Reviews & Test Drives

2023.10.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

The Appeal of the Porsche 997 GT3: Rediscovering the Joy of Analog Driving

For some reason, this blog has very few articles about the 997 and 987. It’s not that I have anything against them—in fact, I’m very interested in these generations of Porsches. It’s just that, for whatever reason, surprisingly few people in my circle own one, so I haven’t had many opportunities to get behind the wheel. A reader recently invited me to take a closer look at their car, and I was delighted to accept...

2023.10.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

How to Buy a Porsche

2023.10.08How to Buy a Porsche

When You Want a Porsche, It May Be the Right Time to Buy | What I Learned from Buying a 911

Why I’m So Glad I Bought a Carrera T My first Porsche, a 911 Carrera T, was delivered at the end of May. Four months later, it’s already closing in on 4,500 km (about 2,800 miles). I use it for just about everything: grocery runs, taking the kids to and from school, trips to the dentist and dermatologist, and work. I’m starting to feel like it’s become a real companion—though I’d love to take it...

2023.10.08How to Buy a Porsche

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.10.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Why the Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) Is the Ultimate 911

I recently had the chance to drive a 992-generation 911 Turbo S. I’ve written about driving the 992 Turbo S on the blog before, but some time has passed, and my experience and perspective have evolved. So I’d like to take another look at what makes the Turbo S so special. The Porsche 911 Turbo S At Porsche, “Turbo” is about more than simply having a turbocharged engine. One clue is that even the all-electric...

2023.10.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911

2023.09.18Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 Carrera T: Everyday Driving Fun Through Entrepreneurship, Parenting, and ...

It’s Been a While Since My Last Blog Post Lately, both my husband and I have been so busy with work that finding time to write has been a challenge. I’m focused on growing the company I founded two years ago, and my husband recently started a new company of his own. So, believe it or not, we’re both in startup mode right now! (laughs) When I launched this blog six years ago, I was...

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 a Porsche: Our Guide to New-Car Run-In

My wife recently finished the break-in period for her 992 Carrera T, and we’re now breaking in our 718 Carrera T. I’ve written about breaking in a Porsche a few times before, but I’ve learned a few things since then. Here, I’d like to share our approach and thinking, updated with those new insights. Does a Porsche Need a Break-In Period? While some manufacturers now say that a break-in period isn’t necessary, Porsche’s owner’s manuals...

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 2,900 km—How Does It Drive Now?

The Carrera T Goes in for an Oil Change A little over two months after taking delivery of our Carrera T, the odometer finally reached 2,900 km, bringing the break-in period to an end. Before the Obon holiday in August, I took it to the dealership for an oil and filter change. My husband had told me beforehand: While you’re changing the oil, have them change the filter too. There’s no point in putting in...

2023.08.21Porsche Maintenance Costs, Porsche 911

Touring Reports

2023.08.12Touring Reports, Porsche 911

A 700 km Day in the Porsche 911 Carrera T: Exploring Okayama’s Rural Routes

A Porsche 911 Carrera T Road Trip When summer vacation began at the kids’ elementary school, I took them to stay with my parents for two weeks. During longer breaks—Golden Week, spring and summer vacation, and the New Year holidays—I usually spend some time at my parents’ home with the kids. My husband, meanwhile, enjoys a brief stretch of living on his own. It’s become our family’s holiday tradition. While my parents look after the...

2023.08.12Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2023.08.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (992) Test Drive: How It Compares with the Carrera T

I finally got the chance to drive the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (992), a car I’d been curious about for a long time. Here’s my take, with comparisons to the Carrera T we own. Porsche GTS Models: The Sweet Spot Between Carrera and GT Porsche’s lineup is generally divided into three main trims: the base model, the S, and the GTS. There are also models such as the T and the GT3, but as they’re...

2023.08.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

How to Buy a Porsche

2023.07.29How to Buy a Porsche

Why Do Porsche Buyers Purchase Without a Test Drive?

Buying a Porsche Without a Test Drive Recently, I was chatting with someone I know and mentioned that I write a Porsche blog and had just bought my dream first Porsche. They were especially surprised when I told them that I’d bought it without a test drive. “Wait—don’t people normally test-drive a car before buying it? And a Porsche is incredibly expensive! You bought one without even taking it for a drive? Some Porsche models...

2023.07.29How to Buy a Porsche

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