Reviews & Test Drives

2023.11.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive of Porsche 911 Carrera S (992) with PASM Sports Chassis, Rear Axle Steering, a...

Fully Loaded 992 Carrera S My younger brother bought another car. He’s the complete opposite of me—he’s a Ferrari fan, loves the G-Class, Lamborghini, Okinawa, Richard Mille watches, and Hublot—basically the textbook “successful guy” in every way (laughs). So naturally, he’s not a fan of understated cars like Porsche that focus purely on driving, and he often complains about Porsche’s minimal features and plain interiors. But this time, he surprisingly bought a Porsche after a...

2023.11.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Is Your Porsche Macan Early, Mid, or Late Model? Thoughts from Driving an Early Macan Turbo

A little while ago, a friend purchased a used early-model Macan Turbo. It’s a very well-maintained example, equipped with air suspension and a sports exhaust. I’ve reported on the early Macan Turbo several times before, but this time I’d like to revisit it and also clarify the differences compared to the mid- and late-model versions. Early Macan Turbo The Macan has a long model history and has undergone two minor facelifts so far. Currently, the...

2023.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

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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

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2022.04.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Impressions After a Week with the Porsche Macan｜How Does It Differ from the Cayenne and ...

Macan S The other day, my 991 early Carrera 4 GTS was due for inspection, so I took it to the dealer. At that time, I was able to borrow a Macan S as a loaner, so I’d like to share my impressions. This Macan is the pre-touchscreen interior model currently on sale, featuring the 2019 minor facelift with the connected rear tail lamps, often called the mid-cycle model. The specs include a 3.0 L...

2022.04.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

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2022.04.06Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive of Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (991 Early Model)｜Insights Gained by Compa...

Eleven 991 Early Model Grades Reported So Far So far, the 991 early models I have reported on this blog are as follows. I’ve experienced as many as 11 different grades. I believe very few people in the world have compared this many 991 early models not just on short city drives but on winding roads like I have (laughs). Carrera 4S Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet Carrera GTS Cabriolet Targa 4S Carrera Carrera 4 GTS...

2022.04.06Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche Panamera

2021.11.20Porsche Panamera, Porsche Owners File

[Porsche Owners File #24] Discovering the Charms and Essential Options of Owning a 971 Pa...

The “Porsche Owners File” features ownership reports from Porsche enthusiasts across the nation. This time, we delve into the Panamera GTS (971). 〘Owner Information〙 ・Featured Car: 971 Panamera GTS (MY2021) ・Residence: Hokkaido ・Previous Car History: Honda Prelude (BB4) → Honda Integra Type R (DB8) → Honda Odyssey (RB1) + NSX (NA1) → Audi A6 Avant (C6) → Audi S4 (B8) → BMW M3 Sedan (E90) → Porsche 971 Panamera 4S (MY2018) → Mercedes-AMG CLS 53...

2021.11.20Porsche Panamera, Porsche Owners File

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

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2021.09.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Test Drive of the Base Grade 718 Cayman (20-inch Wheels, PASM, Sport Chrono, Sport Exhaus...

Recently, I’d like to share my perspective on the base model (base grade) of the 718 Cayman that my wife reviewed. A 718 Cayman Loaded with Options I’ve previously test-driven two base grade 718 Caymans, but both had only the bare minimum of options. However, this particular car is very rare, equipped with 20-inch wheels plus the three essential options: the Sport Chrono Package, PASM, and Sport Exhaust. Base grade Caymans rarely come with a...

2021.09.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

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2021.09.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Test Driving the Porsche 718 Cayman Base Grade with PASM: Is PASM Necessary or Not?

Test Driving the Base Grade 718 Cayman My husband had been writing on his blog and Twitter that he was “curious about the base grade 718 Cayman,” and in response, a blog reader kindly reached out saying, “If you like, would you like to test drive my 718 Cayman?” The owner’s Cayman was a base grade model equipped with options like “PASM,” “Sport Chrono Package,” “Sport Exhaust,” and “20-inch wheels.” My husband said, This is...

2021.09.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Porsche 911

2021.08.31Porsche 911

The Ideal Specs for Buying the New 911 GT3 Touring Package! Should You Get PCCB? What Abo...

Until this spring, my husband owned a 911 GT3 Touring (991 late model). He was very particular about options and specs and agonized over selling it for months, but finally decided to let it go this spring. Recently, he said, “If I were to buy the new 911 GT3 Touring Package (992 model), this is how I’d spec it out,” and showed me his configuration. So, this is purely his personal preference and just for...

2021.08.31Porsche 911