Comments from Readers<\/h3>\n718 & 981 Boxster<\/h4>\n
718 Boxster GTS! The 718 Boxster GTS I bought six months ago was a stock car with red leather, and at first I thought, “Yikes! Red?<\/strong>” (laughs), but the real thing looks way cooler than the photos. As always, your unbiased impressions without preconceptions are very educational. I recently sold my Macan GTS and switched to the 718 Boxster GTS. GTS is definitely Porsche\u2019s recommended option. Since you can\u2019t really use all the power on Japanese roads, the base or S would be fine, but every time I drive or even just look at the GTS, it lifts my spirits. It motivates me to work even harder.<\/strong> (Ippachi)<\/span><\/p>\n *From comments on Attending the New Macan Preview \u2013 Differences from Previous Model, Driving, and Auto Journalist Reviews<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n I recently drove the old Macan model as a loaner for one day. It didn\u2019t move me like the Panamera did, but it\u2019s a nice car. I don\u2019t quite understand the design intent of the black panel under the door on the Macan in this article\u2026 I think it would look cooler if it was cleaner like the Cayenne. The Cayenne Coupe looks great! I checked the website and in the US, the Cayenne Coupe is about $75,000 and the Turbo is $130,000. When I tried the configurator, options added $30,000\u201340,000. I currently own a 970 Panamera Turbo and am considering buying the 971 Turbo. Staff at a shop I often visit said, “Only the Turismo can have 4+1 seating; others might not pass inspection<\/strong>.” Also, I learned from this blog that the \u201cRear Axle Steering\u201d is sometimes written as \u201cRear Axel Steering\u201d<\/strong>. Which is the official name? (Uri)<\/span> *From comments on What to Know Before Buying a 971 Panamera<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n This is a great summary to read before buying. I never thought about \u201c5 Moving the passenger seat from the driver\u2019s seat\u201d<\/strong> and didn\u2019t get that option, but since I mainly drive my parents around, I now think it would have been better to have it. (Tommy)<\/span><\/p>\n An update on the 4+1 seating: the option cost \u00a5137,000 (tax included, as of Nov 2019)<\/span>. When applied to the base Panamera, I noticed something interesting! I\u2019ve recently become very interested in the Panamera and found this site! I was curious about the Ropelario Panamera review\u2014 in the video, the hatchback opened quite high, but in real parking lots with pipes or ceilings, does it hit anything? (J11050)<\/span> I\u2019ve been thinking the Turbo S is really nice lately.<\/strong> When Mina-san\u2019s family ordered their Panamera Turbo, the Turbo S wasn\u2019t available yet, but if it had been, would your husband have chosen the Turbo S? (Uri)<\/span> Our Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is doing well. As it\u2019s gotten warmer, the battery range has increased (from about 30 km to around 40 km)<\/span>, and after 4 months and over 5,000 km, the engine runs smoothly. No troubles or oil loss, very comfortable. *From comments on Never Seen a Panamera Like This! \u2013 Rare Panamera Body Colors Gallery<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Choosing body color is tough. I park outside, so I usually go for white or gray that don\u2019t show dirt easily, and my Cayenne is white (solid).<\/strong> When the 958 Cayenne first came out, only a cream-like \u201cSand White\u201d was available, and white was added later. Our Panamera is \u201cCarrera White Metallic<\/strong>,\u201d but the standard \u201cWhite\u201d also has a nice, weather-resistant pure white feel! All the flashy custom colors are wraps, so I think they\u2019ll peel off when selling. Matte black, gold, pink\u2014nowadays you can change colors easily with wraps, which is very convenient. (Kurumania)<\/span><\/p>\n *From comments on Porsche 911 \u2013 Is the 991 More Fun Than the New 992?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s fun to imagine things when a new model comes out. The comment “Multi-speed transmissions feel less punchy<\/strong>” is hard for an MT driver like me to understand\u2026 From Hokkaido. I recently got a 991-2.