About Porsche Test Drives

On top of that, my husband said,

You should know that the actual driving and ride feel can differ between the test car and the one you buy due to differences in options and specs. Especially if you’re choosing from stock cars rather than ordering new, it’s important to carefully check the options. Also, most manufacturer press cars used in magazine and YouTube reviews are loaded with options, so keep that in mind. Reviewers who mention options in their evaluations are more trustworthy in my opinion. From my personal experience, with Porsche, PCCB, large option wheels, PDCC, PASM, air suspension, rear axle steering, and PTV tend to have the biggest impact on ride comfort and feel, so it’s good to check whether these options are included. Just to be clear, having all these options doesn’t automatically mean it’s better. It depends on the combination, and sometimes a normal wheel with standard springs can be perfectly fine. Also, whether you prioritize driving performance or comfort will greatly affect your evaluation.

That’s what he said. I can’t absorb that much info from a single test drive, but wow, Porsche really is deep.

Thinking about it that way, when you test drive at a dealer, it’s best not just to take any test drive, but to try to drive a car as close as possible to the specs and options you want.

That said, I don’t think dealers have that many test cars available, so it might be good to try two cars with quite different specs of the same model to get as much info as possible.

When I asked my husband about that,

Yeah. Also, if time allows, it’s better to drive on various roads at a relaxed pace. Just driving around local traffic jams near the dealer won’t reveal Porsche’s charm. In fact, in such situations, you might even think a regular luxury sedan is better. It’s good to also try highways and then consider what specs and options you’d want if you bought one. If you’re seriously considering buying, the salesperson will probably let you experience a lot.

He said.

When I said, “But if it’s your first time test driving a Porsche, I might feel hesitant to ask for so many test drives…” he replied,

I don’t think you need to worry that much. Our sales rep H-san (our family’s contact) often says, “Porsche is all about test driving. You’ll understand once you drive it. So if you’re interested in a model, please come and test drive it.” But if you’re going, it’s better to check availability and make a reservation in advance. Not all models are always available, and it’d be a waste to go and find your desired model isn’t there.

He said. That’s true… Before I first drove a Porsche, I thought,

Porsches are really expensive. Even though they’re a prestigious luxury sports car brand, why do so many people admire and want them so much?

But when I finally drove one,

It was completely different from any car I’d driven before. It responds exactly as I expect, with no lag. So this is the feeling of being one with the car! Porsche is amazing!

I was thrilled.

At that time, I knew nothing about cars and had driven very few, so maybe that made it even more impressive, but still, I felt I understood a little why so many people admire and want a Porsche.

Lately, with the baby and all, I haven’t been able to test drive at all, so I just hear about my husband’s experiences. Once things settle down, I want to go test drive myself too.