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2020.10.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Interior Options of the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992 Model)

About the 911 Cabriolet Interior Today, I’d like to introduce the interior of our 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992 model) that was delivered last month. My husband described the concept of this 911 Cabriolet as a “calm, mature 911.” With that in mind, here are the interior specifications and options for this 911 Cabriolet: ・Interior color: Standard Interior Black/Mojave Beige, partial leather ・Interior: Sports seats, seat ventilation (front), multifunction GT sports steering wheel, storage package ・Leather...

2020.10.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2020.10.07Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Open Tops Are the Best! What I Learned from Driving a Convertible

Convertibles I’ve heard that “compared to Europe and the U.S., the percentage of people choosing the Cabriolet model among the 911 lineup in Japan is very low.” For Porsche, the split between coupe and Cabriolet is almost even in Europe and the U.S., but in Japan, it’s reportedly only about 10%. Indeed, it’s rare to spot convertibles on Japanese streets. Before, when I saw someone driving a convertible, I sometimes looked at them a bit...

2020.10.07Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2020.10.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

First Impressions After 500km with Our Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992)

My husband wrote an article sharing his impressions after driving the 911 Cabriolet post-delivery. Please take a look if you’re interested. First Impressions of the 911 Cabriolet (992) It’s hard to believe it’s already been about two weeks since the Porsche 911 arrived at our home. We haven’t done any really long trips yet, but he’s taken every chance to drive it, and now that we’ve hit around 500 km, I’d like to share his...

2020.10.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2020.10.03Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster

What I Felt Driving the Boxster (981, MT) for the First Time in Two Months

Getting Back in the Boxster After a Long Time My husband recently said, “I’ll watch the kids, so go drive the car. It’ll be good for a change of pace.” He says things like this as if he were a godsend. Of course, he often goes out driving alone on his days off, but now when he comes home, even without me saying anything, he’ll say, “Why don’t you go drive the car?” I’m truly...

2020.10.03Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster

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2020.09.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayenne

Why Did We Decide to Buy the Cayenne E-Hybrid? The Decisive Factors

Recently, I wrote an article about the delivery of our Cayenne E-Hybrid, and my husband has now written about why we chose the hybrid model among the Cayenne lineup in the first place. I’ll share impressions on driving performance, comfort, and fuel economy after we’ve put more miles on it. Initially, We Were Looking for a Base Cayenne The decision to purchase the Cayenne E-Hybrid came about quite quickly this time, so I’d like to...

2020.09.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayenne

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2020.09.23Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayenne

First Impressions of the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid on Delivery Day

Cayenne E-Hybrid, Delivered I recently wrote an article about how the Cayenne E-Hybrid arrived at our home, and today I want to share my first impressions from driving it on delivery day. I plan to share my husband’s first impressions in a separate article soon. First Impressions of the Cayenne E-Hybrid Regarding the current Cayenne model, I have had the chance to test drive the Cayenne, Cayenne S, and Cayenne S Coupe before, but the...

2020.09.23Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayenne

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2020.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996) Test Drive Impressions

Recently, my husband had the chance to test drive a 996-generation 911 Carrera 4S owned by an acquaintance, and he wrote down his impressions. Please have a look if you’re interested. 911 Carrera 4S Test Drive The other day, I had the opportunity to experience driving a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, and I’d like to share my impressions from that time. The model driven was the 996-generation Carrera 4S. The 996 is a milestone model...

2020.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2020.09.05Reviews & Test Drives, BMW

Test Drive of the BMW Z4 M40i｜How Does a Boxster Owner Feel?

Recently, my husband has had the chance to test drive various classic cars owned by acquaintances. I’m truly envious… Just the other day, he got to drive the BMW Z4 M40i and kindly wrote up his impressions. Please have a look if you’re interested. The Joy of Driving, BMW The other day, I had the opportunity to experience the BMW Z4 M40i, and I’d like to share my impressions from that drive. I’ve mentioned this...

2020.09.05Reviews & Test Drives, BMW

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2020.08.28Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

[Porsche 911 Turbo (991.1) Test Drive] Why Porsche’s ‘Turbo’ Is Truly Special!

One fine day, my husband casually went for a drive on the Royu Driveway, and ended up alongside a 911 Turbo, hit it off with the owner, and they swapped cars for a spin. So, he wrote up a test drive report—please enjoy it if you’re interested. About the Porsche 911 Turbo Recently, I was fortunate enough to get a chance to test drive a Porsche 911 Turbo (early 991 model). It was my first...

2020.08.28Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2020.08.20Reviews & Test Drives

How Does a Porsche Owner Feel Driving His Brother’s New Alphard?

The other day, my husband got to drive my younger brother’s Alphard, and he wrote an article sharing his impressions from the test drive. I couldn’t ride along since I was back at my parents’ house for childbirth, but I really wanted to experience the rear seats myself. So, if you’re interested, please take a look below. Why an Alphard? My younger brother, who occasionally appears on this blog, apparently bought another car following his...

2020.08.20Reviews & Test Drives