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Inspection of Porsche 981 Boxster GTS [02:53]

• The inspection cost for a 2015 November-registered 981 Boxster GTS was about 440,000 yen
• Extended warranty was about 190,000 yen, making the actual inspection fee around 250,000 yen
• Main work included oil change, brake fluid replacement, etc.
• Mileage was approximately 62,000 km

Inspection of Porsche 964 Carrera 2 [31:37]

• The inspection cost for a 1992 December-registered 964 Carrera 2 was about 449,000 yen
• Air conditioning repairs cost about 110,000 yen
• Mileage was about 76,000 km
• Belts and fuel filter replacements were also performed

Questions about the Porsche Turbo S [39:44]

• The Turbo S offers a richer driving feel compared to the standard Turbo model
• It accelerates strongly from low RPMs and is enjoyable for city driving
• Its setup leans toward high RPMs, keeping circuit driving in mind

About the Sunroof on the 992 Late-Model GTS [48:09]

• Porsche designs body rigidity assuming the presence of a sunroof
• With the performance of the 992 GTS, the weight increase from the sunroof is negligible
• The sunroof offers the advantage of letting in sound and fresh air

EV Transition for the Next Cayman/Boxster [46:38]

• High expectations for the EV model, promising low center of gravity and high performance
• While weight may affect circuit driving somewhat, excellent performance is expected for city and high-speed winding roads
• Latest info indicates both EV and internal combustion engine models are in development

Tire Change Experience on Tesla Model 3 [01:01:17]

• After switching to all-season tires, ride comfort improved significantly
• Stability on highways increased, and road contact feel was enhanced
• Grip improved over the standard eco tires, allowing the Tesla’s performance to be better realized