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Exquisite Air-Cooled Porsche 964｜Complete Delivery Story and Test Drive Review

I’d like to report on the delivery process and my impressions from test driving the Porsche 911 (964 model) of my good friend TAKURO, which was finally delivered. 964 Delivery Last autumn, one morning while casually browsing Instagram, I saw a story from a certain shop announcing that a 964 with a manual transmission had arrived. I captured the screen and immediately emailed TAKURO, who had been searching for a 964. He quickly contacted the...

How to Buy a Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911
ポルシェ 964カレラRS
Reviews & Test Drives

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive: Porsche 964 Carrera RS (Touring) – What Sets It Apart from the Standard Carrera?

Porsche 911 Carrera RS (964 Model) It’s been about three and a half years since the air-cooled Porsche 911 (964 model) Carrera 2 came to our home. Captivated by the analog feel that modern Porsches no longer have, and the handling that directly reflects driving skill, I still find the 964 endlessly fresh and enjoyable to drive. It’s a car that’s fun even without pushing it hard, enjoyable at any speed or situation—from city streets...

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911
ポルシェ911GT3ツーリング
The Appeal of Porsche

The Appeal of Porsche

Comparing the Porsche 911 GT3 to a Lover…?

Is the GT3 the Perfect Lover? The other day, my husband posted this on Twitter about the GT3: “When you compare the GT3 to a lover, she’s a stunning beauty who turns heads everywhere, smart and capable at work. She prefers dining at top-tier restaurants, with perfect manners, gestures, and conversation. But if you take her to a casual family restaurant or fast food place, she suddenly goes quiet and gets moody. So, you better...

The Appeal of Porsche
ポルシェ911（901）
Reviews & Test Drives

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

The Origin of the Porsche 911! Driving the Short Wheelbase Narrow

The Origin of the Porsche 911 Among all the Porsche 911s I have driven so far, this is the most primitive 911. This time, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to test drive a 1967 911S. This Bahama Yellow example exudes a special aura from its dignified presence. The history this car has traveled surely makes you feel that way. With only about 21,000 km on the odometer, it’s an exceptionally well-preserved vehicle....

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911
空冷ポルシェ911（964）
Reviews & Test Drives

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Impressions from Owning Both Old and New Porsche 911s: Comparing the Latest 992 and Air-C...

The Air-Cooled Porsche 911 (964) Is Simply Wonderful My husband has always said, when driving the 992 911, “The 992 really is great~,” and when behind the wheel of the air-cooled 964 Porsche 911, “The 964 really is something else~.” But lately, his words have started to change a bit. Recently, he’s been saying, “The 964 is definitely better! If I had to keep only one, either the 992 or the 964, I’d choose the...

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911
ポルシェ911 GT3のタイヤ
Porsche 911

Porsche 911, Recommended Car Accessories

Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Is an Absolute Must for Safety

Porsche’s Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Most Porsches from the last decade come equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM). While it used to be an optional feature, it has gradually become standard equipment, and now every model includes it. The TPM displays tire pressure in real time while driving and alerts you if the pressure drops beyond a certain point. What’s great about Porsche’s TPM is that it tells you exactly how much air to...

Porsche 911, Recommended Car Accessories
ポルシェ911（964）
Porsche Maintenance Costs

Porsche Maintenance Costs, Porsche 911

Maintenance Costs for Air-Cooled Porsches: About 2.12 Million Yen Over 3 Years!

The Soaring Prices of Air-Cooled Porsches Recently, the prices of air-cooled Porsches have been climbing relentlessly. While used prices for domestic sports cars have also generally increased, the rate of increase for air-cooled Porsches is truly remarkable. Nowadays, even those in decent condition mostly come with price tags marked as ‘Negotiable’ or ‘ASK.’ Even for cars with listed prices, if they have under 100,000 km and are close to original condition, a 964 Tiptronic can...

Porsche Maintenance Costs, Porsche 911
ポルシェ911（964）のリアスポイラー
Porsche Maintenance Costs

Porsche Maintenance Costs, Porsche 911

Replacing the Rear Spoiler Wall (Bellows) on a Porsche 911 (Air-Cooled 964)

The hot days continue, but I’m still frequently driving my 964. Since it has Tiptronic, it’s easy to drive both around town and for commuting, making it arguably the best air-cooled Porsche for everyday use. One day, I casually lifted the rear spoiler to take a look and found that the plastic bellows (accordion-style) part had deteriorated and developed holes. While it doesn’t directly affect driving performance, it looks bad from behind and isn’t ideal...

Porsche Maintenance Costs, Porsche 911
空冷ポルシェ911（964型）
The Appeal of Porsche

The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911

Let’s Go to the Ends of the Earth Together! The Charm of the Air-Cooled Porsche 911 (964)

The Charm of the Air-Cooled Porsche 911 (964) Recently, my husband had the air conditioning gas refilled at his usual shop because the A/C in our air-cooled Porsche 911 (964) wasn’t cooling well. They also added a fluorescent dye to check whether the gas was leaking somewhere or just naturally decreasing. After driving it for a few days, he planned to bring it back to the shop for inspection. Since the A/C gas refill made...

The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911
空冷ポルシェ911（964）
Porsche Maintenance Costs

Porsche Maintenance Costs, Porsche 911

What’s Going On This Year? Porsche 911 (Air-Cooled 964) Air Conditioning Isn’t Working

The other day, the air conditioning on our air-cooled Porsche 911 (964 model) stopped working, and my husband wrote an article about it. Please take a look if you’re interested. Air Conditioning on the Air-Cooled Porsche Lately, I’ve been rotating through the Porsches, switching which one I drive each week. As summer approached and the temperatures rose significantly, I decided to take the 964 out for a spin after a while. Starting the engine in...

Porsche Maintenance Costs, Porsche 911