Reviews & Test Drives

2021.12.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Test Drive of the Panamera GTS (Late 970): What Only the 970 Has, What Only the GTS Has

This blog was started by my wife, inspired by the arrival of our 970 Panamera Edition (base model). She was deeply impressed by its driving, and almost every day she would tell me about the Panamera’s charms. Naturally, I also really liked the 970 Panamera, and especially the Edition was a wonderfully balanced car that made driving truly enjoyable. This time, I had the opportunity to test drive the GTS, so I’d like to share...

2021.12.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Touring Reports

2021.12.07Touring Reports, Porsche Boxster

Touring Okayama to Tottori with Three Boxster GTS Cars

Three Boxster GTS (981) Cars Owning multiple Porsches and often switching between them weekly, as well as frequently test-driving the latest models, I still have my number one Porsche in my heart: the 981 Boxster GTS. Especially when it comes to touring, I often debate whether to take the 964 or the 981, but usually end up choosing the Boxster. The reason is clear: it has the smoothest engine, an incredibly sensual exhaust note, supple...

2021.12.07Touring Reports, Porsche Boxster

Reviews & Test Drives

2021.12.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive: Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet (991.1) – How Different Is It from the Co...

911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet This time, I had the chance to test drive the 991.1 (early 991) Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet. The name is a bit of a mouthful, but to sum it up, it’s the all-wheel-drive GTS model in an open-top version—basically the convertible counterpart to my own Carrera 4 GTS coupe. It’s an extremely rare model. Just the Carrera 4 GTS and the AWD GTS are already scarce, but add the convertible...

2021.12.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Touring Reports

2021.11.22Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Autumn Touring in a Porsche 911: Journey through Shinshu, Noto, Hida, and Mino (2)

Following up on the previous Autumn Touring in a Porsche 911: Journey through Shinshu, Noto, Hida, and Mino (1), here is the continuation. Hakusan Shirakawago White Road On the morning of day three, I checked today’s route on the touring map. Since it was peak autumn foliage season, I was quite torn about whether to go to the Hakusan Shirakawago White Road, but since it was a weekday and early morning, I expected it wouldn’t...

2021.11.22Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Touring Reports

2021.11.12Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Autumn Touring in a Porsche 911: A Journey through Shinshu, Noto, Hida, and Mino (Part 1)

Solo Touring in a Porsche 911 To visit the Porsche Experience Center Tokyo, my family had come to Yokohama with the Cayenne and 911 (991 early model Carrera 4 GTS), but the next day, our family trip officially ended with everyone going their separate ways at the hotel in Yokohama. As soon as I finished breakfast at the hotel, I quickly packed my belongings into the 911, checked out alone, and left my family behind....

2021.11.12Touring 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

The Appeal of Porsche

2021.10.02The 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...

2021.10.02The Appeal of Porsche

Reviews & Test Drives

2021.09.24Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Test Drive Review of the Panamera GTS: Is the GTS the One to Buy, or Should You Go for th...

Previously, I have done a review of the Panamera GTS, but this time I was able to borrow one as a loaner for several days, which allowed me to experience it much more thoroughly. Since I was able to drive it in various scenarios—from daily use to the highway—I’d like to consider the position of the GTS based on my ownership experience with the Turbo, as well as test drives of the 4S and Hybrid...

2021.09.24Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Porsche 911

2021.09.04Porsche 911

How to Choose Your Porsche Grade: Organized by Use and Situation

Porsche may have a limited number of models, but it offers a wide variety of grades. Even within the 911 lineup alone, there are numerous options starting from the base coupe, S model, GTS model, four-wheel-drive 4 model, 4S model, 4GTS model, Turbo, Turbo S, GT3, GT3 RS, GT2 RS, plus Cabriolet and Targa versions, making for quite a large selection. It’s impossible to test drive them all, and even dealership salespeople haven’t experienced every...

2021.09.04Porsche 911