Enjoying a wonderful car life as a family, Mr. and Mrs. A are a lovely Porsche owner couple who go on tours together and even created an album filled with memories of their beloved Porsche for the husband.

We had the opportunity to interview them to find out what kind of couple they are, especially how the wife understands and shares the joy of Porsche life with her husband.

By the way, the cars Mr. A currently owns are the “981 Boxster Spyder,” “930 Carrera 3.2,” and a “Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon.”

(1) A Wife Who Understands Her Husband’s Passion for Cars

You’ve been going on tours as a family since your children were little, right?

Wife: Yes. Ever since my husband met Porsche, he joined Porsche groups and organized touring events, so we’ve participated in many family tours together.

There was even a time when we rented a lodge, had a barbecue, and stayed overnight. Our kids were still small then, but everyone was so kind to them, and we had a wonderful time.

Husband: My wife took care of all the arrangements for the overnight lodge stay.

Wife: Most participants were couples, so the wives would chat during free time. None of us, including myself, were really into cars, so the conversation never turned to cars (laughs).

But as we spent more time together, a sense of unity gradually formed, and we became very close friends.

That’s wonderful… Also, I heard you even made an album of your husband’s beloved Porsche?

Wife: Yes, I did (laughs).

My husband loved cars even before we got married, but he wasn’t always fixated on Porsche. He tried various cars and gradually found his way to Porsche.

I gave him the Porsche album as a gift because at that time, after going through a lot,

“Ah… this marks the end of one chapter of my husband’s Porsche history.”

I made it as a kind of milestone.

My husband is very particular about cars, so I understood that “that’s why he was captivated by Porsche,” but I thought he wouldn’t be loyal to Porsche forever and would probably move on to another car someday.

With that in mind, I gave him the album filled with memories, but instead of an ending, it turned out to be the beginning of his Porsche story (laughs).

Seeing that, I finally realized, “Ah, this person really, truly loves Porsche.”

Husband: That’s right (laughs). My wife made the album thinking “Porsche is over,” but after that, I bought a 997 GT3 RS 3.8, Macan GTS, air-cooled Porsches, and the 981 Boxster Spyder, and I became even more hooked on Porsche.

(2) A Period of Conflict Over Cars

Were you a car enthusiast from the start?

Wife: No, I wasn’t a car lover at all… Honestly, all cars on the road looked the same to me, and I still don’t understand much about cars. Also, before we got married, we had conflicts over cars.

Conflicts? What kind?

Husband: When I was training at a company preparing for independence, I started earning a decent salary, so I suddenly bought a Mercedes-Benz.

At that time, my wife was really mad at me. She said, “You haven’t even achieved your work goals yet, so why are you buying a car now?”

Wife: From my perspective, a reward is something you buy after working hard and achieving results. So I wondered why he was buying a car before reaching his goal of independence.

“You haven’t accomplished anything yet, so why buy a car first?” (laughs)

Wife: Exactly (laughs). But for my husband, cars weren’t a reward. For him, “cars and work goals go hand in hand.”

Cars are his passion… they are his motivation in life and an indispensable part of who he is. Once I understood that, we stopped clashing.

I see… Cars are an essential part of his life.

Wife: I knew before we married that my husband loved cars, so I recognized that “cars are important to him.”

But after marrying and seeing him up close, I came to understand even more that “cars are absolutely indispensable in his life.”

I often hear wives say they don’t understand their husbands’ car obsession, but I wonder if as long as the husband earns well, wives tend to complain less?

Wife: That’s true… I think women are very strict about the balance between “cars” and “work.”

In our case, we’ve come to understand over many years that “cars and work are two wheels of a cart for my husband; if he lost his car, it would affect his work too.”

If he lost his car, he might say “I’ve lost my purpose… my passion…” (laughs).

Having a fulfilling passion for cars helps him work hard. And when that car is a Porsche, the wonderful community around it boosts his motivation and helps him succeed at work.

Watching those two wheels turn side by side, I guess I stopped saying anything.

It must be hard for a wife to accept if her husband says, “I need my car!” without balance…

Wife: Absolutely! It takes time to prove that it’s really two wheels turning together. Still, I never expected my husband to become so devoted to Porsche (laughs).

