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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

How Has It Been Six Months Since Taking Delivery of the 718 Cayman T? (Part 1)

About six months have passed since taking delivery of the 718 Cayman T, and the mileage has now exceeded around 2,000 km. While the break-in period isn’t completely over yet, I’ve been on a few short tours, so I thought it’s a good time to share my impressions so far. The Appeal of the 718 Cayman T, Understood Especially by Carrera T Owners The charm of the 718 Cayman T lies, above all, in its...

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman
ポルシェ911カレラS（992）
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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive of Porsche 911 Carrera S (992) with PASM Sports Chassis, Rear Axle Steering, a...

Fully Loaded 992 Carrera S My younger brother bought another car. He’s the complete opposite of me—he’s a Ferrari fan, loves the G-Class, Lamborghini, Okinawa, Richard Mille watches, and Hublot—basically the textbook “successful guy” in every way (laughs). So naturally, he’s not a fan of understated cars like Porsche that focus purely on driving, and he often complains about Porsche’s minimal features and plain interiors. But this time, he surprisingly bought a Porsche after a...

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911
ポルシェ・マカンターボ（前期）
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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Is Your Porsche Macan Early, Mid, or Late Model? Thoughts from Driving an Early Macan Turbo

A little while ago, a friend purchased a used early-model Macan Turbo. It’s a very well-maintained example, equipped with air suspension and a sports exhaust. I’ve reported on the early Macan Turbo several times before, but this time I’d like to revisit it and also clarify the differences compared to the mid- and late-model versions. Early Macan Turbo The Macan has a long model history and has undergone two minor facelifts so far. Currently, the...

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan
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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

Test Drive of Porsche 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster T: What Makes the 718 ‘T’ Different?

The other day, I had the chance to drive both the 718 Cayman (base model) and the 718 Boxster T, so I’d like to share my reviews of each and report on their differences. 718 Cayman (Base Model) First up is the base model 718 Cayman. This particular car had almost no sporty options and was the most basic 718 Cayman. I’ve reviewed the 718 Cayman several times before, but this time I want to...

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman
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Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster

Thoughts on Owning Two GTS Models: Boxster (981) and 911 (991 Pre-Facelift)

Two Beloved Cars I want to keep every Porsche I own forever, but there are two in particular that I especially want to hold onto. Those are the Boxster GTS (981) and 911 Carrera 4 GTS (991 pre-facelift), both made around the same time. Both are the ‘GTS’ grade, standing for Grand Touring Sport, and both feature naturally aspirated flat-six engines from before noise and environmental regulations became as strict as they are now. The...

Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster
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Porsche Maintenance Costs, How to Buy a Porsche

Just Bought Porsche 911 Broke Down! Understanding the PADM Error

PADM Error As I mentioned recently on a Twitter Space, while driving my newly purchased early 991 Carrera 4 GTS, I suddenly noticed a PADM error warning on the instrument panel. The error is displayed in white (there also seems to be a yellow version), so it doesn’t affect driving and the car runs normally without any issues. From my research across various SNS platforms, this PADM error appears to be a common fault. It’s...

Porsche Maintenance Costs, How to Buy a Porsche
911カレラ4GTS（991.1）
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How to Buy a Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Why Did I Buy the Four-Wheel Drive Porsche 911? And Why the GTS?

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...

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

Test Drive of the Base Grade 718 Cayman (20-inch Wheels, PASM, Sport Chrono, Sport Exhaus...

Recently, I’d like to share my perspective on the base model (base grade) of the 718 Cayman that my wife reviewed. A 718 Cayman Loaded with Options I’ve previously test-driven two base grade 718 Caymans, but both had only the bare minimum of options. However, this particular car is very rare, equipped with 20-inch wheels plus the three essential options: the Sport Chrono Package, PASM, and Sport Exhaust. Base grade Caymans rarely come with a...

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

3 Reasons to Choose Porsche’s E-Hybrid Models｜If You’re Torn Between Cayenne and Panamer...

Porsche’s E-Hybrid Our family’s Cayenne is the Cayenne E-Hybrid model, and after recently driving the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid as well, my spouse and I often say, “The more we drive Porsche’s E-Hybrid models, the more we love them. If we buy a Cayenne or Panamera in the future, it will definitely be a hybrid model.” So today, my husband has written about why Porsche’s E-Hybrid models are so amazing. Please have a look. Porsche Hybrids...

How to Buy a Porsche, Porsche Cayenne
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Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

Buyer’s Guide for Used Porsche Boxster/Cayman (981 Model) Prospective Buyers

981 Boxster owner husband wrote this article. Please take a look if you’re interested. New 718 or Used 981? Many people struggle with the choice between buying a brand-new 718 Boxster/Cayman or a used previous-generation 981 Boxster/Cayman. So, from my perspective as a 981 Boxster owner, I’d like to organize information about the 981 used Boxster/Cayman and share advice and key points when buying a used one. 981 Boxster/Cayman The 981 model was introduced in...

Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman