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2021.12.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Test Drive of the Panamera GTS (Late 970): What Only the 970 Has, What Only the GTS Has

This blog was started by my wife, inspired by the arrival of our 970 Panamera Edition (base model). She was deeply impressed by its driving, and almost every day she would tell me about the Panamera’s charms. Naturally, I also really liked the 970 Panamera, and especially the Edition was a wonderfully balanced car that made driving truly enjoyable. This time, I had the opportunity to test drive the GTS, so I’d like to share...

2021.12.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2021.12.24Reviews & Test Drives, BMW

The Supreme V10 Engine! Test Driving the BMW M5 (E60)

BMW M5 I’ve written several times before about my love for BMW, but among them, there was one car I admired deeply in the past. That is the E60 M5. Back then, whenever I spotted an M5 or M6 on the streets, which was quite rare, I remember thinking, “How on earth could someone ever own a car like that?” It was such a distant dream for me, a flower on a high peak I...

2021.12.24Reviews & Test Drives, BMW

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2021.12.22Reviews & Test Drives, How to Buy a Porsche, Porsche Cayman

What’s the Difference Between the 981 Cayman and 718 Cayman? Which One Suits You?

The other day, I had the chance to borrow a base model 718 Cayman as a loaner. And just about a month ago, I also happened to drive a base model 981 Cayman. This time, rather than a test drive report or review, I want to focus on the characteristics I feel these two 98x-series cars have, and what exactly sets them apart. The 718 and 981 Caymans To be precise, 718 is the model...

2021.12.22Reviews & Test Drives, How to Buy a Porsche, Porsche Cayman

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2021.12.17Reviews & Test Drives, Suzuki

Fitting SWK Lowering Springs on the Swift Sport (ZC33S): How Did the Driving and Ride Com...

Recently, I wrote a review of the Swift Sport in its completely stock condition. Since then, I customized it by installing SWK’s lowering sport spring set, so this time I’d like to share my review and impressions. SWK Lowering Sport Spring Set (ZC33S) The springs I installed this time are sold by SWK (Suzuki Works Kurume), a dealer operating Suzuki Arena Kurume West. When deciding on lowering, I focused on the following points: Since my...

2021.12.17Reviews & Test Drives, Suzuki

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2021.12.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Long-Awaited 718 Cayman GT4 Test Drive Review: How Does It Differ from the Spider?

For some reason, this is actually my first time writing a test drive article on the GT4. This time, I drove the 718 Cayman GT4. I’ve driven the sibling 718 Spider several times, so I’d like to focus on the differences between the two in this review. 718 Cayman GT4 The GT4 is a grade developed by Porsche’s GT division, so its origins differ somewhat from the regular models. Equipped with exclusive features like Adaptive...

2021.12.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

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2021.12.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive: Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet (991.1) – How Different Is It from the Co...

911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet This time, I had the chance to test drive the 991.1 (early 991) Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet. The name is a bit of a mouthful, but to sum it up, it’s the all-wheel-drive GTS model in an open-top version—basically the convertible counterpart to my own Carrera 4 GTS coupe. It’s an extremely rare model. Just the Carrera 4 GTS and the AWD GTS are already scarce, but add the convertible...

2021.12.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2021.12.01Reviews & Test Drives, Suzuki

Thorough Review of the Swift Sport (ZC33S, Fully Stock)! What Did a Porsche Owner Husband...

It’s been almost two months since the Swift Sport arrived at our home. Recently, we installed lowering springs, but here I’d like to share my husband’s impressions of the car in its completely stock condition. Evaluation & Review of the Fully Stock Swift Sport (ZC33S) Suzuki doesn’t officially require a break-in period, but after the 1,000 km initial inspection and oil change, the so-called “break-in” is basically complete. Both the driver and the car have...

2021.12.01Reviews & Test Drives, Suzuki

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2021.11.29Reviews & Test Drives

I Asked My Husband, Who Test-Drives Different Porsches Almost Every Week, About His Appro...

My Husband, Who Test-Drives Porsches Almost Every Week My husband often gets to drive Porsches owned by acquaintances, as well as cars from various other manufacturers, almost every week on the Royu Driveway. Later, he shares his test drive reports here on the blog. He says each test drive lasts about 15 minutes, but owners are often surprised and say, “How can you write so much after such a short test drive?” If he can...

2021.11.29Reviews & Test Drives

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2021.11.26Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive: Porsche 911 Targa 4S (991 Early Model) – Enjoying the Ultimate Ride with PDCC!

Porsche 911 Targa 4S Lately, I’ve had the chance to test drive the early 991 models quite often. Everyone truly falls in love with this naturally aspirated engine, unanimously praising its thrilling sound and feel. This time, I drove the early 991 Targa 4S. When it comes to the Targa, its production numbers are even lower than the GT3 variants, making it the rarest 911 grade. On top of that, this particular car is Racing...

2021.11.26Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2021.11.18Reviews & Test Drives

Test Drive of the New Toyota Harrier! How Does a Porsche Owner Husband Rate It?

My husband had the chance to test drive the new Toyota Harrier, so he wrote down his impressions. Please have a look if you’re interested. New Harrier Gasoline 2WD Z Grade Recently, a friend bought the new Toyota Harrier, and my husband got to test drive it. As usual, instead of focusing on the interior and exterior details or usability, he wanted to report mainly on how it drives. The model he tested was the...

2021.11.18Reviews & Test Drives