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2023.10.28Uncategorized

[Reader Report] From Honda S2000 to Porsche 911 GT3 (997): The Reasons and Real Driving I...

Recently, my husband had the chance to test drive the 911 GT3 (997 model). He described it as, A car where the driver’s inputs clearly and immediately affect the vehicle’s behavior (output). This is where the analog joy of driving lies, and mastering it is what makes the car “fun.” He said it’s not an easy-to-drive car like the modern 911s, which anyone can handle well; rather, it’s a car that requires skill to truly...

2023.10.28Uncategorized

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.10.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

The Charm of the Porsche 997 GT3: Rediscovering the Joy of Analog Driving!

For some reason, this blog has very few articles about the 997 or 987 models.It’s not that I dislike them—in fact, I’m quite interested in these Porsches—but surprisingly few people around me own them, so opportunities for coverage have been limited. This time, a reader kindly requested a feature, so I took the opportunity to test drive one and will share my report.As always, even though it’s a feature, I intend to write honestly without...

2023.10.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

How to Buy a Porsche

2023.10.08How to Buy a Porsche

The Best Time to Buy a Porsche Is When You Want One｜Lessons from Buying a 911

So glad I bought the Carrera T. My first Porsche, the 911 Carrera T, was delivered at the end of May. Four months have passed, and the mileage is almost 4,500 km now. I use it for everything—from grocery runs, dropping off and picking up the kids, taking them to the dentist or dermatologist, to work. Lately, I feel it’s really becoming my partner on the road (though I still want to take it on...

2023.10.08How to Buy a Porsche

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.10.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Discussing the All-Out Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) – The Ultimate Grade

Recently, I had the opportunity to test drive the 992 Turbo S. I’ve written a test drive report on the 992 Turbo S before, but some time has passed since then, and I believe my experience and impressions have evolved. So, I’d like to share again the true appeal of the Turbo S. Porsche 911 Turbo S For Porsche, the “Turbo” grade doesn’t simply mean a turbocharged car. Proof of this is that even the...

2023.10.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911

2023.09.18Porsche 911

Enjoying Everyday City Driving with the Porsche 911 Carrera T｜Entrepreneurship, Parentin...

It’s Been a While Since My Last Blog Recently, both my husband and I have been extremely busy with work, and I haven’t had much time to write blog posts. I’m working hard to grow my company, now in its second year, and my husband just recently started a new business too, so we’re actually both in startup mode right now (laughs). Six years ago, when I first started this blog, I was a full-time...

2023.09.18Porsche 911

How to Buy a Porsche

2023.08.24How to Buy a Porsche, The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

How to Break In Your Porsche

Recently, my wife finished the break-in period for our newly purchased 992 Carrera T, and now we are in the process of breaking in the 718 Carrera T. I’ve mentioned break-in driving several times in past blog posts, but this time I want to share our approach and philosophy on break-in driving, including some new insights we’ve gained since then. Is a break-in period necessary for Porsche? Nowadays, many manufacturers claim that break-in driving is...

2023.08.24How to Buy a Porsche, The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

Porsche Maintenance Costs

2023.08.21Porsche Maintenance Costs, Porsche 911

Carrera T Break-In Complete: Oil and Filter Change at 2,900km! How Does It Drive Now!?

Carrera T Heads for Oil Change Just over two months after taking delivery of the Carrera T, the mileage finally hit 2,900km, marking the end of the break-in period. So, just before the Obon holidays in August, I took it to the dealer for an oil and filter change. My husband had told me in advance, Make sure to get the filter changed along with the oil. Even if the oil is clean, it’s pointless...

2023.08.21Porsche Maintenance Costs, Porsche 911

Touring Reports

2023.08.12Touring Reports, Porsche 911

700km in a Day! Touring Okayama’s Wide-Area Farm Roads in the Porsche 911 Carrera T

Touring with the Carrera T When the kids started their summer vacation from elementary school, we spent two weeks visiting my parents’ home. During long holidays like Golden Week, spring break, summer vacation, and New Year’s, our family tradition is for me to take the kids to my parents’ place for a while, while my husband enjoys a brief solo life at home. While my parents watch the kids at my childhood home, I’m truly...

2023.08.12Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.08.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (992) Test Drive Report: A Comparison with the Carrera T

This time, I had the opportunity to test drive the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (992), which I had been curious about for a while, so I would like to report on it while comparing it with the Carrera T that we have at home. Porsche’s GTS Porsche’s grades are mainly divided into three: the base grade, S, and GTS. Of course, there are others like T and the GT3 series, but since their production numbers...

2023.08.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

How to Buy a Porsche

2023.07.29How to Buy a Porsche

Why Do Porsche Owners Buy Their Cars Without Test Driving?

Buying a Porsche Without a Test Drive The other day, I was talking with an acquaintance, and the conversation turned to how I write a Porsche blog and recently bought my long-awaited first Porsche. At that time, they were very surprised to hear that I purchased it without test driving. “What? Isn’t it normal to test drive a car before buying it? And Porsche is such an expensive car—don’t you test drive before buying? Some...

2023.07.29How to Buy a Porsche