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2024.01.15Reviews & 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...

2024.01.15Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

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2023.11.19Reviews & 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...

2023.11.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.09.21Reviews & 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...

2023.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

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2023.08.07Reviews & 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...

2023.08.07Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman

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2022.10.19Reviews & 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...

2022.10.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster

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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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2021.10.20How to Buy a Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Why I Bought an All-Wheel-Drive Porsche 911—and Why I Chose the GTS

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...

2021.10.20How to Buy a Porsche, Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2021.09.24Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Panamera GTS Review: Is It the Right Buy—or Should You Choose the Turbo or 4S?

I’ve reviewed the Panamera GTS before, but this time I was able to borrow one as a loaner car for several days, which gave me the chance to get a much deeper feel for it. I drove it in a wide range of situations, from everyday errands to highway journeys. Drawing on my experience owning a Turbo and driving the 4S and hybrid models, I’d like to explore where the GTS fits in the Panamera...

2021.09.24Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2021.09.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster

981 Boxster Spyder Review: Glorious Engine Sound and Superb Handling—Compared with the 71...

I recently published a test-drive review of the current 718 Spyder. This time, I’m getting behind the wheel of its predecessor, the 981-generation Boxster Spyder. Several people in my circle have owned 981 Spyders, so I’d seen the car many times and thought I knew it well. It also felt familiar because it shares its generation with the 981 Boxster GTS in our own garage. Perhaps for that very reason, I’d never thought to give...

2021.09.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster

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2021.09.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Testing a Base-Grade 718 Cayman with 20-Inch Wheels, PASM, Sport Chrono and Sport Exhaust...

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....

2021.09.16Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman