Porsche 911

2023.11.11Porsche 911

“If You’re Not Going to Drive It, Don’t Buy It in the First Place”｜Thoughts on the Soari...

The Carrera T was delivered at the end of May 2023. Time flies—it’s almost been half a year already. The current mileage is 5,500 km. Whether it’s going to the supermarket, taking the kids to the dentist or dermatologist, or just driving them around—I use the Carrera T for everything. Sometimes I think, “There probably aren’t many people in Japan who use their Carrera T this much in daily life.” Every day, I’m enjoying my...

2023.11.11Porsche 911

How to Buy a Porsche

2023.10.08How to Buy a Porsche

The Best Time to Buy a Porsche Is When You Want One｜Lessons from Buying a 911

So glad I bought the Carrera T. My first Porsche, the 911 Carrera T, was delivered at the end of May. Four months have passed, and the mileage is almost 4,500 km now. I use it for everything—from grocery runs, dropping off and picking up the kids, taking them to the dentist or dermatologist, to work. Lately, I feel it’s really becoming my partner on the road (though I still want to take it on...

2023.10.08How to Buy a Porsche

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.10.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Discussing the All-Out Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) – The Ultimate Grade

Recently, I had the opportunity to test drive the 992 Turbo S. I’ve written a test drive report on the 992 Turbo S before, but some time has passed since then, and I believe my experience and impressions have evolved. So, I’d like to share again the true appeal of the Turbo S. Porsche 911 Turbo S For Porsche, the “Turbo” grade doesn’t simply mean a turbocharged car. Proof of this is that even the...

2023.10.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche Maintenance Costs

2023.08.21Porsche Maintenance Costs, Porsche 911

Carrera T Break-In Complete: Oil and Filter Change at 2,900km! How Does It Drive Now!?

Carrera T Heads for Oil Change Just over two months after taking delivery of the Carrera T, the mileage finally hit 2,900km, marking the end of the break-in period. So, just before the Obon holidays in August, I took it to the dealer for an oil and filter change. My husband had told me in advance, Make sure to get the filter changed along with the oil. Even if the oil is clean, it’s pointless...

2023.08.21Porsche Maintenance Costs, Porsche 911

Touring Reports

2023.08.12Touring Reports, Porsche 911

700km in a Day! Touring Okayama’s Wide-Area Farm Roads in the Porsche 911 Carrera T

Touring with the Carrera T When the kids started their summer vacation from elementary school, we spent two weeks visiting my parents’ home. During long holidays like Golden Week, spring break, summer vacation, and New Year’s, our family tradition is for me to take the kids to my parents’ place for a while, while my husband enjoys a brief solo life at home. While my parents watch the kids at my childhood home, I’m truly...

2023.08.12Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.08.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (992) Test Drive Report: A Comparison with the Carrera T

This time, I had the opportunity to test drive the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (992), which I had been curious about for a while, so I would like to report on it while comparing it with the Carrera T that we have at home. Porsche’s GTS Porsche’s grades are mainly divided into three: the base grade, S, and GTS. Of course, there are others like T and the GT3 series, but since their production numbers...

2023.08.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

How to Buy a Porsche

2023.07.29How to Buy a Porsche

Why Do Porsche Owners Buy Their Cars Without Test Driving?

Buying a Porsche Without a Test Drive The other day, I was talking with an acquaintance, and the conversation turned to how I write a Porsche blog and recently bought my long-awaited first Porsche. At that time, they were very surprised to hear that I purchased it without test driving. “What? Isn’t it normal to test drive a car before buying it? And Porsche is such an expensive car—don’t you test drive before buying? Some...

2023.07.29How to Buy a Porsche

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.07.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Impressions After 1500km with the Porsche 911 Carrera T (992)｜Truly Perfect Balance. Thi...

Porsche 911 Carrera T It’s been almost two months since the Porsche 911 Carrera T arrived at our home. During this time, my wife has been the primary driver of the 911 Carrera T, mainly handling the break-in period. I myself have only driven it occasionally and not daily. However, recently I’ve had more time behind the wheel, so I’d like to share a review of the Carrera T here. Just because my wife bought...

2023.07.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911

2023.07.08Porsche 911, Our Car Life

Why I Bought a Porsche: Three Mindset Changes After My Purchase

Why Did I Buy a Porsche Myself? Recently, I purchased a Porsche 911 Carrera T with my own money, and today I want to write about why I was so determined to buy a Porsche with my own funds. Fortunately, my household already has several Porsches owned by my husband, so I could have driven one every day if I wanted. Because of that, if it was just about the desire to drive or ride...

2023.07.08Porsche 911, Our Car Life

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.06.23Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Is This the Perfect Machine!? A Porsche Owner’s Take on the 992 Carrera T Test Drive

The Perfect Carrera T The other day, my husband took the Carrera T (MT) to Royu, and had the pleasure of letting TAKURO-san, a fellow Porsche owner we always appreciate, drive it. TAKURO-san was incredibly impressed, saying things like “This is the perfect machine!” “So nice, so nice, I want one!” “C-can I have another go!?” “This is the Porsche I want most right now!”—he was full of praise, so my husband suggested, “Why don’t...

2023.06.23Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911