Porsche 911

2022.07.19Porsche 911, Porsche Trivia

How to Drive a Porsche 911 (964) Tiptronic

The 964 Tiptronic Prices for used Porsche 964s have been climbing relentlessly. Not long ago, it made headlines when even a Tiptronic-equipped 964 crossed the ¥10 million mark. Now, examples priced above ¥17 million have appeared. The 964’s enduring popularity is certainly one factor, but the recent weakness of the yen has also made Japanese used cars more affordable to buyers around the world. The 964 Tiptronic can still be dismissed by die-hard manual-transmission fans—and,...

2022.07.19Porsche 911, Porsche Trivia

Reviews & Test Drives

2022.07.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

What’s It Like for a Woman to Drive the New Porsche 911 GT3 (992)?

The New 911 GT3 Touring (992) A little while ago, I had the chance to drive the new 911 GT3 with the Touring Package (992, PDK). My husband drove it that day, too, and wrote about his test drive, so here I’d like to share my own honest impressions from behind the wheel. Until then, I’d only seen the new GT3 in photos and videos. Seeing it in person for the first time sent my...

2022.07.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Reviews & Test Drives

2022.06.11Reviews & Test Drives

Test-Driving the Porsche 911 GTS (991.2): How It Differs from the 991.1 GTS and What the ...

The Popular Porsche 911 (991) The Porsche 911 (991) has been growing steadily in popularity. It’s one of the 911 generations with a major difference between its early and later models: the 991.1 has a naturally aspirated engine, while the 991.2 is turbocharged. I recently had the chance to drive a 991.2 GTS. In fact, I once borrowed a 991.2 GTS for about a week, and my wife and I shared our impressions on the...

2022.06.11Reviews & Test Drives

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2022.06.07Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test-Driving the Last Air-Cooled Porsche: The Porsche 911 (993)

The Porsche 911 (993) I’ve had the chance to drive and review a number of air-cooled Porsches over the years, but somehow I’d never written about the 993. This time, I finally got the opportunity to test-drive the Porsche 911 (993), the last air-cooled 911, and share my impressions. This Guards Red car is a 993 Carrera S with a Tiptronic transmission. The Carrera S was introduced for the 993’s later model years and, like...

2022.06.07Reviews & 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

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2022.04.12Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

The Most Powerful 911 Ever? Porsche 911 GT2 RS Review: Can You Tame This Beast?

The Ultimate 911: GT2 RS with the Weissach Package I’ve written plenty of reviews of the GT3, but this is my first time behind the wheel of a GT2 RS. Before getting into the drive, let’s take a closer look at what makes the GT2 RS a step beyond the GT3. Porsche’s GT lineup spans five models. The best-known is the GT3, joined by the GT4 for the Cayman and the GT for the Cayenne....

2022.04.12Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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

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2022.03.30Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Testing the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS on Track: How Does the AWD 911 Compare with the Rea...

Taking the 911 Carrera 4 GTS to the Track The other day, I took part in a track day hosted by 911Days magazine. The venue was Fuji Speedway, a circuit I’ve driven many times before at driving schools and track events. This time, I brought along a pre-facelift 991 Carrera 4 GTS. It pairs all-wheel drive with the last naturally aspirated 3.8-liter engine offered in the Carrera. I’d driven rear-engine and mid-engine Porsches on track...

2022.03.30Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2022.03.24Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

2022 Porsche 911 GT3 (992) Review: An Out-of-This-World Driving Experience

The day had finally arrived: time to get behind the wheel of the latest 992-generation 911—and not just any 911, but the latest GT3. I used to own a 991.2 GT3 Touring, and I currently own a 992 Carrera. With those experiences as a reference, I’ll take a closer look at what makes the new GT3 special, comparing it with its predecessor and the Carrera along the way. Porsche 911 GT3 (992): First Impressions The...

2022.03.24Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

How to Buy a Porsche

2022.03.19How to Buy a Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

A Pristine Air-Cooled Porsche 964 | Delivery Day Drama and a Test Drive Review

My good friend TAKURO has finally taken delivery of his Porsche 911 (Type 964). Here’s how the whole buying-a-Porsche journey unfolded—and what I thought after getting behind the wheel. Taking Delivery of the 964 One autumn morning last year, I was casually browsing Instagram when I spotted a story from a dealership announcing that a manual-transmission 964 had just arrived. I took a screenshot and immediately sent it to TAKURO, who had been looking for...

2022.03.19How to Buy a Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911