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2024.07.21Reviews & Test Drives

Test Drive Report: A Custom Abarth 595 by a Porsche Enthusiast

This time, I had the opportunity to test drive a very intriguing car. It is an Abarth 595 customized by a Porsche owner. The owner is a Porsche friend whose car I have reviewed several times before. He has a deep passion for Porsche, yet he purchased an Abarth 595 and went on to customize it extensively. Usually, this blog refrains from covering cars with extensive customizations because it’s hard to convey the true nature...

2024.07.21Reviews & Test Drives

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2024.05.27Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life, Tesla

Tesla Has Come Home! (Part 2)｜Driving Impressions Beyond Expectations! Has It Surpassed ...

In Part 1, I reported on the delivery, the interior and exterior, and impressions of one-pedal driving around town. This time, I’d like to focus on impressions from the highway and winding roads. Highway Impressions: Like the “Nozomi” Shinkansen The impression on the highway is exactly like the “Nozomi” bullet train. It accelerates smoothly right from the tollgate and quickly reaches cruising speed. With no engine noise, you only hear the wind rushing by, making...

2024.05.27Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life, Tesla

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2024.05.24Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life, Tesla

Welcome Home, TESLA! (Part 1)｜Tesla Model 3 Highland Long Range Delivery!

On March 3rd, I took a test drive and was so impressed that I placed the order that very night. About two months later, the Tesla Model 3 (Highland) Long Range finally arrived at our home! This time, I’d like to give a detailed report covering the delivery experience, exterior, interior, and impressions of driving on winding roads—something I couldn’t fully grasp during the test drive. A Delivery Experience Unlike Any Other Tesla’s delivery process...

2024.05.24Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life, Tesla

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2024.05.02Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life

Tesla Comes Home | Why a Porsche Owner Ordered a Tesla Model 3

The Appeal of EVs Felt Through the Porsche Taycan It’s been a month since the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo arrived at our home. My wife mainly drives it, but I’ve had the chance to drive it occasionally, and I’ve come to appreciate the charm of EVs all over again. Certainly, EVs have their downsides. However, for everyday travel, EVs are so convenient that it’s hard to find advantages in gasoline or diesel cars. The biggest...

2024.05.02Reviews & Test Drives, Our Car Life

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2023.06.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Breaking in the New Porsche 911 Carrera T: Surprising Changes Noticed After One Week

Changes After Receiving the 911 Carrera T It’s been two weeks since the delivery of the 911 Carrera T. Currently, I’m enthusiastically in the middle of the break-in period. The mileage is 500 km. Still 2,500 km to go until the break-in is complete (lol). By the way, the vehicle manual (911 2022 model) states the following about the break-in period. When new, it is necessary to perform a break-in to allow moving parts to...

2023.06.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.05.01Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz E250 (W213) Test Drive Review: Exemplary Fundamental Performance Truly Wort...

Mercedes-Benz E250 (W213) Test Drive Report This time, although the test drive was a little while ago, I’d like to share my impressions of the Mercedes-Benz E250 (W213).Mercedes recently announced the new E-Class, but this E-Class is the earlier model of the current generation (W213). The grade is E250 Avantgarde Sport. Ride Comfort First, when starting to drive, this particular model uses conventional spring suspension rather than air suspension, but there is no particular dissatisfaction...

2023.05.01Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

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2023.03.30Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

Real Impressions After Purchasing the GLB200d 4MATIC: Pros and Cons After About 7,000 km

Time flies, and the Mercedes-Benz GLB200d delivered at the end of November 2022 has now surpassed 7,000 km on the odometer. This time, I’d like to share my honest impressions after driving it for a while. Background of Purchasing the GLB200d 4MATIC Why I Chose the GLB200d The reason I bought the GLB200d was that I was looking for a family car with a compact width yet high driving performance, and after riding in a...

2023.03.30Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

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2023.03.01Reviews & Test Drives

Test Drive of the New GR86 (RZ・6AT)｜How Does a Porsche Owner Feel?

I’ve written many blog posts before, but when it comes to reviewing domestic cars, I honestly don’t want to write anything negative because domestic car fans tend to get overly defensive. However, that would defeat the purpose of an independent personal blog, so I’ve decided to write candidly this time as well. Toyota GR86 This time, I had the chance to test drive the new Toyota GR86 (RZ・6AT). Just before this, I had driven the...

2023.03.01Reviews & Test Drives

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2023.01.29Reviews & Test Drives

Test Drive of the New Supra (6MT)｜How Did a Porsche Owner Feel?

Toyota Supra When I think of the Supra, the A80 model (1993-2002) — the ’80s Supra immediately comes to mind. Its larger body and drastically changed design from the previous generation divided opinions, but I really liked it. I especially admired the rear styling, the taillight design, and the enveloping driver’s seat. That Supra was redesigned in 2019. When I first saw the design in the announcement, I was disappointed, and I was surprised that...

2023.01.29Reviews & Test Drives

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2023.01.22Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

Test Drive Report: New Mercedes-AMG SL43｜Why Name It “SL”?

The other day, my younger brother bought the new Mercedes-AMG SL43 (R232 model). When it comes to the SL, it’s a model I personally love as well—one of the three cars (911, SL, M3) I dreamed of owning when I was younger. In fact, I used to drive an R129 SL500, and I also once owned the R171 SLK350, which is like the little brother of the SL. I truly love the SL among all...

2023.01.22Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz