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<\/p>\nI wrote that my health hadn\u2019t been great since the end of the year, and when I counted, it turned out I hadn\u2019t driven the Porsche for about two weeks. I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever gone that long without driving the Porsche since it came to our home.<\/p>\n
Then, the other day, I had a day when I felt a bit better, so I decided to take the Porsche out for a spin after a long time. But not wanting to overdo it, I took my younger daughter along and kept it to a short drive nearby in the Boxster.<\/p>\n
Just thinking about driving the Porsche again made me excited and a little nervous. Since I didn\u2019t know when I\u2019d get to drive it next, I was determined to \u201ccherish every moment and enjoy today to the fullest,\u201d which made me more tense than usual.<\/p>\n
After about two weeks, I slowly opened the Boxster\u2019s door. It\u2019s a solidly built, sturdy door. That\u2019s right\u2014the Boxster\u2019s door has that nice weight to it.<\/p>\n
Sitting down, I was greeted by the unmistakable scent of the Boxster.<\/p>\n
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It might be the smell of the leather seats, but it\u2019s completely different from the Panamera, the GT3, or of course any air-cooled Porsche. It\u2019s the unique scent of the Boxster. You could call it \u201ca simple, unpretentious sports car smell.\u201d<\/p>\n
Next, I adjusted the seat. Usually, I just adjust it roughly and head out, but thanks to Porsche\u2019s driving school and advice from top GT sport players, I\u2019ve learned that \u201cthe driving position is incredibly important.\u201d So this time, I carefully adjusted the steering wheel as well.<\/p>\n
I found the spot where I could fully press the clutch without stretching my leg too much, and where the steering wheel wouldn\u2019t get in the way.<\/p>\n
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The rearview mirror angle was good too. Alright, time to go.<\/p>\n
Until now, especially when driving the Panamera, I would start the engine and set off without much thought. Open the door, get in (the seat adjusts automatically)<\/span>, buckle the seatbelt, start the engine, shift into drive, check ahead, and press the accelerator.<\/p>\n All in about 10 seconds.<\/p>\n You could say I was used to it, but that\u2019s both good and bad. Being in an environment where I can \u201cdrive a Porsche anytime\u201d made me completely forget how grateful I should be to \u201cbe able to drive a Porsche.\u201d That realization hit me hard that day.<\/p>\n That day, I took my time with every step, so it took quite a while just to start the engine. But since I was driving a sports car, maybe it\u2019s okay to be this deliberate.<\/p>\n I inserted the key and turned it, and the Boxster GTS\u2019s engine roared to life.<\/p>\n Yes, this is the sound I was waiting for.<\/span><\/p>\n I put the awakened Boxster into first gear and finally set off.<\/p>\n The clutch operation, which I used to struggle with so much, now feels perfectly natural. Sometimes I get to drive other Porsches or manual cars from other manufacturers, and their clutches often feel very light.<\/p>\n The clutch weight of the 981 Boxster is surprisingly easy to modulate and suits me just right now.<\/p>\n What struck me after driving the Boxster again was how truly well-engineered the Porsche is. The torque is strong, the steering responds exactly as you want, and the brakes are astonishingly effective.<\/p>\n I used to take it for granted, but now I realize just how amazing Porsche really is.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a completely stress-free, reliable car that you can drive with peace of mind. Plus, even the most ordinary drives become fun, making you want to keep going forever.<\/p>\n Honestly, I was so moved I almost cried.<\/span><\/p>\n Driving with a quiet sense of awe rather than excitement, the traffic lights were almost all green, and I arrived at my destination surprisingly quickly. I wish I\u2019d had more chances to enjoy the \u201cstart and stop\u201d at red lights, haha.<\/p>\n That day, I probably drove the Boxster for about 30 minutes and thought, \u201cI want to drive more.\u201d But I didn\u2019t want to push myself and risk my health, so I ended the drive there.<\/p>\n After not driving the Porsche for a while, I didn\u2019t quite feel the \u201cexcitement and thrill of the first drive,\u201d but I was able to enjoy driving it with all my senses much more than usual.<\/p>\n I was truly happy, refreshed, and had a great time. I\u2019m glad I made up my mind last year to learn how to drive a manual.<\/p>\n I thought I was grateful to be able to drive a Porsche every day, but I realized my gratitude had faded a bit. There\u2019s a saying that \u201cgratitude means that something is hard to come by,\u201d and I really felt that.<\/p>\n My health seems to have passed the worst part (though saying that might jinx it)<\/span>, and I have some easier moments now. There was a time when I couldn\u2019t even open my laptop, let alone drive, and I was completely exhausted. But lately, I\u2019ve been able to open my laptop and move around more energetically.<\/p>\n Maybe I\u2019ll gradually settle down\u2026 but I feel there might still be some ups and downs ahead, haha.<\/p>\n When my health recovers, I might overdo it and drive the Porsche a lot because of the pent-up urge, but I need to be careful about that too. For now, I\u2019ll take it one day at a time without pushing myself, aiming for the next day I can get behind the wheel again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Two Weeks Away from Porsche I wrote that my health hadn\u2019t been great since the end of the year, and when I counted, it turned out I hadn\u2019t driven the Porsche for about two weeks. I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever gone that long without driving the Porsche since it came to our home. Then, the other day, I had a day when I felt a bit better, so I decided to take the Porsche out...","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":16769,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=16756"},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"Handling the Boxster with Care<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nGratitude for Porsche<\/h3>\n