<\/strong> Magazines and the internet are full of 992 talk, so this magazine came at a good time for me. They say the latest Porsche is the best Porsche, but I think the final version is the most complete. (hurtlocker)<\/span><\/p>\n *From comments on Reading \u201cWhy We Love Porsche\u201d \u2013 A Collection of Famous Quotes from the Book<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Speaking of books about Porsche, I read the very famous Hiroyuki Itsuki\u2019s \u201cPolishing Your Car on a Rainy Day<\/strong>\u201d a long time ago. I remember the first chapter of that short story collection featured a \u201cPorsche.\u201d Note that \u201cPolishing Your Car on a Rainy Day\u201d isn\u2019t a car guide but a novel with women characters, typical of Itsuki\u2019s style at the time. Each story is themed around a car, making it a subtle read for car lovers. (How to Support Life)<\/span><\/p>\n A classic! Of course, I\u2019ve read it and it\u2019s on my garage bookshelf. I like all the quotes you shared, but especially this one \u2661 *From comments on The Fun of RR and Analog Appeal \u2013 Why We Love Air-Cooled 911s<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n I drive a 964 C2 and recently rode along in a friend\u2019s 930 SC I met on Facebook. For those who love mountain roads, I think the light body and matching power make driving fun, and that\u2019s not the 3.6L air-cooled or the newer water-cooled models.<\/strong> I understand the curiosity about earlier 911s and 356s as you wrote. (Kozzie 521)<\/span><\/p>\n Hello from Kobe, an air-cooled Porsche driver (^_-) I was up on the Royu Driveway this morning. There were over 20 air-cooled Porsches like 356, Narrow, 930, 964. Air-cooled Porsches are fun whether you take it slow or fast (^-^) (Hiropong\u221e\u2606)<\/span><\/p>\n I pay close attention to oil management and status, often checking the tachometer while driving. Although called air-cooled, the engine oil actually cools the engine directly, and there are three gauges just for oil. It feels more accurate to call it an oil-cooled Porsche.<\/strong> *From comments on How to Buy a Luxury Imported Car Like a Porsche \u2013 Loan or Cash?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n I actually think it\u2019s a loss not to buy luxury cars with a loan.<\/strong> Many who pass loan screening for nearly 20 million yen can also pay cash, lol. *From comments on Removing AT License Restriction \u2013 From Driving School Application to Passing the Test<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Inspired by this article, my desire to drive an MT car grew, and I ended up buying one: a Subaru WRX STI.<\/strong> It has the EJ20 engine and boxer layout developed in the early Heisei era. Although it\u2019s called a legendary engine, it\u2019s considered outdated and this model is said to be the last to use it. I didn\u2019t have an AT-only license, but I hadn\u2019t driven an MT for nearly 20 years since driving school, so before my FIAT 500 MT delivery, I took about three refresher lessons. I think it was about 5,000 yen per lesson.<\/strong> MT is great! A bit off-topic, but 30 years ago when I was a university student, there was no AT-only license. Being a car enthusiast from childhood, I understood how to drive and the theory, so I didn\u2019t feel the need to go to driving school. *From comments on Behind the Scenes of Porsche Tire Development \u2013 Customers Should Choose \u201cN\u201d Certified Tires for Peace of Mind<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n I heard from a tire manufacturer that there\u2019s a performance difference between Porsche-certified N-mark tires and the same brand tires without the N mark.<\/strong> A lot of cost goes into developing N-mark tires, so they\u2019re more expensive. Reading through everyone\u2019s comments again, I sighed, thinking, \u201cWow, you\u2019re incredibly knowledgeable\u2026 amazing.\u201d These comments are too good to just leave here\u2026 I even thought, “Maybe you should start your own blog and write about this yourself<\/strong>.\u201d lol<\/p>\n I always learn a lot, thank you so much. Please keep the comments coming! By the way, here are links to previous compilations of reader comments: <\/p>\n \u2192 A Collection of Comments from Porsche Owners and Those Waiting for Delivery!<\/a>
\nIn pictures, the red looks harsh, but in reality, it\u2019s more like a wine or Bordeaux shade\u2026 a subtle, calm color that\u2019s hard to describe. By the way, if you select the Aluminum Gear Lever in the Aluminum Interior option on the configurator, the shift boot also matches the interior leather color<\/strong>.
