Reviews & Test Drives

2025.05.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive Impression of the 992.2 Porsche 911 Carrera T – A Thorough Comparison with the...

Evolved Carrera T – Changes in Exterior and Interior I had the opportunity to test drive the 992.2 Porsche 911 Carrera T, the later model of the 992 series. Since I also drove the earlier 992.1 Carrera T, I can share my impressions while comparing the two. Starting with the exterior, at first glance, there’s hardly any difference between the earlier and later models. Even as someone well-versed in Porsche, it’s difficult to tell them...

2025.05.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2024.05.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Taycan

Test Drive of the Porsche Taycan Base Model: What Sets It Apart from the 4S and Above?

What Is the Porsche Taycan Base Model? This time, I had the opportunity to test drive the base model of the Porsche Taycan. The Taycan comes in various trims, but so far, I’ve experienced almost every model except the Taycan 4, including the Turbo S, Turbo, GTS, and 4S. Having borrowed the base model for a few days, I’d like to focus this report on the differences compared to the other trims. To get straight...

2024.05.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Taycan

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2023.08.07Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

Test Drive of Porsche 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster T: What Makes the 718 ‘T’ Different?

The other day, I had the chance to drive both the 718 Cayman (base model) and the 718 Boxster T, so I’d like to share my reviews of each and report on their differences. 718 Cayman (Base Model) First up is the base model 718 Cayman. This particular car had almost no sporty options and was the most basic 718 Cayman. I’ve reviewed the 718 Cayman several times before, but this time I want to...

2023.08.07Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

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

Touring Reports

2022.06.01Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Shikoku & Kyushu Touring in a Porsche 911 (992) ④

Driving Around Omura Bay Since I arrived at the hotel later than expected yesterday, I started a bit later today. After getting ready and checking out, I decided to spend the day driving around Omura Bay. As soon as I left the hotel, I opened the roof and headed the 911 onto Omura Rainbow Road. Perhaps because it was morning, traffic was light on this fast winding road. Heading toward Isahaya City, I sped through...

2022.06.01Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2022.05.24Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Shikoku & Kyushu Touring in a Porsche 911 (992)③

Taking the 911 on a Ferry from Shikoku to Kyushu I had set my alarm for 5 a.m., but woke up even earlier. It seemed to have rained quite a bit last night, but this morning the rain had stopped and the air was refreshingly crisp. I quickly got ready and left with plenty of time to catch the 6:20 a.m. ferry. The hotel was right in the middle of a residential area, so starting...

2022.05.24Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2022.05.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Shikoku & Kyushu Touring in Porsche 911 (992) Part 2

Starting from Katsurahama The second day began in Nankoku City. The clear skies remained as usual. I had planned to get up early and take a morning stroll along Katsurahama, but I overslept. Hurriedly got ready and checked out. First, I drove the 911 to Katsurahama. After previously visiting the Kaizumi Shrine (Ryuo-gu) there, I felt my luck improved, so this was a thank-you visit. Though the sun was already high, the Pacific Ocean viewed...

2022.05.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Touring Reports

2022.05.13Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Shikoku & Kyushu Touring in the Porsche 911 (992) Part 1

My Partner This Time: The 992 This year’s Golden Week gave me a rare 10-day holiday, so I decided to go on a long touring trip. Until just before departure, I was undecided about which partner to take—981, or maybe 991, or even a 964? But this time, I chose to take the 992 along. The reason is that although I’ve driven the 992 on long distances and on circuits, I had never really done...

2022.05.13Touring Reports, Porsche 911

How to Buy a Porsche

2021.11.04How to Buy a Porsche, The Appeal of Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Driving the Porsche 911 Carrera (991.1): Why the Base Carrera Is So Good

Since purchasing the 991.1 (early 991) Carrera 4 GTS, I’ve become completely captivated by the early 991 generation. Recently, I had the opportunity to test drive the base (standard) 991 Carrera, so I’d like to share my report along with some thoughts on the appeal of the “pure” 911. Why Do Porsche Enthusiasts Return to the Base 911? This is something I had heard many times even before owning a Porsche: well-known automotive critics and...

2021.11.04How to Buy a Porsche, The Appeal of Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

How to Buy a Porsche

2021.10.20How to Buy a Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Why Did I Buy the Four-Wheel Drive Porsche 911? And Why the GTS?

Why Did I Choose the Four-Wheel Drive 911? When people think of the Porsche 911, many imagine it as an RR (rear-engine, rear-wheel drive) car. I’m no different. To me, the 911 is synonymous with RR. However, as you know, there are four-wheel drive models of the 911. These include the Carrera (Targa) 4 series and the Turbo models. The first Carrera 4 was the 964 generation, which, according to period documents, featured a fixed...

2021.10.20How to Buy a Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911