{"id":41994,"date":"2025-09-03T18:30:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T09:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=41994"},"modified":"2025-09-03T18:12:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T09:12:23","slug":"live-89","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-89\/","title":{"rendered":"[Livestream Recap] Vol. 89: What an Early 991 and a Tesla Model 3 Teach Us About Choosing a Car"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is a recap of a recent livestream from *Welcome Home, PORSCHE*.<br \/>\nTune in during your commute or enjoy it on a drive in your Porsche.<br \/>\nIf you enjoy the show, please <strong>like the video and subscribe to the channel!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"ytube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WmIjfF4I_qo?si=szyooyjjVT2TgULy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u30b3\u30f3\u30c6\u30f3\u30c4<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-89\/#Key_Topics_and_Highlights\" >Key Topics and Highlights<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-89\/#Opening_Chat_01_15\" >Opening Chat [01:15]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-89\/#Tesla_Delivery_Boom_and_an_In-Depth_Model_3_Review_05_44\" >Tesla Delivery Boom and an In-Depth Model 3 Review [05:44]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-89\/#Test_Drive_9911_Black_Edition_07_05\" >Test Drive: 991.1 Black Edition [07:05]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-89\/#Living_with_a_Tesla_and_How_It_Fits_Alongside_a_Porsche_23_43\" >Living with a Tesla and How It Fits Alongside a Porsche [23:43]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-89\/#Why_Choose_Long_Range_or_RWD_Range_and_Battery_Care_28_58\" >Why Choose Long Range or RWD? Range and Battery Care [28:58]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-89\/#Rumors_of_the_9922_Turbo_and_Possible_Effects_on_the_Used_Market_46_06\" >Rumors of the 992.2 Turbo and Possible Effects on the Used Market [46:06]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/live-89\/#How_Hard_Are_Porsche_Manuals_to_Drive_Plus_Choosing_a_Car_Cover_47_58\" >How Hard Are Porsche Manuals to Drive? Plus, Choosing a Car Cover [47:58]<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"style3a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Topics_and_Highlights\"><\/span>Key Topics and Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"style4b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening_Chat_01_15\"><\/span>Opening Chat [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WmIjfF4I_qo&amp;t=75s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">01:15<\/a>]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>After falling ill in the U.S., the host became more health-conscious and bought a massage device<\/li>\n<li>Fillings from dental work done in his 20s have started coming loose one by one, so he is undergoing extensive treatment, including implants<\/li>\n<li>He bought an Omron neck massager (HM-150-R) and is extremely happy with it<\/li>\n<li>It hangs around the neck and uses the weight of your arms to provide a massage; it also has a heat function and works well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"style4b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tesla_Delivery_Boom_and_an_In-Depth_Model_3_Review_05_44\"><\/span>Tesla Delivery Boom and an In-Depth Model 3 Review [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WmIjfF4I_qo&amp;t=344s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">05:44<\/a>]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>There have been a flurry of Tesla delivery posts lately, and Tesla Japan gets credit for a strong year<\/li>\n<li>A listener took delivery of a Model 3 RWD and said, \u201cHonestly, it\u2019s been one surprise after another\u201d<\/li>\n<li>He praised its brutal acceleration, one-pedal driving, quiet cabin, and excellent sound system<\/li>\n<li>Its handling feels almost like that of a mid-engine car, prompting the reaction: \u201cCan you even call this a car?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"style4b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Test_Drive_9911_Black_Edition_07_05\"><\/span>Test Drive: 991.1 Black Edition [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WmIjfF4I_qo&amp;t=425s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">07:05<\/a>]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>He takes a 991.1 Black Edition for a drive\u2014a base model with a 3.4-liter engine<\/li>\n<li>Despite having no PASM and riding on 20-inch Turbo wheels, it delivers a smoother, more composed ride than expected<\/li>\n<li>The optional Sport Exhaust makes it loud, with a powerful sound that comes close to the GTS<\/li>\n<li>It has optional LED headlights with the same two-tier design as the later model, an unusually rare spec for an early 991<\/li>\n<li>On mountain roads, the 3.4-liter engine is a joy to rev, giving the car a strong sense of being a trusted driving companion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"style4b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Living_with_a_Tesla_and_How_It_Fits_Alongside_a_Porsche_23_43\"><\/span>Living with a Tesla and How It Fits Alongside a Porsche [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WmIjfF4I_qo&amp;t=1423s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">23:43<\/a>]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>He compares a Tesla to an Apple Watch: a different category from a Rolex<\/li>\n<li>He chose it not for its design, but for its outstanding convenience and functionality<\/li>\n<li>Its appeal lies in a cabin that feels like an extension of home, a quiet ride, strong acceleration, and excellent handling<\/li>\n<li>He sees it as practical transportation rather than a hobby car, giving it a very different role from his Porsche<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"style4b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_Long_Range_or_RWD_Range_and_Battery_Care_28_58\"><\/span>Why Choose Long Range or RWD? Range and Battery Care [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WmIjfF4I_qo&amp;t=1738s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">28:58<\/a>]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>For everyday use, the RWD and Long Range offer similar practical range because of their different recommended charging limits<\/li>\n<li>Long Range owners are generally advised to charge to 80% for daily use, while RWD owners are advised to charge to 100% once a week<\/li>\n<li>Long Range (all-wheel drive) is the better choice if you regularly take long trips or drive on snowy roads<\/li>\n<li>Electric cars can be remarkably capable in snow, thanks to highly precise, effective traction control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"style4b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rumors_of_the_9922_Turbo_and_Possible_Effects_on_the_Used_Market_46_06\"><\/span>Rumors of the 992.2 Turbo and Possible Effects on the Used Market [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WmIjfF4I_qo&amp;t=2766s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">46:06<\/a>]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Rumors suggest the 992.2 Turbo could be announced around September 7, possibly with a T-Hybrid powertrain<\/li>\n<li>As hybridization can put downward pressure on resale values, the combustion-only 992.1 could become more desirable<\/li>\n<li>Resale values have also weakened for hybrid models from other brands, including Ferrari<\/li>\n<li>Could it also get Porsche Active Ride? If so, it could be a particularly compelling model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"style4b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Hard_Are_Porsche_Manuals_to_Drive_Plus_Choosing_a_Car_Cover_47_58\"><\/span>How Hard Are Porsche Manuals to Drive? Plus, Choosing a Car Cover [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WmIjfF4I_qo&amp;t=2878s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">47:58<\/a>]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Manual Porsches older than the 981 can be challenging for beginners, while models from the 718 onward are relatively easy to drive<\/li>\n<li>The 981 has a heavy clutch; even after 15 years away from a manual, the host found it difficult enough to stall repeatedly<\/li>\n<li>With a left-hand-drive car, the shifter is easier to reach, and first and second gear are closer to the driver, making city driving more comfortable<\/li>\n<li>He strongly recommends covers from Nakabayashi Kogyo: they are lightweight, breathable, and designed to stay put without flapping<\/li>\n<li>Avoid thick, multilayer covers, which can trap moisture and potentially damage the paint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This is a recap of a recent livestream from *Welcome Home, PORSCHE*. 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