It’s been about six months since our 718 Cayman T was delivered, and we’ve now driven it more than 2,000 km. It’s not quite through its running-in period yet, but we’ve taken it on several short tours. So this feels like a good time to share my impressions so far. The 718 Cayman T’s Appeal, Seen Through the Eyes of a Carrera T Owner The 718 Cayman T’s biggest strength is its beautifully judged chassis...
A 992 Carrera S Loaded with Options My younger brother has bought another car. He and I are complete opposites. He loves Ferraris, G-Class Mercedes, Lamborghinis, Okinawa, Richard Mille watches, and Hublot watches—in other words, he goes all-in on the picture-perfect “successful person” lifestyle（笑） That’s why, in principle, he isn’t a fan of understated cars like Porsches, which put driving first. He’s always complaining about their limited features and plain interiors. So it was a...
A little while ago, a friend bought a used early-model Macan Turbo. It was in excellent condition and came equipped with air suspension and the Sport Exhaust system. I’ve written about the early Macan Turbo a few times before, but I wanted to take another look at it—and compare it with the mid- and late-model versions. The Early-Model Macan Turbo The Macan has been around for a long time and has received two facelifts so...
I recently had the chance to drive both the base-model 718 Cayman and the 718 Boxster T. Here’s my take on each—and what sets them apart. 718 Cayman (Base Model) First up is the base-model 718 Cayman. This particular car had very few performance options, making it about as basic as a 718 Cayman gets. I’ve reviewed the 718 Cayman a few times before, but I’d like to share some fresh impressions. Its suspension is...
Two Porsches to Treasure I’d love to keep every Porsche I’ve owned for the rest of my life, but there are two I’m especially reluctant to part with. They’re the Boxster GTS (981) and 911 Carrera 4 GTS (early 991), built around the same time. Both wear the GTS badge—short for “Grand Touring Sport”—and are powered by naturally aspirated flat-six engines from before noise and emissions regulations became as stringent as they are today. The...
The PADM Fault Warning I recently talked about this on a Twitter Space, but while driving the 991.1 Carrera 4 GTS I’d recently bought, I happened to notice a PADM fault warning on the instrument panel. The warning appeared in white (though it seems it can also appear in yellow), so it didn’t affect the car’s ability to drive. In normal use, there was no noticeable problem. From what I’ve found while researching the issue...
Why Buy an All-Wheel-Drive 911? When people think of the Porsche 911, many picture its rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. I certainly do. “911” and “rear-engine, rear-wheel drive” are almost synonymous in my mind. But as you probably know, the 911 lineup also includes all-wheel-drive models: the Carrera 4 and Targa 4 models, along with the Turbo models. The 964 Carrera 4 was the first all-wheel-drive Carrera. According to period sources, it featured a full-time AWD system...
Recently, my wife wrote a review of the base-model 718 Cayman. This time, I’d like to share my impressions from behind the wheel. A 718 Cayman Loaded with Options I’ve written about two other base-grade 718 Caymans before, but both had only a handful of options. This particular car is a rare find: it has 20-inch wheels and all three of what I call the essential performance options—Sport Chrono Package, PASM and the Sport Exhaust....
Porsche E-Hybrid Models Our Cayenne is an E-Hybrid, and my husband and I often find ourselves saying, “The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid we drove recently and our Cayenne have both shown us just how good Porsche E-Hybrid models are. The more we drive them, the more we love them. If we buy another Cayenne or Panamera, we’ll definitely choose the hybrid.” So today, my husband is sharing why he thinks Porsche E-Hybrid models are so impressive....
My husband, a 981 Boxster owner, put together this guide. If you’re considering a used 981 Boxster or Cayman, we hope you’ll take a look. New 718 or Used 981? Many buyers find themselves choosing between a new 718 Boxster or Cayman and a used 981-generation model. To help you make that decision, I’ve gathered information about the used 981 Boxster and Cayman from the perspective of a 981 Boxster owner, along with advice and...
