Touring Reports

Grand Touring with the Boxster GTS Vol.1: Early Summer Drive through Kanto-Koshinetsu

The other day, my husband went on a long tour with the Boxster GTS, and he’s been writing about the experience in several installments. This is the first part, so please enjoy it if you like. Day 1: Driving the Boxster to Itoigawa in the Rain On the morning of departure, the weather forecast unfortunately called for rain. We took the freshly washed Boxster out of the parking lot and fired up the engine. The...

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Porsche Boxster

2000km Year-End Touring with the Porsche Boxster [Day 5 – Final Day]

The other day, my husband said to me, “I wrote an article about the Boxster touring, please take a look.” I thought, “Huh, did we go touring in the Boxster recently?” and checked it out. It turned out to be a sequel to last year’s year-end Kyushu touring article (laughs). So, if you’re interested, please have a look. Final Day of the Boxster Kyushu Touring I wondered, “Wait, did I write about the final day...

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Touring Reports

2000km Year-End Touring with Porsche Boxster 【Day 4】

Following the previous 2000km Year-End Touring with Porsche Boxster 【Day 3】, my husband has written Day 4. Please enjoy if you like. Boxster, Day 4 Our journey with the Boxster is now approaching its final stages. Perhaps because we experienced the terrifying narrow, hard-to-drive road R265 yesterday, I think we both slept very well. Today, we planned to focus on driving around the Satsuma Peninsula and set off from the hotel. Our first destination was...

Touring Reports

2000km Year-End Touring with Porsche Boxster 【Day 3】

Following the previous posts, 2000km Year-End Touring with Porsche Boxster 【Day 1】 and 2000km Year-End Touring with Porsche Boxster 【Day 2】, my husband has written the article for Day 3. Please take a look if you like. Heading Toward Aso in the Boxster At last, the Kyushu Arrival Chapter begins here. We booked a stay in Yanagawa City because, depending on the weather and climate that day, it would be easy to approach either the...

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Touring Reports

2000km Year-End Touring with Porsche Boxster 【Day 2】

Following the recent article, 2000km Year-End Touring with Porsche Boxster 【Day 1】, my husband has written about 【Day 2】. Please take a look if you’re interested. Boxster Touring At 7:00 AM, after quickly grabbing breakfast at the hotel, we prepared to depart. Today, we decided to explore the Hiroshima to Yamaguchi area, though we had almost no plan. Having been to the Shimanami Kaido many times, we thought it would be nice to try somewhere...

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Porsche Boxster

2000km Year-End Touring with the Porsche Boxster 【Day 1】

At the end of last year, my husband set off alone on a touring trip to Kyushu in his Boxster. He kindly wrote about his journey in several installments, so please enjoy reading if you’re interested. Boxster Touring The year 2020 was coming to an end. It was a year of great upheaval due to COVID-19. Personally, it was a time to rethink how I work and live going forward. Amid all this, he decided...

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Porsche Boxster

My Husband Still Feels the Thrill Every Time He Drives Our 6-Year-Old Porsche Boxster GTS

The 6th Year of Our 981 Boxster GTS Our Boxster just passed its second inspection this November. Until now, my husband used to say things like, “I wonder if the time will come to part with the Boxster someday…” But as he’s driven it more, he’s discovered new joys and charms, kept up with maintenance, continued the extended warranty… I think he’s finally decided to keep it for the long haul. That said, he rarely...

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Reviews & Test Drives

Test Drive Report: Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 | A Review from the Perspective of a 981 Bo...

Recently, my husband had the opportunity to test drive the 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, and he wrote down his impressions. Please take a look if you’re interested. Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 Test Drive The other day, when we went to the dealer for an oil change on the GT3, we were told there was a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 test drive car available. Although it was a short drive, he got behind the wheel...

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Porsche Boxster

PDK Finally Arrives for Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman GTS 4.0, GT4, and Spider Models

PDK Comes to the High-End 718 Models Recently, Porsche announced the addition of PDK models for the “718 Boxster GTS 4.0,” “718 Cayman GTS 4.0,” “718 Spider,” and “718 Cayman GT4”. While the GTS models have been available with PDK before, the fact that Spider and GT4 models—previously only offered with manual transmissions—can now be equipped with PDK is great news for many enthusiasts. Moreover, unlike previous 718 models powered by flat-four engines, the new...

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Recommended Car Accessories

Silver Meter Rings Installed on Porsche 911 GT3 and Boxster GTS

My husband installed silver meter rings on the speedometers of our GT3 and Boxster, and he wrote an article about it. Please have a look if you’re interested. Porsche Meter Rings I remember when the 1,000,000th 911 commemorative model was announced, its interior featured elegant wood trim and chrome rings on the meters that really left a strong impression. Actually, I’ve contacted the dealer to see if these meter rings can be obtained, and they...