Reviews & Test Drives

2023.11.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test-Driving a Porsche 911 Carrera S (992) with PASM Sport Suspension, Rear-Axle Steering...

A 992 Carrera S Loaded with Options My younger brother has bought another car. He and I are complete opposites. He loves Ferraris, G-Class Mercedes, Lamborghinis, Okinawa, Richard Mille watches, and Hublot watches—in other words, he goes all-in on the picture-perfect “successful person” lifestyle（笑） That’s why, in principle, he isn’t a fan of understated cars like Porsches, which put driving first. He’s always complaining about their limited features and plain interiors. So it was a...

2023.11.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Early-, Mid-, or Late-Model Porsche Macan? What I Learned Driving an Early Macan Turbo

A little while ago, a friend bought a used early-model Macan Turbo. It was in excellent condition and came equipped with air suspension and the Sport Exhaust system. I’ve written about the early Macan Turbo a few times before, but I wanted to take another look at it—and compare it with the mid- and late-model versions. The Early-Model Macan Turbo The Macan has been around for a long time and has received two facelifts so...

2023.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.07.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Carrera T (992) Review After 1,500 km: Perfectly Balanced and Truly Emotional

Porsche 911 Carrera T It’s been almost two months since our Porsche 911 Carrera T arrived at our home. My wife is the car’s primary driver and has been doing most of the running-in. I only borrow it from time to time, rather than driving it every day. But I’ve recently had a chance to spend some proper time behind the wheel, so I’d like to share my thoughts on the Carrera T. I have...

2023.07.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2022.04.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

My Week with the Porsche Macan: How Does It Compare with the Cayenne and 911?

Macan S The other day, I took my early 991 Carrera 4 GTS to the dealership for its inspection. While it was there, I was lucky enough to borrow a Macan S as a loaner, so I’d like to share my impressions. This Macan was from before the current interior’s touchscreen setup. It was the 2019 facelift model, identifiable by its full-width rear light bar, and is often referred to as the second-generation or mid-cycle...

2022.04.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Reviews & Test Drives

2022.04.06Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test-Driving the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (991.1): What Comparing It with Other 99...

I’ve Tested 11 Different 991.1 Models Here are the 991.1 models I’ve covered on the blog so far. That’s an impressive 11 different versions. I doubt many people anywhere in the world have compared this many 991.1s on winding roads—not just on quick drives around town! (笑) Carrera 4S Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet Carrera GTS Cabriolet Targa 4S Carrera Carrera 4 GTS Turbo Targa 4 GTS Carrera S Cabriolet Carrera S GT3 This time, I...

2022.04.06Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche Panamera

2021.11.20Porsche Panamera, Porsche Owners File

【Porsche Owners File #24】What It’s Like to Own a 971 Panamera GTS: Standout Features an...

Welcome to the Porsche Owners File, where Porsche owners from across Japan share their ownership experiences. This time, we’re taking a closer look at the 971 Panamera GTS. 〘Owner profile〙 ・Car featured: 971 Panamera GTS (MY2021) ・Location: Hokkaido ・Previous cars: 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 (C257) →911...

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 Gets It Right

Since buying a 991.1 Carrera 4 GTS, I’ve become completely smitten with the first-generation 991. Recently, I had the chance to drive a base 991.1 Carrera, so I’d like to share my impressions—and explore what makes a standard 911 so appealing. Why Do Experienced Porsche Owners Come Back to the Base 911? Even before I owned a Porsche, I’d heard this time and again: respected automotive journalists and people who have owned several Porsches often...

2021.11.04How to Buy a Porsche, The Appeal of Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2021.09.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Testing a Base-Grade 718 Cayman with 20-Inch Wheels, PASM, Sport Chrono and Sport Exhaust...

Recently, my wife wrote a review of the base-model 718 Cayman. This time, I’d like to share my impressions from behind the wheel. A 718 Cayman Loaded with Options I’ve written about two other base-grade 718 Caymans before, but both had only a handful of options. This particular car is a rare find: it has 20-inch wheels and all three of what I call the essential performance options—Sport Chrono Package, PASM and the Sport Exhaust....

2021.09.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Reviews & Test Drives

2021.09.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Test-Driving a Base Porsche 718 Cayman with PASM: Do You Really Need It?

Test-Driving a Base Porsche 718 Cayman My husband had written on our blog and Twitter that he was “curious about the base 718 Cayman.” In response, one of our blog readers got in touch and asked, “Would you like to take my 718 Cayman for a drive?” The owner’s base-model Cayman was equipped with options including PASM, the Sport Chrono Package, the Sport Exhaust System, and 20-inch wheels. My husband was thrilled: That’s fantastic! It’s...

2021.09.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Porsche 911

2021.08.31Porsche 911

The Ideal New 911 GT3 Touring Package Spec: PCCB or Front-Axle Lift?

Until this spring, my husband owned a 911 GT3 Touring (991.2 generation). He was particular about its options and specification, and spent months debating whether to sell it. This spring, though, he finally decided to let it go. Then, the other day, he showed me his configurator choices and said, “If I were buying the new 911 GT3 Touring Package (992), this is how I’d spec it.” His choices are, of course, a matter of...

2021.08.31Porsche 911