Reviews & Test Drives

2022.02.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test-Driving a 991.1 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S: A Fully Loaded Gem

The 991.1 Carrera 4S Lately, I’ve noticed quite a few people around me buying 991.1 models. Ask them what won them over, and they all say the same thing: the sound and rev-happy character of the naturally aspirated engine. Porsche may build naturally aspirated 911s again someday. But for many buyers, the 991.1 represents the last generation of naturally aspirated 911s from an era before stricter noise regulations and gasoline particulate filters (GPFs). It’s easy...

2022.02.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2022.01.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test-Driving the Porsche 964 Carrera RS Touring: How Different Is It from a Standard Carr...

The Porsche 911 Carrera RS (Type 964) It’s been about three and a half years since an air-cooled Porsche 911 (Type 964) Carrera 2 came home with us. I’ve fallen for its analog controls and handling that reflect your driving skill so directly. Even now, the 964 never feels old to me; every drive still feels fresh. It’s fun even when you’re not pushing hard, and it’s enjoyable at any speed, whether you’re driving around...

2022.01.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2021.12.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Test-Driving the Late 970 Porsche Panamera GTS: What Only the 970—and the GTS—Can Offer

The story behind this blog began when a 970 Panamera Edition (the base model) arrived at our home. My wife was captivated by the way it drove and talked to me about the Panamera’s virtues almost every day. I’ve always loved the 970 Panamera, too. The Edition, in particular, is a beautifully balanced car that makes driving a real pleasure. I recently had the chance to test-drive a Panamera GTS, and I’d like to share...

2021.12.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2021.12.22How to Buy a Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

981 Cayman vs. 718 Cayman: What’s the Difference, and Which One Is Right for You?

Recently, I had a base-model 718 Cayman as a loaner. About a month earlier, I’d also had the chance to drive a base-model 981 Cayman. Rather than write a traditional test drive or review, I want to focus on what stands out to me about these two 98x-generation Caymans—and how they differ. The 718 and 981 Cayman: What’s the Difference? Strictly speaking, 718 is the model name, while 982 is the development code. So, 981...

2021.12.22How to Buy a Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

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2021.12.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

718 Cayman GT4 Review: How Does It Compare with the Spyder?

For some reason, this is actually my first time writing a test-drive review of a GT4. This time, I got behind the wheel of the 718 Cayman GT4. I’ve driven its sibling, the 718 Spyder, several times, so I’ll focus on how the two compare. 718 Cayman GT4 The GT4 is a model developed by Porsche’s GT department, giving it a slightly different pedigree from the regular lineup. It comes equipped with dedicated hardware such...

2021.12.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

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2021.12.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test-Driving the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet (991.1): How Different Is It from th...

911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet The car I got to test-drive this time was a 991.1 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet. It’s a bit of a mouthful, so to simplify: it’s an all-wheel-drive GTS with an open top—think of it as the convertible version of my own Carrera 4 GTS. It’s a rare model to begin with: the Carrera 4 GTS is uncommon, and the combination of all-wheel drive and a GTS badge makes it rarer...

2021.12.05Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2021.11.29Reviews & Test Drives

I Asked My Husband, Who Test-Drives a Different Porsche Almost Every Week, How He Approac...

My Husband Gets to Test-Drive a Porsche Almost Every Week My husband regularly gets to drive Porsches owned by people he knows, as well as cars from a variety of other manufacturers, on Royu Driveway. He later shares his impressions in test-drive reports on the blog. Each drive lasts only about 15 minutes, but owners often tell him, “I’m amazed you can write so much after such a short test drive.” I wondered whether he...

2021.11.29Reviews & Test Drives

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2021.11.26Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive: Porsche 911 Targa 4S (991.1)—Enjoy the Sublime Ride of PDCC

Porsche 911 Targa 4S Lately, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to drive early 991-generation 911s. Their owners are clearly smitten with the naturally aspirated engine, and they all say the same thing: its sound and feel make every drive special. This time, I got behind the wheel of an early 991 Targa 4S. The Targa was produced in lower numbers than the GT3 models, making it one of the rarest 911 variants. And this one...

2021.11.26Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2021.11.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

The Ultimate Panamera: Driving the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

This blog originally began with my wife’s love of the Panamera. Our family has owned a late-model 970 Panamera Edition and an early 971 Panamera Turbo. We’ve since moved on to a Cayenne, but the Panamera remains one of our favorite Porsches. This time, I was lucky enough to borrow an early 971 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid as a loaner car, so here’s my review. Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid I’ll start with the verdict: this...

2021.11.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2021.11.04How to Buy a Porsche, The Appeal of Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test-Driving the Porsche 911 Carrera (991.1): Why the Base Carrera Gets It Right

Since buying a 991.1 Carrera 4 GTS, I’ve become completely smitten with the first-generation 991. Recently, I had the chance to drive a base 991.1 Carrera, so I’d like to share my impressions—and explore what makes a standard 911 so appealing. Why Do Experienced Porsche Owners Come Back to the Base 911? Even before I owned a Porsche, I’d heard this time and again: respected automotive journalists and people who have owned several Porsches often...

2021.11.04How to Buy a Porsche, The Appeal of Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911