turbo S, and have given advice on tire...

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A Close Call: Considering the Porsche Taycan but Deciding to Stay Put

Thinking About Switching to a Taycan? The other day, I got a message from our dealer’s representative: “How about switching from your Cayenne to a Taycan?” We have a Cayenne E-hybrid at home, and since the rear seats are very spacious and we love how it drives, I said, “There’s really no need to switch…” but I still asked them to send over specs for new stock cars that might suit our family. Right away,...

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[Taycan Thorough Test Drive] Is This Really a Porsche? Or Just a Fast Car?

My husband wrote a test drive report on the Porsche Taycan he recently had the chance to drive. Please take a look if you’re interested. First, Experiencing the Porsche Taycan from the Passenger Seat I’ve driven the Taycan several times before. The first time was on a circuit, the second time was in city driving, and this time I was fortunate to borrow it for a bit longer, allowing for a detailed review in various...

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First Drive of the Porsche Taycan: Impressions from a Porsche-Loving Wife

Taycan Turbo, Test Drive The other day, albeit a bit late, I finally got to take a test drive in the Porsche Taycan, the brand’s EV sports car. Since the preview event I attended in the winter two years ago, it’s been a full year and a half since I first saw the Taycan with my own eyes before actually driving it. A detailed report will be written by my husband later, so I’d like...

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My Husband Took the Porsche Taycan for a Spin – Here’s What He Thought

Test Driving the Porsche Taycan My husband recently visited the Porsche Center and got to take a brief test drive in the Taycan, Porsche’s first all-electric sports car. He had previously driven the Taycan on a circuit, but this was his first time driving it on public roads, so I asked him for a quick impression. By the way, the Taycan he drove was the Taycan Turbo grade, finished in Frozen Berry Metallic. That color...

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Test Driving the Porsche Taycan Turbo S on the Circuit! How Does It Compare to the 911 an...

My husband recently had the chance to drive the Taycan on a circuit, and he wrote down his impressions. Please take a look if you’re interested. Taycan Test Drive I had already seen the Porsche Taycan several times at previews and exhibitions, but this time was different. I actually got to drive the Taycan, which is not yet released in Japan. And not just anywhere — it was a test drive on a circuit. Under...

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Riding the Porsche 911 Cabriolet to See the Taycan

Taycan Roadshow The other day, my husband and I went to an event called the Taycan Roadshow 2020 held at Grand Front Osaka. The Taycan Roadshow 2020 is a nationwide exhibition event for the Taycan that has been running since August, allowing visitors to get up close and experience the Taycan firsthand. Finally, it had come to Osaka. Last December, I had the chance to attend a Taycan preview event where I saw the actual...

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Taycan Welcome Kit Sent to Porsche Taycan Reservists

About the Taycan The other day, a package arrived from Porsche Japan. Curious, I opened it to find this black box inside. The box was quite heavy, and when I opened it, there was a card labeled “Taycan” along with a Taycan model car. This box is said to have been sent to owners who reserved the Taycan during the “Taycan reservation program,” Porsche’s first EV sports car. Oh right, our family had reserved a...

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Detailed Explanation of the Porsche Taycan – Motor & Brake Edition

The other day, I wrote detailed reports on the Taycan preview: Exterior & Design and Interior & Cabin. This time, I’d like to share the final part of the series. Taycan / Motor Performance The Taycan is undeniably a sports car, even though it’s an EV. It boasts an astonishing 0-100 km/h acceleration in 2.8 seconds, and even after more than 20 consecutive 0-200 km/h runs, the times barely drop. The Taycan Turbo S delivers...