Reviews & Test Drives

2023.11.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test-Driving a Porsche 911 Carrera S (992) with PASM Sport Suspension, Rear-Axle Steering...

A 992 Carrera S Loaded with Options My younger brother has bought another car. He and I are complete opposites. He loves Ferraris, G-Class Mercedes, Lamborghinis, Okinawa, Richard Mille watches, and Hublot watches—in other words, he goes all-in on the picture-perfect “successful person” lifestyle（笑） That’s why, in principle, he isn’t a fan of understated cars like Porsches, which put driving first. He’s always complaining about their limited features and plain interiors. So it was a...

2023.11.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.11.01Reviews & Test Drives, BMW

BMW M8 Gran Coupe Review: How Does It Compare with the 840i and Porsche Panamera?

BMW M8 Gran Coupe Competition I recently had the chance to drive the BMW M8 Gran Coupe, and I’d like to share my impressions. I’ve written many times on this blog about how much I like BMW. I’m especially fond of the M3 (and M4), and the M badge has always held a special appeal for me. It represents one of the three cars I’ve dreamed of owning at least once in my life: a...

2023.11.01Reviews & Test Drives, BMW

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2023.10.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

The Appeal of the Porsche 997 GT3: Rediscovering the Joy of Analog Driving

For some reason, this blog has very few articles about the 997 and 987. It’s not that I have anything against them—in fact, I’m very interested in these generations of Porsches. It’s just that, for whatever reason, surprisingly few people in my circle own one, so I haven’t had many opportunities to get behind the wheel. A reader recently invited me to take a closer look at their car, and I was delighted to accept...

2023.10.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.10.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Why the Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) Is the Ultimate 911

I recently had the chance to drive a 992-generation 911 Turbo S. I’ve written about driving the 992 Turbo S on the blog before, but some time has passed, and my experience and perspective have evolved. So I’d like to take another look at what makes the Turbo S so special. The Porsche 911 Turbo S At Porsche, “Turbo” is about more than simply having a turbocharged engine. One clue is that even the all-electric...

2023.10.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Early-, Mid-, or Late-Model Porsche Macan? What I Learned Driving an Early Macan Turbo

A little while ago, a friend bought a used early-model Macan Turbo. It was in excellent condition and came equipped with air suspension and the Sport Exhaust system. I’ve written about the early Macan Turbo a few times before, but I wanted to take another look at it—and compare it with the mid- and late-model versions. The Early-Model Macan Turbo The Macan has been around for a long time and has received two facelifts so...

2023.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

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2023.09.02Reviews & Test Drives

Range Rover Autobiography P530 Review: A First Drive

My younger brother, who occasionally appears on this blog, recently bought a Range Rover Autobiography. I thought it would be a great opportunity to take it for a drive and share my impressions. Trading in a Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 He bought the Range Rover to replace his GLS 580, which I introduced on the blog previously. This is the long-wheelbase model, so it’s enormous—about the same size as the GLS. From the front, though, it...

2023.09.02Reviews & Test Drives

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2023.08.07Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

Test-Driving the Porsche 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster T: What Makes the 718 “T” Different?

I recently had the chance to drive both the base-model 718 Cayman and the 718 Boxster T. Here’s my take on each—and what sets them apart. 718 Cayman (Base Model) First up is the base-model 718 Cayman. This particular car had very few performance options, making it about as basic as a 718 Cayman gets. I’ve reviewed the 718 Cayman a few times before, but I’d like to share some fresh impressions. Its suspension is...

2023.08.07Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

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2023.08.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (992) Test Drive: How It Compares with the Carrera T

I finally got the chance to drive the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (992), a car I’d been curious about for a long time. Here’s my take, with comparisons to the Carrera T we own. Porsche GTS Models: The Sweet Spot Between Carrera and GT Porsche’s lineup is generally divided into three main trims: the base model, the S, and the GTS. There are also models such as the T and the GT3, but as they’re...

2023.08.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.07.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Carrera T (992) Review After 1,500 km: Perfectly Balanced and Truly Emotional

Porsche 911 Carrera T It’s been almost two months since our Porsche 911 Carrera T arrived at our home. My wife is the car’s primary driver and has been doing most of the running-in. I only borrow it from time to time, rather than driving it every day. But I’ve recently had a chance to spend some proper time behind the wheel, so I’d like to share my thoughts on the Carrera T. I have...

2023.07.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.06.23Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

The Perfect Porsche? A 992 Carrera T Test Drive Through an Owner’s Eyes

The Carrera T: A Porsche Without Compromise The other day, my husband took our manual Carrera T to Royu and let TAKURO, a fellow Porsche owner we’ve gotten to know as a couple, take the wheel. You can find him on Twitter. “TAKURO was absolutely blown away,” my husband told me with a laugh after he got home. “He kept saying, ‘This is the perfect Porsche!’ ‘I love it—I want one!’ ‘Hey, could I have...

2023.06.23Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911