2025.10.25Recommended Porsche Shops, Our Car Life, Mercedes-Benz

I Took My SL400 to Oda Auto, the YouTube-Famous Mercedes Specialist!

A Visit to Oda Auto, Famous on YouTube I took my Mercedes-Benz SL400 (R231), which I bought in August, to Oda Auto. It’s the workshop run by the Kansai-accented owner known on YouTube for his catchphrase, “Don’t take me for a fool!” Watching his videos, it’s easy to get the impression that he might be a little intimidating. That was my first impression, too. Worried I might say the wrong thing and get told off,...

2025.10.25Recommended Porsche Shops, Our Car Life, Mercedes-Benz

2025.10.02Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz R231 SL400 Review, Part 2: Grand Touring Excellence and the Joy of Open-Air...

In Part 1, I explored the R231 SL400’s Active Body Control and the appeal of its 276 engine. In this second installment, we’ll take a closer look at what this car does best: its handling, highway performance, and comfort as a convertible. After covering 1,000 kilometers behind the wheel, one thing became clear: the SL400 is an exceptionally accomplished grand tourer. It’s more than a way to get from A to B—it makes the drive...

2025.10.02Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

2025.09.30Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz R231 SL400 Review, Part 1: The Magic Ride of Active Body Control

Here’s my in-depth review of the facelifted Mercedes-Benz R231 SL400, after about a month of ownership and more than 1,000 kilometers behind the wheel. Returning to the SL—a luxury two-seat roadster that represents the best of Mercedes-Benz—I was struck by its exceptional refinement. As I explained in my previous article, there were several reasons I chose the SL. But the first thing that surprised me once I started driving it was its extraordinary ride comfort....

2025.09.30Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

2025.09.22Live Streaming, Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster, Mercedes-Benz

[Livestream Recap] Vol. 91: If You Could Own Only One Car, Which Would You Choose? A Deep...

Here’s a recap of a recent episode of the *Welcome Home, PORSCHE* livestream radio show. We hope you’ll tune in during your commute, on the way to school, or while enjoying a drive in your Porsche. If you enjoy the episode, please like the video and subscribe to the channel! Main Topics and Highlights Porsche’s Software Problems [04:45] Many Tesla Model 3 buyers say, “What have I been driving all these years?” Even from an...

2025.09.22Live Streaming, Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster, Mercedes-Benz

2025.09.20Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

Why I Bought a Mercedes-Benz SL400 (Late R231)

A Longtime Dream: The SL, One of the World’s Three Great Sports Cars I recently bought a late-model R231 Mercedes-Benz SL400, and I’d like to share why I chose an SL. For me, the world’s three great sports cars are the Porsche 911, the BMW M3 (M4), and the Mercedes-Benz SL. Of the three, the SL has always held a special place in my heart—an aspirational car I’d dreamed of owning for years. When the...

2025.09.20Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

2025.09.11Uncategorized

【Livestream Recap】Vol. 90: SL 400 Delivery Report, New Porsche Predictions, and Taycan ...

Here’s a recap of the latest livestream from *Welcome Home, PORSCHE*. We hope you’ll enjoy it on your commute, on the way to school, or as a companion for a drive in your Porsche. If you enjoyed the show, please like the video and subscribe to the channel! Key Topics and Highlights Opening Chat [01:17] Even when typhoon warnings are issued in Kansai, the actual impact is often limited. Ashiya and the surrounding area were...

2025.09.11Uncategorized