Husband: You really have to become a bit of an enthusiast… go all the way. If that passion comes across to your wife, she’ll accept it.

For me, once I got into air-cooled Porsches, there was no turning back. Once you know air-cooled, you’re loyal to Porsche forever.

(3) The Comfort of Being a Porsche Owner

Are there other reasons why you came to understand your husband’s love for Porsche?

Wife: I think the presence of other Porsche owners around us has been very important.

When my husband first bought a Porsche, I could feel firsthand “what kind of people drive Porsches” and “there are many wonderful Porsche owners,” which gave me great peace of mind.

Husband: That’s right. After buying the Porsche, I registered on Minkara, and soon we were talking about “going on a tour to Awaji?” I took my wife along, and the people on the tour were genuinely nice.

They were very friendly to my wife too.

If the vibe of those people had been different, things might have turned out differently.

Actually, I happened to find Mina-san’s husband’s Instagram and thought, “Wow, this person really loves Porsche. I want to meet him someday.” Then we connected, met Mina-san, and I think these wonderful encounters are unique to Porsche.

Experiencing the social side of Porsche made it easier to accept your husband’s car passion?

Wife: Yes. Everyone was very reassuring. They value their own space, don’t push others, and only share what they can together. I really liked this respectful, no-pressure relationship.

Actually feeling “this is the kind of atmosphere around Porsche owners” made me comfortable supporting my husband’s Porsche passion.

Husband: From there, the circle grew. We even went on a tour with just GT3 owners, which was a lot of fun looking back.

The wives also became friends, and we held a year-end party at a restaurant I know, which everyone enjoyed… All thanks to the wonderful personalities of Porsche owners.

Wife: As we deepened our connections, I gradually felt “Porsche is different from the other cars my husband has owned… it’s something special.”

It’s not just about the car itself… the people and community around Porsche are all part of its charm. Honestly, I’m not knowledgeable about cars, so I don’t really get the design details (laughs).

But since the Porsche owners around my husband are such impressive people, I sometimes tell him, “Don’t get carried away thinking you’re just like everyone else.”

Husband: Many people around me can easily buy several Porsches, but I always buy Porsches beyond my means (laughs).

I constantly remind myself not to get carried away.

As you get older and rise in status, fewer people tell you hard truths, so having a wife like you is important.

Wife: At the core, we’ve always remembered that “we didn’t start out able to afford a Porsche.” Even now that we own one, we must never get carried away.

That said, I see my husband always giving his all at work, so regarding cars, I try not to say much and just want him to enjoy his cars freely.

(4) The Charm of Porsche

Porsche’s appeal is not only the cars and owners but also its manufacturing philosophy, right?

Husband: Definitely. Sometimes with other brands, the concept feels weak. When I drive a new model, I think, “Wow, it’s totally different from the previous generation. There’s no consistency in their car-making.”

Wife: I’ve only driven a Macan, but even so, I felt the engine and driving experience were special.

I don’t understand the details like “how sports cars differ from SUVs and what they have in common,” but just driving it made me realize Porsche is completely different from other cars.

Husband: I’m quite particular, so I think one of the big reasons I’m drawn to Porsche is that “Porsche is a sports car maker that never compromises on car-making.”

Of course, I know people who drive Ferraris and Lamborghinis, but those who truly understand Porsche’s real appeal always own at least one Porsche and never stray far from it.

Also, Porsche has great resale value, right?

Husband: Yes. Early on, my wife said, “Porsche is beyond our means, isn’t it?” (laughs) But after learning that “Porsche holds its value much better than other brands,” her view of Porsche changed.

I often show her listings on Car Sensor, and even older Porsches don’t depreciate much or sometimes even appreciate… I think this helped deepen her understanding of Porsche.

Also, Porsche’s novelty goods are great, so every time we visit the dealer and get some goodies, my wife secretly gets excited (laughs).

I want to keep enriching our Porsche life and have my wife continue to watch over it, so I’ll keep doing my best.

[Blog Manager’s Thoughts]
Mr. A and his wife are a wonderful couple. Hearing him talk about joining tours with his wife and her speaking about her husband’s love for cars was refreshing and heartwarming. This interview made me think, “Porsche is truly special.” Thank you very much!