The other day, while browsing online, I came across an article from a while back stating that \u201cIn November 2017, Porsche launched \u2018Porsche Passport\u2019 in Atlanta, USA, allowing on-demand rentals of up to 22 Porsche models.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Porsche Passport is a service where users can select their preferred Porsche model using a dedicated smartphone app and easily make a reservation. The vehicle can be delivered to your home or another desired location, and after the rental period, they will also pick up the car.<\/p>\n As for the cost, the most basic plan is $2,000 per month (about 220,000 yen)<\/strong>, allowing rentals of 8 models including the \u201c718 Boxster,\u201d \u201c718 Cayman S,\u201d \u201cMacan S,\u201d and \u201cCayenne.\u201d The premium plan costs $3,000 per month (about 340,000 yen)<\/strong> and offers access to 22 models such as the \u201c911 Carrera S,\u201d \u201cPanamera 4S,\u201d \u201cMacan GTS,\u201d and \u201cCayenne S E-Hybrid.\u201d The monthly fee covers all taxes, registration fees, insurance, maintenance, and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n To summarize the benefits of this service:<\/p>\n \u2460 You can drive various Porsche models with a lease-like feel It seems that not only domestic cars but also imported cars have started offering such services recently. Reading the article, I thought, \u201cWow, that\u2019s amazing. Such a service exists!\u201d but\u2026 $2,000 to $3,000 per month is quite a bit. I searched online to see if anyone had tried Porsche Passport in Atlanta and written a review, but I couldn\u2019t find any articles outside of automotive media. (Maybe I just couldn\u2019t find them because they\u2019re in English)<\/span><\/p>\n I don\u2019t know the current status, but according to the article at the time, if the response in Atlanta is good, they plan to gradually expand the service area.<\/strong> Based only on the press release information (I don\u2019t know the details, so my thoughts might be off)<\/span>, here are some points that caught my attention:<\/p>\n \u2460 You probably won\u2019t get the feeling of a beloved car or partner<\/span> However, for those who like to change cars frequently or always want to drive the latest models, this might be a good service.<\/p>\n \u2461 Can you buy the car if you like it?<\/span> But if that\u2019s the case, wouldn\u2019t it have been better to just buy it outright instead of leasing? \u2192[Reference article] Calculating the annual maintenance cost of a 981 Boxster GTS \u2013 gasoline, oil changes, insurance, fuel efficiency, etc.<\/a> \u2462 Wouldn\u2019t a rental car or car-sharing service be enough?<\/span> In Germany, renting a Porsche costs \u20ac179 to \u20ac249 per day<\/a>. It\u2019s more expensive than a regular rental car, but renting for three days in a month would cost around 60,000 to 80,000 yen. Also, in Japan, the car-sharing app Anyca<\/a> currently has about 100 Porsches registered, many of which can be rented for less than 10,000 yen per day (though newer models are rare)<\/span>.<\/p>\n While thinking about this, I recently found an article stating that \u201cOn September 13, Porsche launched a new mobility service called the \u2018Porsche Host\u2019 program in the US, allowing individuals to share their personally owned Porsche vehicles.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n The Porsche Host program allows individuals to share their Porsche cars for car-sharing periods ranging from one day up to a month. Since Porsche is a high-performance premium car, only specially trained drivers are allowed to share these vehicles.<\/p>\n Interesting\u2014a Porsche-exclusive car-sharing service. The pricing wasn\u2019t mentioned, so maybe individual Porsche owners set their own rates.<\/p>\n
\n\u2461 No maintenance costs like taxes or insurance (gasoline costs are extra)<\/span>
\n\u2462 It\u2019s cheaper and more economical compared to buying a new model with monthly loan payments<\/p>\n
\n*Reference article: Rent 22 Porsche models from home\u2026 unlimited rides for a flat fee<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nPoints of Concern About Porsche Passport<\/h3>\n
\nSince it\u2019s like leasing, you can\u2019t shake the feeling of \u201cI\u2019m driving a borrowed Porsche,\u201d so you might not get that \u201cbeloved car\u201d or \u201cpartner\u201d feeling. I often hear that with Porsche, even the same model can feel different depending on \u201cthe driver\u2019s habits and driving style, which affect the driving and ride quality.\u201d<\/strong> It seems a shame not to experience that sense of partnership when driving a Porsche.<\/p>\n
\nCurrently, Porsche Passport is only available in Atlanta, USA, because the North American Porsche headquarters and Porsche Experience Center are located there, allowing them to prepare the vehicles.<\/strong> If you rent and like a car, can you buy that vehicle at a used car price?<\/p>\n
\n(By the way, I\u2019ve written about the actual annual maintenance costs after buying a Porsche in the articles below\u2193\u2193)<\/span> <\/p>\n
\n\u2192[Reference article] Actual annual maintenance costs of the new Panamera Turbo \u2013 results of the calculation<\/a><\/p>\n
\nFor those who use a Porsche daily for commuting, Porsche Passport might be a good fit. But in that case, it might not be necessary to specifically choose a Porsche; other cars could work just as well.<\/strong> On the other hand, if you don\u2019t drive on weekdays but want to go touring on weekends and experience Porsche\u2019s driving performance, renting a car might suffice.<\/p>\nNow Introducing \u201cPorsche Host\u201d!<\/h3>\n