Sharing Your Comments

We regularly share comments from our readers, and this is the fourth installment. Among the many messages we receive daily, there are plenty of valuable insights, including things even I didn’t know. Here are some selected highlights from recent comments. (Please note that comments have been lightly edited for clarity and context, with only relevant excerpts included.)

Reader Comments

1. Panamera Hybrid

[970 Plug-in Hybrid]
The 970 plug-in hybrid exceeded my expectations. If I were to be picky, I’d wish for a longer electric driving range and a bit more nimbleness in tight turns. It seems the 971 has improved electric range over the 970, and with the optional rear axle steering, it should handle tighter corners better. I’m already looking forward to my next upgrade, even if it’s a bit early to say. (IshiB)

[971 Panamera E-Hybrid: SN to IshiB]
The 971 definitely has a longer range in E-mode. Assuming you drive only on electric power, the practical limit is about 30 km, I think. But that’s enough for local errands, so I use E-mode for nearby shopping, Hybrid Auto mode for congested commutes where you just have to go with the flow, and Sports or Sports+ mode when the roads are clear and I want to push a bit. (SN)

[IshiB to SN]
For now, I drive in normal mode without choosing E-power or E-charge for city driving. The 971’s 30 km electric range sounds enviable. My 970 manages about 16 km. That’s still enough for my daily commute, so I’m eagerly waiting to install a charger at home to fully enjoy driving on electric power alone. On the highway, I occasionally switch to Sports mode, but mostly I stay in Normal mode. These days, I prefer a smooth, refined drive over sporty performance. (IshiB)

2. Porsche Coolant Temperature Gauge

The story about my husband’s Boxster coolant gauge was very helpful. My CARRERA’s coolant gauge always leans slightly to the right of center, around 90°C. Most Japanese cars are designed to stabilize at 85°C, which is usually marked at the center of the gauge, so a vertical needle indicates normal temperature. But my CARRERA’s needle is slightly tilted to the right. I was worried this might indicate a cooling system issue or that the thermostat or water pump might soon fail due to aging, but your explanation eased my concerns. Thank you! (^_^) (shimoyannjp)

3. Driving Position in Manual Transmission Cars

I drive a red Boxster GTS (MY15) with right-hand manual transmission and always enjoy reading the blog. I’m writing about clutch technique since I’m returning to an MT after 15 years and have back pain. I found this on a Boxster GTS owner’s blog at delivery time:
Introducing the “Sazaki-style Clutch Work” for driving position and back pain.
By operating the clutch with my heel down, I can start from idle without stress, making traffic jams much easier and almost like driving an automatic. I alternate between idle starts and briefly revving the engine as needed. (Lorinzer7)

4. 718

[718 Boxster]
I strongly agree that the 718’s driving feel is similar to an air-cooled Porsche (laughs). It’s like being pushed firmly from behind your hips. For me, it’s the Boxster. The sound quality is also great. And the PDK is incredibly good. Personally, I love mid-engine handling machines, but Porsche’s ability to make a high-powered rear-engine car accessible to everyone is amazing. (Runrun Runpa)

[718 Cayman MT]
With the PDK version, the shift timing differences make the Sport Chrono package almost essential. With the manual, you can drive crisply even in Normal mode around town, and Sports mode adds even more fun. (PorscheDreamer)

5. Panamera 4 Sport Turismo

My car is also a Panamera 4 Sport Turismo in Carrara White, delivered last April. I switched from a Panamera 4S (970) after 7 years, with about 4.5 million yen in options. It’s mostly used for family trips. The extra rear seat +1 is very useful with small kids. Compared to the previous 4S, it doesn’t have that punchy acceleration, but I think it’s more fun as a sports car. I didn’t expect that two large suitcases wouldn’t fit, so it’s great to get real-world info like this. (neriten)

6. Speed Camera Alerts

Orbis Alert“. It works accurately in areas like Shikoku and between Kobe and Tokyo, so it’s very useful. The only downside is that using GPS drains the phone battery quickly. I usually run it while powering the phone from the cigarette lighter socket. (vonvoyage32)

7. Touring Shikoku

I drive a 981 Cayman S and live in Shikoku, so I frequently visit Minami Awa Sunline, Yokonami Skyline, and Sadamisaki Melody Line. Shikoku offers many scenic coastal roads and fun mountain passes. Please come visit again! (ijnuj)

8. Air-Cooled 911 (964C2)

I enjoyed reading your husband’s air-cooled report♪ Personally, I love air-cooled Porsches because you can hear the sound of the engine cylinders rubbing and the gentle gurgling of circulating oil, more than the exhaust noise of modern sports cars. (Ingenia)

9. Porsche on the Circuit

As you know, I recently visited Suzuka for the first time. It’s a fantastic track but also quite intimidating. As you wrote, Porsche’s greatness lies in its ability to excel both in daily driving and on the circuit for sporty driving! ‼️ (cara)

10. Negroni Shoes

Regarding Negroni shoes, the factory order event apparently offers women’s sizes as well. That is, if you get the chance to visit Tokyo… (Tsuta)

Porsche Blog

Thank you always for reading the blog. We will continue to operate with the goal of providing enjoyable content full of various Porsche-related information. We appreciate your continued support. By the way, here are links to previous compilations of reader comments:

→ A full collection of comments from Porsche owners and those waiting for delivery!
→ More comments from Porsche owners and delivery waiters shared again!
→ Voices from Porsche owners: oil changes, door dings, daytime running lights, and more