\nThe ride of the 718 really reminds me of the air-cooled models. The sound is definitely a matter of taste (laughs). Each has its charm, but it\u2019s different from the sensual sound of a naturally aspirated engine. I liked the 718 so much that I ordered a manual, but the PDK is so excellent that maybe I could have been happy with that too!? (Runrun Rumba)<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1132-800x600.jpg\")
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\n> Personally, I prefer the sound of the 981.
\nI totally get that. Being a sensitive type myself, I\u2019m captivated by the clear, wind-instrument-like high notes of the NA 6-cylinder exhaust<\/strong>. The problem is that Japan\u2019s speed limits and gear ratios don\u2019t really match for enjoying the exhaust sound at high revs. At a driving school, other participants asked me, “That\u2019s a really nice sound, is it stock?<\/strong>” so a sports exhaust might be an essential accessory for the Boxster. (Tap)<\/span><\/p>\nNew Macan & New Cayenne<\/h4>\n
\nThere are articles saying the next Macan will be fully electric. I\u2019m not very interested in tall cars except for family use, so I probably won\u2019t consider it, but I\u2019m curious. (SN)<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThe 2+1 seating can be changed for free as the article says. For a car this size, making 2+1 standard makes sense, but I guess as a sports car maker, they won\u2019t compromise on that. (SN)<\/span><\/p>\nPanamera Various<\/h4>\n
\n[Blog Manager \u2192 Uri]<\/strong>
\nThe 4+1 seating on the 971 Panamera can\u2019t be selected on the configurator (as of 2019.3.5)<\/span>, but the dealer I met last week said you can order it on any model at the dealership<\/strong>! They also said, “It\u2019s not really 5 seats but 4+1, so you have to straddle the center console to sit in the middle.”
\nRegarding \u201cRear Axle,\u201d I also thought it was \u201cRear Axel\u201d at first, but the official term is \u201cRear Axle Steering\u201d<\/strong>(the rear wheel axle)<\/span>.\uff3e\uff3e<\/p>\n
\nThe Sport Turismo has electric switches inside the rear trunk to fold the rear seats on both sides, but the 4+1 seating version has no such switch<\/strong>. The switch is normally located just above the luggage net and in front of the trunk light. I think having the switch would be convenient, but if you put things on the rear seats, manual might be safer! (Tommy)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n[Tommy \u2192 J11050]<\/strong>
\nYou can set the maximum height for the hatchback opening. See \u201cAdjusting the Rear Lid Opening Height\u201d<\/a>. It says, \u201c3. Move the rear lid to the desired height.\u201d The dealer told me to open the hatch, manually adjust the height, then hold the button to set it.
\nIt feels like forcing the hatch to move, but this is the official way to adjust the height<\/a>. (Tommy)<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/IMG_1282-800x600.jpg\")
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\n[Blog Manager \u2192 Uri]<\/strong>
\nI asked my husband about the Turbo S, and he said, \u201cI never wanted the Turbo S. If it was a tuned Turbo V8 without the hybrid, maybe I would have bought it. I don\u2019t dislike hybrids, but I don\u2019t like the extra weight.<\/strong> The hybrid drives fine, but I wanted to enjoy Porsche\u2019s handling without the extra weight.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nMy recent worry is unavoidable stone chips. I\u2019ve been fixing them myself and sometimes regret not applying a protective film, but since they clean up better than expected, I\u2019m okay with it. The only prevention I can think of is keeping distance, but do you have any other tips besides film? (SN)<\/span><\/p>\nBody Colors<\/h4>\n
\nI\u2019d love to try blue metallic or black metallic with gray or brown seats once, but in reality, I always end up with a white body and black leather (tears).
\nGT Silver Metallic is amazing! I saw a used 991 in that color at the Porsche Center recently and it has great depth! (Kaze no Sakamichi)<\/span><\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s amazing how much the color changes depending on the light\u2026 When choosing exterior colors, it\u2019s important to check the actual cars at different times and days without bias or preconceptions<\/strong>. I\u2019m thinking about the Crayon Panamera Sport Turismo as a stylish combo. (Manma)<\/span><\/p>\n911 (Differences Between 992 and 991)<\/h4>\n
\nSince there are paddle shifters, if you want punchiness, why not just choose the gear you like? Is there something complicated about it? I think I read that the 992\u2019s 7- and 8-speed gears are for cruising, and the lower gears are actually lower, so it feels strange.
