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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...

Reviews & Test Drives, Ferrari
ティプトロニック | 自動車のインテリア, シフトレバー, ドライビンググローブ, 車内, PORSCHE, 911, 964
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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...

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911
車, 木, 山, 空, 屋外, 駐車場, PORSCHE, 911, 964
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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...

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911
車, 海, 空, 駐車場, 駐車場, 海辺, MERCEDES-BENZ, SL500, R129
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Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

Husband’s Overall Review After Owning the Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R129) for Six Months

The 964 Carrera 2 Has Arrived Last Friday, our long-awaited air-cooled Porsche (964 Carrera 2) finally arrived at our home. I plan to share a detailed review of its specifications and driving impressions here on the blog soon. Actually, with the arrival of this air-cooled Porsche, we decided to part ways with the Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R129) that had been with us until now. So, this time I’d like to share my husband’s impressions after owning...

Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz
車, ソファ, 段ボール, 屋内, ガレージ, 倉庫, PORSCHE, Panamera
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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Going There in a Porsche Panamera, Returning in a Daihatsu Move: What I Learned Comparing...

To Nakabayashi Kogyo Previously, at Nakabayashi Kogyo, a long-established manufacturer of automotive body covers, I arranged to have a body cover made for my Panamera. At Nakabayashi Kogyo, if a body cover pattern doesn’t yet exist for your car model, you can bring in the actual vehicle, and after measuring and pattern making, they will gift you the finished cover free of charge.(Some models are excluded) Luckily, my 971 Panamera Turbo didn’t have a pattern...

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera
車, 駐車場, 駐車場, PORSCHE, 911, 991
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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche GT3 (991.1) Test Drive Review

Finally, I got to drive the GT3 At the recent “Sunday Morning Gathering at Royu“, my husband was ecstatic after test driving the Porsche 911 GT3 (991.1). A few days later, I asked my husband for his impressions of the GT3 once he had calmed down, so today I’d like to share his thoughts. GT3 Test Drive Review ① Getting Started Before driving it, I had the image that cars made for the track tend...

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911
車, ケーキ, 駐車場, 駐車場, PORSCHE, Panamera
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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

One Year Since Porsche Panamera Delivery! What We Love, What We Don’t, and Our Thoughts

What Day is October 12th? Last year on October 12th, a Panamera Turbo arrived at our home. Has it only been one year? It feels like it’s been about three. Here’s the mileage and other details: 〘One Year Review〙 ・Mileage: 13,749 km ・Oil top-up: once ・Oil changes: three times (initial inspection, at 6,500 km, and one-year inspection) ・Flat tire: once (minor puncture fixed during the one-year inspection, so no tire replacement) ・Breakdowns: No major issues,...

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera
車, スーツケース, 駐車場, PORSCHE, Cayman, Boxster, 981
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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster’s Trunk Holds More Than You Think – Suitcases Fit with Room to Spare!

The Open Two-Seater’s Trunk “I’ve heard many people say that the Boxster’s trunk can’t hold much luggage,” and since (I used to think so too), I decided to put that to the test. Because the Boxster features a “mid-engine layout with the engine placed in the middle of the chassis,” it has trunks both in the front and rear. To open the trunk, you either pull this lever under the driver’s seat, or press the...

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster