The other day, I had the chance to borrow a base model 718 Cayman as a loaner. And just about a month ago, I also happened to drive a base model 981 Cayman. This time, rather than a test drive report or review, I want to focus on the characteristics I feel these two 98x-series cars have, and what exactly sets them apart. The 718 and 981 Caymans To be precise, 718 is the model...
For some reason, this is actually my first time writing a test drive article on the GT4. This time, I drove the 718 Cayman GT4. I’ve driven the sibling 718 Spider several times, so I’d like to focus on the differences between the two in this review. 718 Cayman GT4 The GT4 is a grade developed by Porsche’s GT division, so its origins differ somewhat from the regular models. Equipped with exclusive features like Adaptive...
911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet This time, I had the chance to test drive the 991.1 (early 991) Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet. The name is a bit of a mouthful, but to sum it up, it’s the all-wheel-drive GTS model in an open-top version—basically the convertible counterpart to my own Carrera 4 GTS coupe. It’s an extremely rare model. Just the Carrera 4 GTS and the AWD GTS are already scarce, but add the convertible...
My Husband, Who Test-Drives Porsches Almost Every Week My husband often gets to drive Porsches owned by acquaintances, as well as cars from various other manufacturers, almost every week on the Royu Driveway. Later, he shares his test drive reports here on the blog. He says each test drive lasts about 15 minutes, but owners are often surprised and say, “How can you write so much after such a short test drive?” If he can...
Porsche 911 Targa 4S Lately, I’ve had the chance to test drive the early 991 models quite often. Everyone truly falls in love with this naturally aspirated engine, unanimously praising its thrilling sound and feel. This time, I drove the early 991 Targa 4S. When it comes to the Targa, its production numbers are even lower than the GT3 variants, making it the rarest 911 grade. On top of that, this particular car is Racing...
This blog originally started because of my wife’s love for the Panamera. In our household, we have driven the 970 late-model Panamera Edition and the 971 early-model Panamera Turbo, and although we now have a Cayenne instead, the Panamera remains a beloved Porsche. This time, I happened to borrow a 971 early-model Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid as a loaner, so I’d like to share my review. Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Let me start with the...
Since purchasing the 991.1 (early 991) Carrera 4 GTS, I’ve become completely captivated by the early 991 generation. Recently, I had the opportunity to test drive the base (standard) 991 Carrera, so I’d like to share my report along with some thoughts on the appeal of the “pure” 911. Why Do Porsche Enthusiasts Return to the Base 911? This is something I had heard many times even before owning a Porsche: well-known automotive critics and...
Porsche 356 Speedster I’ve previously written about test driving the Porsche 356 coupe in an earlier article, but this time I had the opportunity to drive the 356 Speedster, so I’d like to share my review. The model I drove was a 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster. After some research, I found that the 356 had three open-top variants: the Cabriolet, Speedster, and Roadster. This particular car is a Speedster, and the “Speedster” grade that continues...
Why Did I Choose the Four-Wheel Drive 911? When people think of the Porsche 911, many imagine it as an RR (rear-engine, rear-wheel drive) car. I’m no different. To me, the 911 is synonymous with RR. However, as you know, there are four-wheel drive models of the 911. These include the Carrera (Targa) 4 series and the Turbo models. The first Carrera 4 was the 964 generation, which, according to period documents, featured a fixed...
The other day, I wrote an article about purchasing a 991.1 911 Carrera 4 GTS, and today, continuing from last time, I’d like to share the delivery day and my first impressions. Delivery Day After preparing and sending the necessary documents, about three weeks later, the delivery day finally arrived. You can pay extra to have the car transported on a carrier, but I chose not to. As a true Porsche enthusiast who believes the...
