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Porsche Maintenance Costs

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Just Bought Porsche 911 Broke Down! Understanding the PADM Error

PADM Error As I mentioned recently on a Twitter Space, while driving my newly purchased early 991 Carrera 4 GTS, I suddenly noticed a PADM error warning on the instrument panel. The error is displayed in white (there also seems to be a yellow version), so it doesn’t affect driving and the car runs normally without any issues. From my research across various SNS platforms, this PADM error appears to be a common fault. It’s...

Porsche Maintenance Costs, How to Buy a Porsche
911カレラ4GTS（991.1）
How to Buy a Porsche

How 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...

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ポルシェ911.1
The Appeal of Porsche

The Appeal of Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives

Comparing Early 991 Grades | Recommended Grades Vary by Driving Skill

Test Drive of the Porsche 991 Base Grade The other day, I had the chance to test drive a reader’s Porsche 911. It was an early 991 model base Carrera, with simple options: BOSE, power folding mirrors, sport steering wheel, and seat heaters only. The body color was Guards Red. It perfectly matched the image from Momoe Yamaguchi’s song, the “bright red Porsche.” (Though the era was different from the 991.) When I arrived at...

The Appeal of Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives
ポルシェ 911（991.1）
How to Buy a Porsche

How to Buy a Porsche, The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911

Why I Bought a Used Porsche 911 (991.1 Early Model)

Some readers might wonder, why I own the latest 992 model and until recently even had a GT3 Touring Package, yet I deliberately chose to buy an older, early 991 model used. This time, I’d like to talk about why I chose the 991, which is technically inferior to the 992 and GT3, and why I went for the early model. Why buy an older model with lower performance on purpose? I used to think...

How to Buy a Porsche, The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911
ポルシェ911 カレラ4GTS（991.1）
Reviews & Test Drives

Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Used Porsche Purchase Story ②｜The 991.1 911 Carrera 4 GTS Has Arrived at Our Home

The other day, I wrote an article about purchasing a 991.1 911 Carrera 4 GTS, and today, continuing from last time, I’d like to share the delivery day and my first impressions. Delivery Day After preparing and sending the necessary documents, about three weeks later, the delivery day finally arrived. You can pay extra to have the car transported on a carrier, but I chose not to. As a true Porsche enthusiast who believes the...

Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Porsche 911
ポルシェ911GT3ツーリング
The Appeal of Porsche

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...

The Appeal of Porsche
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How to Buy a Porsche

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Used Porsche Purchase Story ①｜A 911 Carrera 4 GTS (991 Early Model) Comes Home

Purchased a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (991 Early Model) It had been almost half a year since I parted ways with my GT3 Touring Package. Recently, I had been thinking that if I were to buy a Porsche, it would be either a base 718 Cayman or an early 991, so I focused my watch there. Then, a 2015 model year 991.1 (early 991) Carrera 4 GTS with 32,000 km appeared on Car Sensor....

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ポルシェ911（901）
Reviews & Test Drives

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

The Origin of the Porsche 911! Driving the Short Wheelbase Narrow

The Origin of the Porsche 911 Among all the Porsche 911s I have driven so far, this is the most primitive 911. This time, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to test drive a 1967 911S. This Bahama Yellow example exudes a special aura from its dignified presence. The history this car has traveled surely makes you feel that way. With only about 21,000 km on the odometer, it’s an exceptionally well-preserved vehicle....

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How to Buy a Porsche

How to Buy a Porsche

How My Husband Answered a Porsche Purchase Question from a 981 Boxster Owner

Which Porsche Grade and Model to Choose Among Porsches, my husband often gets asked by people around him about which grade and model to buy. Recently, I introduced an article titled How to Choose a Porsche Grade: Organized by Usage and Situation, and my husband always says, When it comes to Porsche, choosing a higher grade doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be more satisfied. Each grade, model, and year has its own unique appeal, so what’s...

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ポルシェ911GTS
Porsche 911

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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