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2017.11.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Is the Adaptive Cruise Control on the New Panamera Really Convenient?

Is ACC Convenient? Today, I had some errands in Nara Prefecture, so I decided to head out in the Panamera Turbo. Most of the route from my home to Nara is on the highway, but on busy roads like the Hanshin Expressway—where you have to watch out for unmarked police cars, speed cameras, and heavy traffic—the ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) is incredibly handy. So today, I’d like to give a brief introduction to the ACC...

2017.11.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2017.11.08Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

New Porsche Panamera Turbo: Is the City Fuel Economy Really Below 4.0 km/l?

Picking Up from Kindergarten in the Panamera It was raining today. Actually, I’ve recently decided to walk when picking up my daughter from kindergarten, but since it was raining, I took the Panamera instead. As usual, when I went to pick her up, she kept rubbing her eyes saying they hurt, so on the way back, we stopped by a convenience store to buy some snacks and then a pharmacy to get some eye drops...

2017.11.08Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2017.10.30Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Driving the Porsche Panamera Turbo on the Royu Driveway in Thick Fog

A Sudden Trip to the Royu Driveway Yesterday brought an intense downpour. In the morning, I took my eldest daughter to her kindergarten’s Halloween event in the Panamera, braving the heavy rain. The three of us—my eldest daughter, youngest daughter, and I—joined the festivities. By evening, the rain had stopped and the sky began to clear, so I took the wheel and drove the family up the Royu Driveway in the Panamera. It was my...

2017.10.30Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2017.10.17Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Points to Consider for Breaking in a Porsche Panamera, from a Car-Loving Husband

Do You Do a Break-In Run? In a recent article, I received a question: “Don’t you do a break-in run? Since opinions vary, it would be helpful to hear your husband’s thoughts as well.” My husband said that our trip to the WEC last weekend was partly for the purpose of breaking in the car. Since I didn’t know much about break-in runs myself, I asked him about it. My Husband’s View on Break-In Runs...

2017.10.17Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2017.10.10Reviews & Test Drives, Lamborghini

Riding in a Lamborghini Huracán

Counting down to the Panamera Turbo delivery day… The Panamera delivery day is Thursday, October 12th. How do you even count days like this? Including today, three days left? Or since it’s the day after tomorrow, maybe it’s two days if you don’t count today? …Well, whatever. Yesterday, my husband and our good friend H went out to the Royu Driveway. H’s beloved car is a Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4. Come to think of it, when...

2017.10.10Reviews & Test Drives, Lamborghini

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2017.10.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

The Charm of the Porsche Panamera – How It Differs from the Mercedes-Benz S-Class

When Will the Panamera Arrive? I still haven’t received any news from the dealer that the Panamera, shipped by sea, has arrived in Japan. The delivery is scheduled for October 12, one week from now, but I can’t help but wonder if it’s safely arrived… Could it have been involved in an accident en route? Or what if the color turns out different when it arrives? I just can’t stop worrying. Now, the Porsche Panamera...

2017.10.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2017.09.28Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

What’s the Difference Between the Panamera Turismo and the Panamera?

Panamera Turismo, Announced A few days ago, Porsche announced the “Panamera Turbo SE Hybrid Sport Turismo.” I thought, “Oh, interesting,” and checked the Porsche Japan website, but the Panamera Turismo wasn’t listed in the lineup yet. By the way, on that day my husband was making a big fuss about the “911 GT3 Touring Package (no large wing, 6-speed MT only) being released!!” Then, when my husband excitedly told Mr. H from the Porsche dealer—who...

2017.09.28Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2017.09.25Reviews & Test Drives, BMW

Impressions of the BMW 523i Loaner Until the Panamera Turbo Delivery

Farewell to the Panamera Edition Yesterday, the Panamera finally left our home. Our dealer representative, Mr. H, was scheduled to pick up the Panamera at 1 PM, so around 12:45, I went to the garage to grab something I’d left in my pocket, only to find Mr. H already waiting. He had arrived early and was kindly waiting in front of the house. “I’m sorry to keep you waiting,” I hurriedly called my husband, grabbed...

2017.09.25Reviews & Test Drives, BMW

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2017.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Test Drive Comparison Review of the New Panamera 4S and New Panamera Turbo

Test Drive Review of the New Panamera I previously went for a test drive in both the new Panamera 4S and the new Panamera Turbo. I even wrote about that experience on my blog, but the Turbo’s acceleration and high-speed stability were so incredible that I got completely overwhelmed and ended up writing a review that didn’t quite make sense… →The story of how I felt utterly defeated after test driving the new Panamera Turbo....

2017.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2017.08.23Reviews & Test Drives

First Time Test Drive of the Toyota Prius – Pros and Cons Compared to the Panamera

My Family’s Car, the Prius Yesterday, I had the chance to drive my family’s Prius for the first time. Well, it was only for about 20 minutes, swapping driving duties with my dad at a highway service area until we got off the expressway… The Prius at my parents’ house is about 10 years old, so it’s quite an old model. Also, just based on image alone, I thought the Prius might feel light and...

2017.08.23Reviews & Test Drives