\nI\u2019ve only driven the 718 Cayman MT, but on regular roads, if you want smooth, efficient driving, you can use a short shift up to 6th gear fully. If you want to enjoy acceleration and deceleration, you can just use 1st and 2nd gears, then skip 3rd to 5th and go straight to 6th for cruising speed.
\nOn winding roads or highway overtaking, you can shift directly to the optimal gear based on speed and slope, so having more gears just means more options to pick the best gear<\/strong>, which I think is great. (Porsche Dreamer)<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/20190316-800x448.jpg\")
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\n> To love a car is not just that.
\n> For example, don\u2019t people wish their ex-lovers a happy life?
\n> It\u2019s the same with cars. (Ingenieur)<\/span><\/p>\nThe Charm of Air-Cooled<\/h4>\n
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\nFor me, air-cooled Porsches are like watches. If you want accuracy, quartz, radio-controlled, or smartphone clocks beat them. Mechanical watches are less accurate but offer unique charm and ownership satisfaction. I feel the same about air-cooled Porsches.<\/strong> (Tetsu)<\/span><\/p>\nLoans vs. Lump-Sum Purchase<\/h4>\n
\nFerrari\u2019s recent huge sales are thanks to loan purchases. Ferrari has amazing residual value, and loan companies recognize that\u2014only Ferrari, I think. Ferrari\u2019s residual is an astonishing 75%.<\/strong> Porsche holds value better than regular cars but still depreciates, so Porsche loans only set residuals at 40-50% after 3 years<\/strong> (which is still high; normal is around 30%)<\/span>. Lamborghini can set up to 60%.
\nSo for a 30 million yen Ferrari, you can pay a 5 million yen down payment and actually pay less monthly than a domestic car. But for Porsche, with only about 40% residual, monthly payments are tens of thousands of yen. (Kurumania)<\/span><\/p>\nManual Transmission Cars<\/h4>\n
\nIt has noticeable turbo lag and is a high-revving engine with low torque at low speeds. It feels old-fashioned but is very fun.<\/strong> (SN)<\/span><\/p>\n
\nAs I got used to the FIAT 500 MT, I started wanting to switch my Boxster from PDK to MT, and here I am now. MT options are definitely shrinking, not just for Porsche, which is sad, so I want to cherish the cars I own now.<\/strong> (Ishi)<\/span><\/p>\n
\nI asked a friend at driving school to act as my instructor and taught me special test tips like “open the window at railroad crossings to listen<\/strong>.” After two hours of practice, I passed the provisional license test on the first try at the Fuchu test center.
\nI remember the examiner looking suspiciously at my blank graduation school field on the application. Just a driving school story! (1551)<\/span><\/p>\nPorsche Certified Tires<\/h4>\n
\nHowever, N-mark tires are matched to specific models, so just because the size fits and it has the N mark doesn\u2019t mean it performs well on other models.
\nFor example, 997 tires are designed for the 997\u2019s weight balance, brakes, and handling characteristics, so they don\u2019t fit other Porsches well.
\n(Kasamachi Chikara)<\/span><\/p>\nPast Comment Summaries<\/h3>\n
\n\u2192 More Comments from Porsche Owners and Delivery Waiters!<\/a>
\n\u2192 Real Voices of Porsche Owners \u2013 Oil Changes, Door Dings, Daytime Running Lights, etc.<\/a>
\n\u2192 Real Voices of Porsche Owners \u2013 Comment Sharing Vol.4<\/a>
\n\u2192 Real Voices of Porsche Owners \u2013 Comment Sharing Vol.5<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sharing Blog Comments Thank you to everyone who regularly reads this blog, and to those visiting for the first time. As usual, we\u2019re sharing some comments from readers, and this is the sixth installment. This time as well, we\u2019ve lightly edited comments to include only the necessary parts and to keep the context clear before sharing them with you. Comments from Readers 718 & 981 Boxster 718 Boxster GTS! The 718 Boxster GTS I bought...","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":10251,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=10242"},"categories":[2],"tags":[219],"yoast_head":"