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Two Years Since Delivery: Summary of Panamera (971) Issues and Malfunctions

Panamera Issues and Malfunctions The 971 Panamera Turbo has already surpassed 25,000 km. Recently, it marked two years since delivery, so I decided to summarize the issues and malfunctions related to the Panamera. That said, there were no real breakdowns and no serious malfunctions at all… lol 1. PSM Malfunction, Requires Service Right after delivery, I drove to and from Fuji Speedway for the break-in period, and on the way back, it was pouring rain....

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Porsche Panamera Tire Puncture – Repair Costs and Oil Top-Up

Panamera, a Flat Tire? On the last day of Golden Week, after finishing some shopping, I started the Panamera’s engine and noticed an error message on the dashboard. It said, “Please inflate the tire.” I wondered, “Will the message disappear after driving a bit? Or is it a flat tire? Luckily, I’m near the Porsche Center, so I’ll have them check it on the way back.” However, since it was Golden Week and the center...

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How to Care for Your Convertible Top – Washing the Boxster’s Soft Top

Caring for the Boxster’s Soft Top The other day, my husband washed the Boxster’s soft top for the second time since we took delivery in November 2015. He’s always been the type to hand-wash our cars himself (apparently, he’s a “man who polishes his car also polishes himself” according to this blog, lol), but when it comes to the soft top, the owner’s manual clearly states, “It is not necessary to wash the convertible top...

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Tire Change for Porsche Boxster GTS – Impressions After Switching to Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

Tire Change for the Boxster Happy New Year! In 2019, I hope to continue updating this blog with fun and useful content for all readers, while enjoying it myself. Thank you very much for your continued support this year. Recently, my husband took the Boxster to Suzuka Circuit. Since the tire tread was already quite worn before the run, the tires ended up pretty beat after the session. “We need to change them immediately,” so...