When we run a blog as a couple, we often receive messages like “It’s great that you can talk about cars together as a couple,” “It’s wonderful that you share a car hobby as a couple.” Indeed… talking about cars every day as a couple, running a blog together, and even doing a weekly YouTube live stream—I’m sure that’s pretty rare to find anywhere in Japan (laughs). That said, there’s a tendency to think I’ve...
“When you buy a car, do you think it’s better to apply a protection film or to get a coating?” This is a question I often get asked. This time, I’d like to share my family’s (my husband’s) perspective on this question. Protection Film vs. Glass Coating A protection film is a transparent film applied to protect the car’s paint surface. It’s especially applied to areas prone to stone chips and scratches, like the front...
I often see posts by Nob-san on X. His posts are always interesting, so I can’t help but read them. Men who love cars are a hassle for women looking for marriage partners. But apparently, you can tell if he’ll be a good husband in the future with a simple question. “Ask him what kind of car he wants when kids are born! If he can’t immediately say ‘minivan,’ he’s definitely a loser!” That’s what...
This time, I participated in the official Porsche driving school, the “Porsche Track Experience (PTX)” with my 718 Cayman T, and I’d like to share the full story. Introduction – What is the Porsche Track Experience? The Porsche Track Experience is Porsche’s official driving school. It offers courses at various levels, allowing participants to join according to their driving skills, from beginner to advanced. Recently, I joined the Master Course of the Porsche Track Experience...
Last May, I purchased my first Porsche, a 911 Carrera T. I’m currently driving a Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, but when I started this blog seven years ago, I never imagined such a future awaited me. Of course, I had always thought, “Someday, I want a Porsche,” and I wrote about my trial-and-error journey toward buying one. But back then, it was just a vague hope of “It’d be nice if I could buy one...
In Part 1, I reported on the delivery, the interior and exterior, and impressions of one-pedal driving around town. This time, I’d like to focus on impressions from the highway and winding roads. Highway Impressions: Like the “Nozomi” Shinkansen The impression on the highway is exactly like the “Nozomi” bullet train. It accelerates smoothly right from the tollgate and quickly reaches cruising speed. With no engine noise, you only hear the wind rushing by, making...
On March 3rd, I took a test drive and was so impressed that I placed the order that very night. About two months later, the Tesla Model 3 (Highland) Long Range finally arrived at our home! This time, I’d like to give a detailed report covering the delivery experience, exterior, interior, and impressions of driving on winding roads—something I couldn’t fully grasp during the test drive. A Delivery Experience Unlike Any Other Tesla’s delivery process...
The Appeal of EVs Felt Through the Porsche Taycan It’s been a month since the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo arrived at our home. My wife mainly drives it, but I’ve had the chance to drive it occasionally, and I’ve come to appreciate the charm of EVs all over again. Certainly, EVs have their downsides. However, for everyday travel, EVs are so convenient that it’s hard to find advantages in gasoline or diesel cars. The biggest...
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...
As our children were born and grew up, our car life changed. Before we had kids, my husband drove a sports car he’d owned since his single days, but as our children arrived and grew, our criteria for choosing cars shifted dramatically. Also, my own views and values about cars changed significantly, influencing our later car choices. Choosing cars that fit our family’s changing situation and my evolving values each year. Honestly, I don’t know...
