The Appeal of Porsche

2024.04.09The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche Taycan

Savoring the Taycan After Two Weeks｜Feeling Porsche’s Thrill Grow with Every Drive

During the kids’ spring break, I was visiting my parents’ home, so I hadn’t driven the Taycan for a while. Since delivery, I had been driving the Taycan almost every day, so this was the first time I went so long without getting behind the wheel. That made the moment I returned home and drove the Taycan again after about two weeks an unprecedented thrill. The Taycan’s greatness becomes clear when compared to other cars....

2024.04.09The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche Taycan

The Appeal of Porsche

2023.11.30The Appeal of Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Dakar In-Depth Review [Part 2]: Performance on the Highway and Final Thoughts

Following up on the first part of the article, this time I’d like to share the second part. Highway Performance: Stability and Power Once on the highway, still in the break-in period, I pressed the accelerator a little harder just past the tollgate. As expected from an engine based on the GTS, the power and torque surge impressively from a certain RPM range upward. At low revs, the Carrera actually felt more responsive and quicker,...

2023.11.30The Appeal of Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

The Appeal of Porsche

2023.08.24The Appeal of Porsche, How to Buy a Porsche, Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

How to Break In Your Porsche

Recently, my wife finished the break-in period for our newly purchased 992 Carrera T, and now we are in the process of breaking in the 718 Carrera T. I’ve mentioned break-in driving several times in past blog posts, but this time I want to share our approach and philosophy on break-in driving, including some new insights we’ve gained since then. Is a break-in period necessary for Porsche? Nowadays, many manufacturers claim that break-in driving is...

2023.08.24The Appeal of Porsche, How to Buy a Porsche, Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

The Appeal of Porsche

2023.06.17The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911

The History and Features of the Porsche 911 Carrera T: The Source of Its Charm

It’s been a few weeks since the 992-generation Carrera T, purchased by my wife, arrived at our home. I’ve been driving it in various situations whenever I find the time, but since the break-in period isn’t over yet, please wait a little longer for the final review. For now, instead, I’d like to focus this blog on what kind of 911 the Carrera T really is. The History of the Porsche 911 Carrera T: Consistent...

2023.06.17The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911

The Appeal of Porsche

2022.10.05The Appeal of Porsche, How to Buy a Porsche

Does Owning a Porsche Change Your Life?

I often hear stories like, “My life got better after I started driving a Porsche.” This is something I frequently hear from readers of this blog and fellow Porsche enthusiasts around me. This time, I’d like to share my thoughts on this topic, drawing from my own experience. Does owning a Porsche really change your life? The question: “Does owning a Porsche change your life?” To get straight to the point, some people’s lives improve...

2022.10.05The Appeal of Porsche, How to Buy a Porsche

The Appeal of Porsche

2022.04.19The Appeal of Porsche

Seven Years of Porsche Ownership: Beyond Performance

Wanting to Share the Charm of Porsche The first time a Porsche came to our home was in November 2015. Our first Porsche was my husband’s Boxster GTS (981). Since then, I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to drive various models including the Panamera, 911, Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, and Taycan. No matter which model I drive, I can truly feel, “This is a Porsche…!” Even though the performance has evolved dramatically from models...

2022.04.19The Appeal of Porsche

The Appeal of Porsche

2021.11.04The Appeal of Porsche, How to Buy a Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Driving the Porsche 911 Carrera (991.1): Why the Base Carrera Is So Good

Since purchasing the 991.1 (early 991) Carrera 4 GTS, I’ve become completely captivated by the early 991 generation. Recently, I had the opportunity to test drive the base (standard) 991 Carrera, so I’d like to share my report along with some thoughts on the appeal of the “pure” 911. Why Do Porsche Enthusiasts Return to the Base 911? This is something I had heard many times even before owning a Porsche: well-known automotive critics and...

2021.11.04The Appeal of Porsche, How to Buy a Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

The Appeal of Porsche

2021.10.16The Appeal of Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives

Comparing Early 991 Grades | Recommended Grades Vary by Driving Skill

Test Drive of the Porsche 991 Base Grade The other day, I had the chance to test drive a reader’s Porsche 911. It was an early 991 model base Carrera, with simple options: BOSE, power folding mirrors, sport steering wheel, and seat heaters only. The body color was Guards Red. It perfectly matched the image from Momoe Yamaguchi’s song, the “bright red Porsche.” (Though the era was different from the 991.) When I arrived at...

2021.10.16The Appeal of Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives

The Appeal of Porsche

2021.10.10The Appeal of Porsche, How to Buy a Porsche, Porsche 911

Why I Bought a Used Porsche 911 (991.1 Early Model)

Some readers might wonder, why I own the latest 992 model and until recently even had a GT3 Touring Package, yet I deliberately chose to buy an older, early 991 model used. This time, I’d like to talk about why I chose the 991, which is technically inferior to the 992 and GT3, and why I went for the early model. Why buy an older model with lower performance on purpose? I used to think...

2021.10.10The Appeal of Porsche, How to Buy a Porsche, Porsche 911

The Appeal of Porsche

2021.10.02The Appeal of Porsche

Comparing the Porsche 911 GT3 to a Lover…?

Is the GT3 the Perfect Lover? The other day, my husband posted this on Twitter about the GT3: “When you compare the GT3 to a lover, she’s a stunning beauty who turns heads everywhere, smart and capable at work. She prefers dining at top-tier restaurants, with perfect manners, gestures, and conversation. But if you take her to a casual family restaurant or fast food place, she suddenly goes quiet and gets moody. So, you better...

2021.10.02The Appeal of Porsche