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2024.07.21Reviews & Test Drives

Test Drive Report: A Custom Abarth 595 by a Porsche Enthusiast

This time, I had the opportunity to test drive a very intriguing car. It is an Abarth 595 customized by a Porsche owner. The owner is a Porsche friend whose car I have reviewed several times before. He has a deep passion for Porsche, yet he purchased an Abarth 595 and went on to customize it extensively. Usually, this blog refrains from covering cars with extensive customizations because it’s hard to convey the true nature...

2024.07.21Reviews & Test Drives

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2024.06.23Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Tesla

Touring the Okayama Wide-Area Farm Roads in a Tesla: Is Touring in a Tesla Fun?

Meeting the Tesla Model 3 and Daily Driving Impressions It’s already been a month since the Tesla Model 3 arrived. I’ve gotten used to the controls and can now drive it completely naturally without any discomfort. Time and again, I’m impressed by Tesla’s high level of convenience. Just getting in the car and pressing the brake pedal lets it automatically decide between D or R without needing to shift gears. When stopping at a convenience...

2024.06.23Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Tesla

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2024.05.27Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life, Tesla

Tesla Has Come Home! (Part 2)｜Driving Impressions Beyond Expectations! Has It Surpassed ...

In Part 1, I reported on the delivery, the interior and exterior, and impressions of one-pedal driving around town. This time, I’d like to focus on impressions from the highway and winding roads. Highway Impressions: Like the “Nozomi” Shinkansen The impression on the highway is exactly like the “Nozomi” bullet train. It accelerates smoothly right from the tollgate and quickly reaches cruising speed. With no engine noise, you only hear the wind rushing by, making...

2024.05.27Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life, Tesla

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2024.05.24Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life, Tesla

Welcome Home, TESLA! (Part 1)｜Tesla Model 3 Highland Long Range Delivery!

On March 3rd, I took a test drive and was so impressed that I placed the order that very night. About two months later, the Tesla Model 3 (Highland) Long Range finally arrived at our home! This time, I’d like to give a detailed report covering the delivery experience, exterior, interior, and impressions of driving on winding roads—something I couldn’t fully grasp during the test drive. A Delivery Experience Unlike Any Other Tesla’s delivery process...

2024.05.24Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life, Tesla

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2024.05.18Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Porsche New Panamera Test Drive Report｜The True Sports Sedan! Top-Level Performance and ...

This time, I had the opportunity to test drive Porsche’s new Panamera, so I’d like to share a brief report. The new Panamera has finally landed in Japan. The model I drove was the base grade Panamera, just arrived in Japan. Refined Design with a Big Facelift The new Panamera is positioned more as a big facelift rather than a full model change, representing the late version of the 971 series. The Panamera Turbo I...

2024.05.18Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2024.05.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Taycan

Test Drive of the Porsche Taycan Base Model: What Sets It Apart from the 4S and Above?

What Is the Porsche Taycan Base Model? This time, I had the opportunity to test drive the base model of the Porsche Taycan. The Taycan comes in various trims, but so far, I’ve experienced almost every model except the Taycan 4, including the Turbo S, Turbo, GTS, and 4S. Having borrowed the base model for a few days, I’d like to focus this report on the differences compared to the other trims. To get straight...

2024.05.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Taycan

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2024.05.02Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life

Tesla Comes Home | Why a Porsche Owner Ordered a Tesla Model 3

The Appeal of EVs Felt Through the Porsche Taycan It’s been a month since the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo arrived at our home. My wife mainly drives it, but I’ve had the chance to drive it occasionally, and I’ve come to appreciate the charm of EVs all over again. Certainly, EVs have their downsides. However, for everyday travel, EVs are so convenient that it’s hard to find advantages in gasoline or diesel cars. The biggest...

2024.05.02Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life

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2024.04.12Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Taycan

Porsche Taycan Turbo S Test Drive｜The Closest Taycan to a 911!

Turbo S: The Top of the Taycan Lineup This time, I test drove the Porsche Taycan’s top-tier model, the Turbo S. Currently, it’s the most powerful grade in the Taycan lineup, and it’s truly an incredible car. Fast, nimble, comfortable, and easy to use. That’s the impression I got. First, the specs: the body size is the same as other Taycans. However, the power is in a league of its own. It produces 625 horsepower...

2024.04.12Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Taycan

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2024.04.07Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Taycan

Test Drive the Porsche Taycan GTS! What Sets It Apart from the 4S Cross Turismo?

A friend recently bought a Porsche Taycan GTS, so I had the chance to ride along. Here’s my test drive impression and a detailed comparison with our own Taycan 4S Cross Turismo. How My Friend Came to Buy the Taycan GTS My friend originally drove a BMW 320i, and after about five years and 50,000 km, was thinking about upgrading to a BMW 4 Series M440i Coupe. However, he suddenly developed an interest in the...

2024.04.07Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Taycan

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2024.04.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Comparing the Porsche 911 GT3 (991 Late Model, MT) with Its Predecessor

This time, I had the opportunity to drive the late-model 991 Porsche 911 GT3 (MT), so I’d like to share my review while comparing it with the 996 GT3. 996 GT3 vs 991 GT3 In my previous article, I wrote about how impressed I was after test-driving the 996 GT3, and before that excitement faded, I got the chance to drive the late-model 991 GT3. Speaking of the late 991 GT3 (MT), I once owned...

2024.04.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911