Driving to Awaji Island in the Panamera On January 5th, on a whim, we decided to take a family overnight drive trip to Awaji Island the next day, the 6th. Since it was so last minute, most accommodations were fully booked, but we managed to find a hotel that accepts families with kids. Before departure, we filled up the tank with premium gas at a gas station, (Even though I’ve only had it for 3...
Is This Really True? I came across an article titled “Children of Porsche Enthusiasts Hate Porsches.” Porseki Newspaper: Educating Children to Become Porsche Enthusiasts, Part 1: To be frank, Porsche is not a comfortable car to ride in. The cabin is cramped, and the car bounces roughly over bad road surfaces. The engine noise is loud, and older Porsches don’t have effective air conditioning. (omitted) Children forced to accompany their parents have a tough time....
Hello! 2018. 2018 has arrived. No sooner had we eaten osechi and ozoni in the morning than my husband and eldest daughter headed out for a drive on the Royu Driveway. Usually, when the two of them go to Royu, they take the Boxster GTS, and today was no exception—they drove with the roof down. They’re such a close father-daughter pair—truly heartwarming. My husband insists our daughter will never get an automatic-only license, but I...
Conflicting Intentions Between Husband and Wife When browsing online, I often come across posts like “I told my wife I wanted to buy a Porsche, but she opposed it,” “Because my wife wouldn’t approve a Porsche, we ended up with a family car instead.” I don’t know the full details, but of course, if you suddenly say to your wife, “I want to buy a Porsche!” she’s likely to refuse. It’s like in sales when...
Why Women Aren’t Interested in Cars It’s often said that “women aren’t interested in cars.” The reasons given usually include: ・The cost of maintenance is high ・They feel uneasy about driving ・They’re fine just riding in the passenger seat ・They’re afraid of the risks if they get into an accident These reasons do make sense. But I believe the main reason women aren’t interested in cars is that there are very few women around them...
A Stranger Lady The other day, I went shopping at COOP with my daughter and parked the Panamera in the lot. When we returned, there was a Volvo parked next to us, and a well-to-do-looking lady stepped out. The moment she saw the Panamera, she said, “What a lovely car! It’s my first time seeing one—what kind of car is it?” Caught a bit off guard, I replied, “Oh, it’s a Porsche Panamera.” Then she...
Having Trouble Writing Articles Lately, I haven’t been able to write blog posts. It’s not that I was too busy to find time to write… well, I am busy, but I’ve managed to carve out time before despite that. So why couldn’t I write? Because I haven’t had a single chance to really unleash the Panamera’s true potential. I drive the Panamera every day and notice things, but I always end up concluding, “On everyday...
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...
I Tried Writing an English Blog About the Panamera The other day, I wrote an article about “Maybe I should try writing an English blog about the Panamera,” and on November 29, I actually wrote one article. Well, rather than writing from scratch, I decided to translate the articles I had already posted on this blog into English one by one, so I didn’t have to come up with new topics—but still, it took quite...
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...
