Reviews & Test Drives

2021.08.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Impressions from Owning Both Old and New Porsche 911s: Comparing the Latest 992 and Air-C...

The Air-Cooled Porsche 911 (964) Is Simply Wonderful My husband has always said, when driving the 992 911, “The 992 really is great~,” and when behind the wheel of the air-cooled 964 Porsche 911, “The 964 really is something else~.” But lately, his words have started to change a bit. Recently, he’s been saying, “The 964 is definitely better! If I had to keep only one, either the 992 or the 964, I’d choose the...

2021.08.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2021.08.27Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive of the New Porsche 911 Targa (992): The Most Luxurious Way to Enjoy a 911

The other day, I happened to have the opportunity to experience the new Porsche 911 Targa 4 (992 model), so I’d like to share my report. Porsche 911 Targa 4 (992) This time, I test drove the latest 992-generation Targa 4. It goes without saying, but the Targa is neither a cabriolet nor a coupe. The Targa bar, which corresponds to the B-pillar, is located in the center of the body, enhancing rigidity and providing...

2021.08.27Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911

2021.08.23Porsche 911, Recommended Car Accessories

Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Is an Absolute Must for Safety

Porsche’s Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Most Porsches from the last decade come equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM). While it used to be an optional feature, it has gradually become standard equipment, and now every model includes it. The TPM displays tire pressure in real time while driving and alerts you if the pressure drops beyond a certain point. What’s great about Porsche’s TPM is that it tells you exactly how much air to...

2021.08.23Porsche 911, Recommended Car Accessories

Porsche 911

2021.08.22Porsche 911, Porsche Cayenne

[Reader Report] First Impressions After Purchasing a Porsche 911 Turbo S and Cayenne GTS ...

Information on the Porsche 911 Turbo S and Cayenne GTS Coupe We received a message from a blog reader saying, “I purchased a Porsche 911 Turbo S and a Cayenne GTS Coupe. This is my first Porsche, and I’d like to share my impressions as a beginner.” Thank you very much! I believe impressions will evolve as more miles are driven on various roads, but for now, I’d like to share these first impressions. The...

2021.08.22Porsche 911, Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Trivia

2021.08.20Porsche Trivia

What Does “PTS” Mean for the New Porsche 911 GT3 (992)?

The Porsche “PTS” You Hear About Lately Recently, I’ve been seeing reports on social media like “I ordered the new Porsche 911 GT3!” or “I got allocated a production slot!” Among these, there are occasional mentions of ordering with “PTS.” It seems that previously, ordering with this “PTS” option from Japan was not possible, but since the 992 generation came out, it’s been heard about here and there. This time, I’d like to explain what...

2021.08.20Porsche Trivia

Our Car Life

2021.08.14Our Car Life

Will Environmental and Noise Regulations Make It Impossible to Buy Gasoline Sports Cars?!

Engine Sound of the Porsche 911 (992 Model) I’ve been seeing more and more news about stricter fuel efficiency and exhaust emission regulations for cars. That said, I used to think, “It seems this trend is spreading in Europe, but it might be quite a while before it affects Japan.” However, it turns out we can no longer afford to be so relaxed—these impacts are already starting to affect us. Recently, I received a question...

2021.08.14Our Car Life

Reviews & Test Drives

2021.08.13Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

What’s the Difference Between the Porsche 911 Cabriolet and Boxster?

Comparing the 991.1 Carrera S Cabriolet and the 981 Boxster GTS If you’ve ever considered buying a Porsche convertible, you’ve probably asked yourself this question at least once: “What’s the difference between the 911 Cabriolet and the Boxster?” I used to wonder about this a lot myself. I understand the difference between a 4-seater and a 2-seater, and I get the difference between RR and MR layouts. But how do they differ in terms of...

2021.08.13Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Touring Reports

2021.08.11Touring Reports

Cars I Met at the Hiruzen MT: Porsche, Nissan GT-R, Corvette…

Attending the Hiruzen MT Yesterday, I wrote an article about touring the Okayama Wide-Area Farm Road (link here), and today I want to share about the Hiruzen MT (Meeting) I joined along the way. After fully enjoying the wide-area farm road, I headed north toward Hiruzen. I avoided the highway and took Route 313 north, then switched to Route 482 and Prefectural Route 114. After a while, a huge drive-in-like facility with a large Ferris...

2021.08.11Touring Reports

Touring Reports

2021.08.10Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Touring in the Porsche 911 (992)! Cruising Okayama’s Wide-Area Farm Roads!

Heading to Okayama’s Wide-Area Farm Roads It’s been almost a year since I bought the 992, but surprisingly, I haven’t really gone on a proper solo touring trip yet. I’ve gone to Fuji Speedway with my family and joined group tours with Porsche friends, so most of my drives have involved multiple people. I haven’t really done much solo touring. This time, I finally took out the 992 to join the Hiruzen MT (Meeting) held...

2021.08.10Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Porsche Maintenance Costs

2021.08.07Porsche Maintenance Costs, Porsche 911

Replacing the Rear Spoiler Wall (Bellows) on a Porsche 911 (Air-Cooled 964)

The hot days continue, but I’m still frequently driving my 964. Since it has Tiptronic, it’s easy to drive both around town and for commuting, making it arguably the best air-cooled Porsche for everyday use. One day, I casually lifted the rear spoiler to take a look and found that the plastic bellows (accordion-style) part had deteriorated and developed holes. While it doesn’t directly affect driving performance, it looks bad from behind and isn’t ideal...

2021.08.07Porsche Maintenance Costs, Porsche 911