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Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

Impressions of Owning the Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 4MATIC Coupe (C217)

Goodbye, S63 Coupe Since its delivery last April, I haven’t really introduced the AMG S63 4MATIC Coupe (C217) much on the blog. This model was released in 2014 and we bought it used. 夫がS63AMGクーペを買ってきた−納車後の夫の感想は？ We usually kept this S63 parked at my husband’s workplace, so it hasn’t been driven much, but unfortunately, he has decided to part with it now. So, taking advantage of the opportunity, including a recent drive together on the Royu Driveway,...

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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Porsche 718 Cayman S Test Drive – Taking on the Royu Driveway in Sport Plus Mode!

Panamera Recall The other day, I received a letter from Porsche Japan regarding a recall for the 971 Panamera. Upon opening it, I read: “Due to improper programming in the electric power steering control unit, steering assist may be lost while driving. This could result in increased steering effort.” That said, I had never noticed any such issue before, so I thought our Panamera was probably fine. Then, Mr. H from the Porsche Center promptly...

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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

A Personal Addendum to Roperaio’s Porsche Panamera Turbo Test Drive Review

Roperaio’s Review of the Panamera Turbo The other day, my husband said, “There’s a Panamera Turbo review on Roperaio’s YouTube channel!” and immediately started watching the nearly 40-minute video. As soon as he finished, he said this: “Hmm… I get what he’s saying, but it’s not quite right. It feels like there wasn’t enough prep beforehand, and the power and handling of the Panamera Turbo weren’t really evaluated enough, so the true greatness didn’t come...

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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Test Driving the Porsche 718 Cayman – What’s Changed from the 981?

Finally, a Chance to Drive the 718 Cayman The other day, I went to our local Porsche Center, where we always get great service, to have the speakers in our air-cooled 911 replaced. And to my surprise, they lent me a 718 Cayman as a loaner car! That morning, after dropping off my daughters at their respective daycare centers, I headed to the Porsche Center. Upon entering the showroom, right in front of me was...

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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

The Porsche 991.2 GT3 (MT) Automatically Matches Engine Speed Even When Shifting Up!?

Husband Researches the GT3 The other day, my husband quickly ordered a 911 GT3 Touring (991.2), but even after that, he keeps gathering information at home by reading online reviews and magazines about the GT3 Touring. I think, “Since you already ordered it, isn’t it a bit late to keep researching?” but then I remembered that before the delivery of our 971 Panamera, he was also ordering and thoroughly reading magazines about the Panamera and...

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Reviews & Test Drives, Nissan

My Husband Test Drives the Nissan GT-R Black Edition – Impressions and How It Differs fro...

Our Home at the End of 2018 Last year at the end of December, my daughters and I spent about a week at my parents’ house, while my husband enjoyed driving alone and going on free-spirited tours during that time. Actually, this is our family’s usual way of spending year-end and long holidays. I get a break from childcare and housework at my parents’, my husband can tour freely like when he was single, the...

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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Testing Porsche Panamera on the Highway – Does ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) Really Impro...

Driving the Panamera on the Highway The other day, I had some errands in Nagoya on a weekday, so I decided to drive my Panamera from home to Nagoya using the highway. However, since I had the impression that the Meishin and Shin-Meishin Expressways are often crowded with trucks and cars, I thought, “Maybe it would be easier to drive using ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) the whole way.” Since I was at it, I thought...

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Reviews & Test Drives, Ferrari

A Mini Touring Trip in the Ferrari 488 Spider – Impressions and Comparisons with Porsche ...

Ferrari 488 Spider Previously on the blog, I wrote that my brother-in-law apparently bought a Ferrari. Just recently, my husband went on a brotherly touring trip with that freshly delivered Ferrari 488 Spider. Since his brother had some work-related inspections to do, he tagged along, heading north on Route 29, crossing the snow-dusted Tokura Pass, and extending their journey toward the Tottori area. When my husband came home that day, he said, “It was pretty...

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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

What’s the Truth About the Tiptronic in the Air-Cooled Porsche 911 (964C2)?

Manual or Tiptronic? When my husband was deciding on his 911 (964C2), he was torn between “manual transmission or Tiptronic?” In the end, he chose the Tiptronic. At first, he considered a manual, but well-maintained manuals were rare, and those available were either outrageously expensive or had some kind of modification. Since he wanted a completely original condition car, he found several Tiptronic models with excellent, nearly complete maintenance records and clear provenance, all within...

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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Driving a Porsche 911 on the Highway at Night (Chugoku Expressway)!

Riding in the Air-Cooled 911 with Our Family of Four The other day, we took the air-cooled 911 (964 C2) and headed to my husband’s parents’ house with our family of four. It takes about three hours round trip on the highway from our home to their place. That morning, I was excited, thinking, “It’s our first time going out with the whole family in the air-cooled 911!” I eagerly packed souvenirs and other things...

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