Our Car Life

2022.09.19Our Car Life

Typical Porsche Owner Story? Why Many Owners Switch from the Latest Models to Their Prede...

Porsche’s Return to Its Roots The other day, my husband was talking about something. He said, “Among the people I know, quite a few buy relatively new Porsche models, gain experience, and then gradually switch to older models or add them to their collection. It’s like a kind of Porsche ‘return to the ancestors’ (laughs). For example, some who drove the latest 991 (992 generation) gradually went back to the late 991, then the early...

2022.09.19Our Car Life

How to Buy a Porsche

2022.04.01How to Buy a Porsche

A Real Experience of Switching from the 981 Boxster to the 718 Spyder: There’s No Right o...

From the 981 to the 718 The other day, I was talking with a Porsche owner. He had been driving a 981 Boxster Black Edition (PDK) until recently, but just switched to a 718 Spyder (MT). When deciding to switch from the 981 Boxster to the 718 Spyder, he struggled with various thoughts, but • He wanted to try driving a manual Porsche • He was drawn to the cool design of the 718 •...

2022.04.01How to Buy a Porsche

How to Buy a Porsche

2021.12.22How to Buy a Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

What’s the Difference Between the 981 Cayman and 718 Cayman? Which One Suits You?

The other day, I had the chance to borrow a base model 718 Cayman as a loaner. And just about a month ago, I also happened to drive a base model 981 Cayman. This time, rather than a test drive report or review, I want to focus on the characteristics I feel these two 98x-series cars have, and what exactly sets them apart. The 718 and 981 Caymans To be precise, 718 is the model...

2021.12.22How to Buy a Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Reviews & Test Drives

2021.12.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Long-Awaited 718 Cayman GT4 Test Drive Review: How Does It Differ from the Spider?

For some reason, this is actually my first time writing a test drive article on the GT4. This time, I drove the 718 Cayman GT4. I’ve driven the sibling 718 Spider several times, so I’d like to focus on the differences between the two in this review. 718 Cayman GT4 The GT4 is a grade developed by Porsche’s GT division, so its origins differ somewhat from the regular models. Equipped with exclusive features like Adaptive...

2021.12.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Our Car Life

2021.11.10Our Car Life

Experienced the “Mid vs Rear” Program at PEC Tokyo: Mid-Engine vs Rear-Engine

PEC Tokyo: Starting Out in the Boxster GTS 4.0 The other day, I visited the Porsche Experience Center Tokyo (PEC Tokyo), and today I want to share my impressions of the “two-car comparison” program I experienced there. The program I joined was the 90-minute “Mid vs Rear,” which thoroughly explores the differences between mid-engine and rear-engine Porsches. The first car I got to drive was the Boxster GTS 4.0. I had expected to drive a...

2021.11.10Our Car Life

Reviews & Test Drives

2021.09.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Test Drive of the Base Grade 718 Cayman (20-inch Wheels, PASM, Sport Chrono, Sport Exhaus...

Recently, I’d like to share my perspective on the base model (base grade) of the 718 Cayman that my wife reviewed. A 718 Cayman Loaded with Options I’ve previously test-driven two base grade 718 Caymans, but both had only the bare minimum of options. However, this particular car is very rare, equipped with 20-inch wheels plus the three essential options: the Sport Chrono Package, PASM, and Sport Exhaust. Base grade Caymans rarely come with a...

2021.09.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Reviews & Test Drives

2021.09.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Test Driving the Porsche 718 Cayman Base Grade with PASM: Is PASM Necessary or Not?

Test Driving the Base Grade 718 Cayman My husband had been writing on his blog and Twitter that he was “curious about the base grade 718 Cayman,” and in response, a blog reader kindly reached out saying, “If you like, would you like to test drive my 718 Cayman?” The owner’s Cayman was a base grade model equipped with options like “PASM,” “Sport Chrono Package,” “Sport Exhaust,” and “20-inch wheels.” My husband said, This is...

2021.09.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Reviews & Test Drives

2021.09.08Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster

Test Drive of the New 718 Spider: How Does It Sound? Ride Comfort? Handling?

Test Drive of the New 718 Spider Since its release, the 718 Spider has gradually started appearing here and there on the streets. This time, I finally had the opportunity to take it for a test drive. The 718 Spider I drove this time featured a Crayon body color with a red soft top and the Spider Classic interior package—a truly classic and irresistible combination. Personally, this design alone makes me want one. It’s simply...

2021.09.08Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster

How to Buy a Porsche

2021.09.06How to Buy a Porsche

How My Husband Answered a Porsche Purchase Question from a 981 Boxster Owner

Which Porsche Grade and Model to Choose Among Porsches, my husband often gets asked by people around him about which grade and model to buy. Recently, I introduced an article titled How to Choose a Porsche Grade: Organized by Usage and Situation, and my husband always says, When it comes to Porsche, choosing a higher grade doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be more satisfied. Each grade, model, and year has its own unique appeal, so what’s...

2021.09.06How to Buy a Porsche

Porsche Cayman

2021.08.12Porsche Cayman

Why My Husband Is Interested in the Base 718 Cayman

Why He’s Interested in the Base 718 Cayman My husband has been saying for months, “I really think the base 718 Cayman is awesome. I want one~” while constantly browsing Car Sensor. After sharing these thoughts on Twitter and briefly mentioning them on my blog, a 718 Cayman owner reached out with this question: Since purchasing a used 718 Cayman (MY2017) last October, I’ve become completely hooked on Porsche. Your husband seems interested in the...

2021.08.12Porsche Cayman