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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...

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Reviews & Test Drives

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...

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Porsche 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...

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Porsche Boxster

I Want to Master Driving the Porsche Boxster GTS Manual

Back Behind the Wheel of the Manual Boxster GTS The other day, I took the Boxster GTS (981, MT) for a drive on the Royu Driveway after quite some time. Since I usually travel with my kids, I don’t often get to drive a sporty Porsche, so this was my first Boxster drive in several months. I’ve written extensively about how great the Boxster GTS is, so today I want to share a slightly different...

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Reviews & Test Drives

[Test Drive Report] Macan GTS – Understanding the Differences Between Early and Later Models

My husband had the opportunity to test drive the Porsche Macan GTS and wrote up his impressions. Please take a look if you’re interested. Recently, the facelifted Macan model was announced, and around the same time, we had the chance to test drive the later version of the Macan GTS (which will eventually be called the mid-cycle model). This time, I’d like to focus on comparing it with the earlier Turbo model I had driven...

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Touring Reports

[Grand Touring with the Boxster GTS Vol.5 (Final)] From Hachinohe-Sendai Large-Scale Fore...

The Tohoku Grand Touring article is finally reaching its last chapter. Please take a look if you’re interested. Driving the Hachinohe-Sendai Large-Scale Forest Road in the Boxster The tour is now in its final stages. Although the wind was a bit strong that day, the weather was clear and sunny. I prepared early and left the hotel by 7 a.m. I pressed the accelerator of the Boxster and escaped from Morioka city. First, I headed...

ボクスターGTS (981)
Reviews & Test Drives

[Test Drive Report] Trying the 981 Boxster GTS (PDK) with Sport Chassis and PTV

My husband had the chance to test drive a 981 Boxster GTS (PDK) owned by a car enthusiast friend, and he wrote a report about it. Please take a look if you’re interested. The Now Rare and Premium-Priced 981 Boxster GTS Recently, the 981 Boxster GTS has become so popular that as soon as one appears on the used car market, it sells immediately, making it increasingly difficult to get hold of this 981 model...

Touring Reports

[Grand Touring with the Boxster GTS Vol.4] From Kurikoma-Yakeishi Hot Line to Mt. Iwate

The continuation of [Grand Touring with the Boxster GTS Vol.3] From Mt. Bandai to Shinjo City was written by my husband. Please take a look if you like. Rainy Boxster The morning we woke up in Shinjo City greeted us with a dull, leaden sky. The rain drizzled steadily, and the roads were wet. We had a late breakfast and left the hotel around 8:30 a.m. Heading east, we drove along the empty Route 47....

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Touring Reports

[Grand Touring with the Boxster GTS Vol.3] From Mt. Bandai to Shinjo City

My husband wrote a follow-up article to his recent Boxster touring story. Please take a look if you’re interested. Heading to Mt. Bandai in the Boxster The morning in Aizuwakamatsu City greeted us with clear skies. According to the weather forecast, the good weather would hold through the morning. Last time we came to Aizuwakamatsu, we visited around Lake Inawashiro but didn’t make it to Mt. Bandai. It was a spot I was determined to...

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Touring Reports

[Grand Touring with the Boxster GTS Vol.2] From Mount Haruna and Mount Akagi to Irohazaka...

The other day, I shared the first article in our Boxster touring series written by my husband, and today brings the second installment. Please enjoy it if you like. From Mount Haruna to Mount Akagi in the Boxster On the morning of the second day, we left Takasaki city and headed toward Mount Haruna. This mountain is said to be the model for Mount Akina featured in the manga Initial D. From Takasaki city, we...