Reviews & Test Drives

2022.04.06Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive of Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (991 Early Model)｜Insights Gained by Compa...

Eleven 991 Early Model Grades Reported So Far So far, the 991 early models I have reported on this blog are as follows. I’ve experienced as many as 11 different grades. I believe very few people in the world have compared this many 991 early models not just on short city drives but on winding roads like I have (laughs). Carrera 4S Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet Carrera GTS Cabriolet Targa 4S Carrera Carrera 4 GTS...

2022.04.06Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2022.03.30Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Testing the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS on the Circuit: How Does the AWD 911 Differ from th...

Testing the 911 Carrera 4 GTS on the Circuit Recently, I participated in a driving event hosted by the magazine ‘911Days.’ The venue was Fuji Speedway, a track I have driven many times before during driving schools and other events. This time, I brought out the early 991 Carrera 4 GTS. It’s the last naturally aspirated 3.8L engine Carrera combined with all-wheel drive in the GTS model. While I’ve driven RR and mid-engine Porsches on...

2022.03.30Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2022.03.24Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive Review of the New Porsche 911 GT3 (992)｜Truly Otherworldly! Overwhelming High...

The day has finally arrived. It’s time to test drive the latest 992-generation 911, and not just any model—the newest GT3. Speaking of the GT3, I previously owned the late-model 991 GT3 Touring Package. I also currently own a 992 Carrera, so I’d like to explore the appeal of the new GT3 while comparing it to the previous GT3 and Carrera models. 992 Porsche 911 GT3 This time, I had the chance to test drive...

2022.03.24Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2022.03.19Reviews & Test Drives, How to Buy a Porsche, Porsche 911

Exquisite Air-Cooled Porsche 964｜Complete Delivery Story and Test Drive Review

I’d like to report on the delivery process and my impressions from test driving the Porsche 911 (964 model) of my good friend TAKURO, which was finally delivered. 964 Delivery Last autumn, one morning while casually browsing Instagram, I saw a story from a certain shop announcing that a 964 with a manual transmission had arrived. I captured the screen and immediately emailed TAKURO, who had been searching for a 964. He quickly contacted the...

2022.03.19Reviews & Test Drives, How to Buy a Porsche, Porsche 911

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2022.03.05Reviews & Test Drives, Recommended Car Accessories

Replacing the Boxster’s Factory Navigation with a Display Audio｜DMH-SZ700 Review

Dissatisfaction with the Factory Navigation The Japanese-spec 981 and early 991 models come equipped with a factory Clarion navigation system. Originally, the domestic models come with Porsche’s own navigation system called PCM, similar to the late 991 and 718 models, but for some reason, the Japanese-spec cars have this different setup. This has some surprisingly significant drawbacks. First, the design feels like an aftermarket add-on. More importantly, while the domestic PCM systems output digital audio,...

2022.03.05Reviews & Test Drives, Recommended Car Accessories

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2022.02.28Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive of the New Porsche 911 Carrera (992): The Charm of the Basic Model

Porsche 911 Carrera Type 992 It’s been about a year and a half since I purchased the new Porsche 911, the 992 Carrera Cabriolet. Since then, I’ve driven over 8,000 km on tours, city drives, commuting, and even on the circuit. It’s very easy to use, and I feel that the 992’s usability and comfort in city driving, commuting, and shopping scenes surpass those of the previous 991. Also, the 992’s performance at the limit...

2022.02.28Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2022.02.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive: Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (991 Early Model) – A Fully Loaded Masterpiece

The Early 991 Carrera 4S Lately, many people around me have been buying early 991 models. What everyone consistently praises is the NA engine’s sound and rev feel. While Porsche may still produce NA 911s in the future, this generation represents the last NA engine 911s from an era before stricter noise regulations and without GPFs. That makes many eager to get their hands on one now. I’m one of them, having purchased an early...

2022.02.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2022.02.03Reviews & Test Drives, Volkswagen

Test Driving the Volkswagen Golf R (Golf 7): What Sets It Apart from the Standard Golf?

Volkswagen Golf There’s a car we once had at home that I deeply regretted letting go. Even now, my wife and I often say, “That car was really well made, wasn’t it?” That car was the Volkswagen Golf. Back then, I drove the Golf 7 Early Model ALLSTAR, a special edition that was a slightly upgraded version of the 1.2 base grade. It was an incredibly versatile car, perfect for everything from daily commuting and...

2022.02.03Reviews & Test Drives, Volkswagen

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2022.01.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive: Porsche 964 Carrera RS (Touring) – What Sets It Apart from the Standard Carrera?

Porsche 911 Carrera RS (964 Model) It’s been about three and a half years since the air-cooled Porsche 911 (964 model) Carrera 2 came to our home. Captivated by the analog feel that modern Porsches no longer have, and the handling that directly reflects driving skill, I still find the 964 endlessly fresh and enjoyable to drive. It’s a car that’s fun even without pushing it hard, enjoyable at any speed or situation—from city streets...

2022.01.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2022.01.07Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Porsche 911

GTS Trio of 981 and Early 991! An Exhilarating Touring Day in Okayama

The other day, my friend Tomozō-san took delivery of his 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (early 991), so the three of us—TAKURO’s 981 Boxster GTS, my Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, and Tomozō’s car—headed out for a day trip touring the usual wide-area Okayama farm roads. This time, I’d like to share a report on that tour and my impressions of the Carrera GTS Cabriolet. AM 7:30 I met up with TAKURO at a convenience store, and...

2022.01.07Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Porsche 911