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2022.05.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Shikoku & Kyushu Touring in Porsche 911 (992) Part 2

Starting from Katsurahama The second day began in Nankoku City. The clear skies remained as usual. I had planned to get up early and take a morning stroll along Katsurahama, but I overslept. Hurriedly got ready and checked out. First, I drove the 911 to Katsurahama. After previously visiting the Kaizumi Shrine (Ryuo-gu) there, I felt my luck improved, so this was a thank-you visit. Though the sun was already high, the Pacific Ocean viewed...

2022.05.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2022.04.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Impressions After a Week with the Porsche Macan｜How Does It Differ from the Cayenne and ...

Macan S The other day, my 991 early Carrera 4 GTS was due for inspection, so I took it to the dealer. At that time, I was able to borrow a Macan S as a loaner, so I’d like to share my impressions. This Macan is the pre-touchscreen interior model currently on sale, featuring the 2019 minor facelift with the connected rear tail lamps, often called the mid-cycle model. The specs include a 3.0 L...

2022.04.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

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2022.04.12Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

The Ultimate 911 Ever! Test Driving the Porsche 911 GT2RS | Can You Tame the Beast?

The Ultimate 911 GT2RS Weissach Package I’ve written many reviews on the GT3 before, but this is my very first test drive report of the GT2RS. First, let me explain what kind of car the GT2RS is, which belongs to a category above the GT3. Porsche’s GT lineup consists of five types. There’s the famous GT3, the GT4 for the Cayman, the GT for the Cayenne, the legendary GT1 (which is no longer in production...

2022.04.12Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2022.04.10Reviews & Test Drives

Test Drive of the Bentley Continental GT Convertible｜Enjoying the Power and Composure of...

Continental GT I had previously test-driven the Bentley Continental GT when considering replacing my Panamera. That was the W12 coupe, and the test drive was in the city, but this time, I had the opportunity to drive the W12-powered convertible on mountain roads. From my earlier city drive, the impression was that it felt sportier than the typical Bentley image. The basic ride quality was quite similar to the Panamera Turbo I was driving at...

2022.04.10Reviews & Test Drives

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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