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2025.03.06Reviews & Test Drives, The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche Taycan

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT: A GT Model That Doesn’t Compromise in Everyday Driving

Porsche’s Grade Strategy: Distinct Personalities for Each Model This time, I’d like to share my impressions of the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT’s position within the Porsche lineup, based on my experience since delivery. First of all, Porsche is known for offering a wide variety of grades within each model. For example, the 911 lineup ranges from the base Carrera to Carrera S, Carrera GTS, Turbo, Turbo S, GT3, GT3 RS, and GT2 RS, covering a...

2025.03.06Reviews & Test Drives, The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche Taycan

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2025.03.03Reviews & Test Drives, Live Streaming, Porsche Taycan, Our Car Life

[Live Stream Summary] Vol.70: The Electric Sports Car Beyond Imagination! The Taycan Turb...

This is a summary article of the recent live stream radio show “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.” Feel free to listen during your commute, school runs, or while driving in your Porsche. If you enjoy the content, please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel! Main Topics and Content Background on Purchasing the Taycan Turbo GT [04:00] In October, during negotiations at the dealer for the new Taycan, the Turbo GT Visor Package was...

2025.03.03Reviews & Test Drives, Live Streaming, Porsche Taycan, Our Car Life

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2025.03.01Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Taycan

The Most Powerful Porsche Ever Delivered! Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package – The Sho...

As I had been announcing on X (formerly Twitter) and during live streams, the Porsche I ordered has finally been delivered. Here is the delivery report and my first impressions. The Porsche in question is the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package. What is the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package? The Taycan is Porsche’s first electric vehicle and a 4-door coupe that boasts sports car-level performance—a true Porsche sports car. Among the...

2025.03.01Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Taycan

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2025.02.22Reviews & Test Drives, Nissan

Fairlady Z NISMO (RZ34) 500km Post-Delivery Review: The True Value and Surprising Sides S...

This time, I’d like to share my impressions of the Nissan Fairlady Z NISMO after about two weeks and roughly 500 km of driving since delivery. The previous review received a lot of attention and great feedback. フェアレディZ NISMO (RZ34)が納車！ポルシェ乗りのファーストインプレッション Back then, I wrote about my impressions on delivery day and the following few days, but since then, the car’s break-in has gone smoothly, and I myself have gotten quite used to the car. So...

2025.02.22Reviews & Test Drives, Nissan

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2025.02.15Reviews & Test Drives, Nissan

Fairlady Z NISMO (RZ34) Delivered! A Porsche Owner’s First Impression

It’s been a long wait… After two and a half years of anticipation, the Nissan Fairlady Z NISMO (RZ34) has finally arrived at my doorstep. The story behind ordering the Fairlady Z NISMO is a bit complicated. Initially, I had applied for the regular Fairlady Z model, but then the NISMO version was announced. I entered the lottery and was lucky enough to win. Not wanting to miss this chance, I decided to switch to...

2025.02.15Reviews & Test Drives, Nissan

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2025.02.05Reviews & Test Drives

A Boxster Driver’s Second Test Drive of the Mazda Roadster (ND) – Perfect for Japan’s Win...

Reuniting with the ND Roadster This time, I had the opportunity to test drive Mazda’s ND Roadster. Actually, I had driven it once about five and a half years ago, but this time I was able to rediscover its charm anew. マツダ ロードスター（ND）に試乗。ボクスター乗りが運転するとどう感じるのか？ The car I drove this time was recently purchased by a Porsche 718 GT4 owner. This owner fell in love with the Roadster after experiencing a friend’s and decided to buy one...

2025.02.05Reviews & Test Drives

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2025.01.24Reviews & Test Drives

Driving on Snowy Roads with Tesla and Pirelli All-Season Tires! A 1100km Touring Real-Wor...

Driving on Snowy Roads with All-Season Tires Previously, I introduced on this blog the installation of Pirelli’s all-season tire “Cinturato All Season SF 3” (Cinturato All Season SF3) on a Tesla. This time, as a follow-up, I’m reporting on how these tires performed on snowy roads. ピレリの新型オールシーズンタイヤ「Cinturato All Season SF 3」を購入 – テスラモデル3に履かせてみた First, I want to clarify upfront that when you say you drove on snow with all-season tires in Japan, you inevitably hear...

2025.01.24Reviews & Test Drives

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2024.12.31Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Taycan

Announcing the 2024 Test Drive of the Year! Exploring the Charm of the Award-Winning Clas...

Looking Back at the Cars We Drove in 2024 With just a few hours left in 2024, it’s time to reflect. As usual, we’re excited to present the annual “Test Drive of the Year” here at “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.” Although it was a busy year with fewer opportunities to test drive, here’s a recap of the cars I drove in 2024: Toyota GRMN Yaris Tesla Model 3 Performance Toyota Crown Sport Porsche 991 911 50th...

2024.12.31Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Taycan

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2024.12.01Reviews & Test Drives

Impressions from a Full-Throttle Test Drive of the Toyota GRMN Yaris by a Porsche Enthusiast

Reuniting with the GRMN Yaris: Anticipation for Full-Throttle Driving I had the opportunity to test drive the Toyota GRMN Yaris once again. During my previous drive, the car was brand new and still in the break-in period, so I was limited to engine speeds between 3000 and 4000 rpm. Even then, I was impressed by its powerful performance, solid chassis, and excellent handling. 限定500台のトヨタ・GRMNヤリスに試乗｜ポルシェ乗りが乗るとどう感じた？ This time, with the break-in period over, I was invited by...

2024.12.01Reviews & Test Drives

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2024.11.27Reviews & Test Drives, Tesla

The Ultimate Tesla Model 3! What Happens When a Long Range Owner Drives the ‘Performance’...

Overview and Specs of the Model 3 Performance I had the opportunity to test drive Tesla’s Model 3 Performance. This car is the top-tier grade in the Model 3 lineup, and its performance is truly astonishing. Let’s start by looking at the specs. The Model 3 Performance delivers a maximum output of 460 horsepower, with an impressive 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 3.1 seconds. This figure surpasses the Porsche 911 GT3 and rivals the...

2024.11.27Reviews & Test Drives, Tesla