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2024.01.15Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

How Has It Been Six Months Since Taking Delivery of the 718 Cayman T? (Part 1)

About six months have passed since taking delivery of the 718 Cayman T, and the mileage has now exceeded around 2,000 km. While the break-in period isn’t completely over yet, I’ve been on a few short tours, so I thought it’s a good time to share my impressions so far. The Appeal of the 718 Cayman T, Understood Especially by Carrera T Owners The charm of the 718 Cayman T lies, above all, in its...

2024.01.15Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

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2023.12.28Reviews & Test Drives

Porsche Owners’ Choice: 2023 Test Drive Car of the Year!

Last year’s announcement of the Test Drive Car of the Year was a big hit (?). In this article, my husband, who regularly gets to drive a variety of cars thanks to readers and acquaintances, will share his top three most impressive cars he test drove in 2023. That said, all the cars were fantastic, so ranking them was quite difficult. Also, please understand that these picks reflect my husband’s personal view, who prioritizes driving...

2023.12.28Reviews & Test Drives

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2023.12.22Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive: Porsche 911 Turbo (997)｜The Origin of Turbo’s Dual Nature

Following my test drive of the 987 Cayman, I had the opportunity to drive the 997-generation 911 Turbo, so I’d like to share my report. Porsche 911 Turbo (997) The 997-generation Porsche 911 marked a break from the 996’s teardrop headlights, deliberately returning to the classic round headlights reminiscent of the air-cooled era. I vividly remember when it was first released. Its design evolved from the 993, featuring a nicely rounded body that strongly retained...

2023.12.22Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.12.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive: Porsche Cayman (987) | The Perfect Partner, Cayman

After discussing on YouTube and my blog how there are few test drive reports on generations like the 987, 997, 986, and 996, I had the opportunity to cover a late-model 987 Cayman this time, so I’d like to share my report. Late Model 987 Cayman Base Model This time, the test drive is of a late-model 987 Cayman. With the late model, the engine grew from 2.7L to 2.9L, boosting power to 265ps. Notably,...

2023.12.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.12.17Reviews & Test Drives

Test Drive of the Limited 500-unit Toyota GRMN Yaris｜What Did a Porsche Owner Think?

This time, a Porsche friend of mine was lucky enough to purchase a GRMN Yaris, so I had the chance to test drive it and would like to share my report. What is GRMN? Not just the usual “GR” but “GRMN”—this name holds an important place in Toyota’s motorsport world.This series offered by GAZOO Racing is not just a sports model. It is a designation given to vehicles that have passed rigorous testing and development...

2023.12.17Reviews & Test Drives

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2023.12.06Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayenne

Test Drive Review of the New Porsche Cayenne S Coupe: The Charm of the V8 and Evolved Dri...

New Cayenne S Coupe Recently, I had the chance to test drive Porsche’s new Cayenne S. In this post, I’d like to share my review. As always, this blog contains no promotions, so please read with confidence. Our family previously owned a Cayenne E-Hybrid. This time, I’ll draw on that experience to compare the new and old models. The new Cayenne falls under a minor facelift.The exterior changes are subtle, but the front end and...

2023.12.06Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayenne

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2023.11.30Reviews & Test Drives, The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Dakar In-Depth Review [Part 2]: Performance on the Highway and Final Thoughts

Following up on the first part of the article, this time I’d like to share the second part. Highway Performance: Stability and Power Once on the highway, still in the break-in period, I pressed the accelerator a little harder just past the tollgate. As expected from an engine based on the GTS, the power and torque surge impressively from a certain RPM range upward. At low revs, the Carrera actually felt more responsive and quicker,...

2023.11.30Reviews & Test Drives, The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911

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2023.11.28Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Thorough Review of the Porsche 911 Dakar [Part 1]: Experiencing Its True Capability on a ...

The Moment of Delivery: Expectations vs. Reality of the 911 Dakar This time, my younger brother purchased a Porsche 911 Dakar. I accompanied him to pick up the car and then we went on a roughly 900-kilometer grand touring drive together, so this report covers that experience. What kind of impression do you have of the Porsche 911 Dakar? Honestly, I wasn’t very interested in this car. I had the impression it was just a...

2023.11.28Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Porsche 911

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2023.11.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive of Porsche 911 Carrera S (992) with PASM Sports Chassis, Rear Axle Steering, a...

Fully Loaded 992 Carrera S My younger brother bought another car. He’s the complete opposite of me—he’s a Ferrari fan, loves the G-Class, Lamborghini, Okinawa, Richard Mille watches, and Hublot—basically the textbook “successful guy” in every way (laughs). So naturally, he’s not a fan of understated cars like Porsche that focus purely on driving, and he often complains about Porsche’s minimal features and plain interiors. But this time, he surprisingly bought a Porsche after a...

2023.11.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.11.01Reviews & Test Drives, BMW

Test Drive of the BMW M8 Gran Coupe｜How Does It Differ from the 840i and Porsche Panamera?

BMW M8 Gran Coupe Competition Recently, I had the opportunity to test drive the BMW M8 Gran Coupe, so I’d like to share my review. I’ve written about this before on the blog, but I really like BMW as a brand. Especially the M3 (and M4), which I love, and it’s one of the three cars I’ve wanted to own at least once in my life—from youth to old age (Porsche 911, Mercedes-Benz SL, and...

2023.11.01Reviews & Test Drives, BMW