Kyushu Touring 2023 Day3 with Porsche Boxster GTS (981)
Release Date: 2023.05.10
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Kyushu Touring Day2
Now it's time to go to Ibusuki Skyline!
The sun came out and the rain stopped for the morning,Aiming for the Ibusuki Skyline in a Porsche Boxster.This is the main destination of this touring.
The Ibusuki Skyline begins at the Taniyama IC, and after paying a 100 yen toll, the traffic volume dropped dramatically. The majestic Sakurajima peeked out from various observation decks.
The road was wet in places, but it dried up quickly. The Boxster kicked the dry road surface with its rear wheels in second gear, enjoying the dry road surface as if it were a living creature.
The Ibusuki Skyline is a mix of winding sections and a series of straight and mid to high speed corners. The Boxster is as supple and comfortable as ever, and on the winding sections, the car rolls lightly as it clears the curves in a circular motion.It feels good to drive.With a moderate sense of power, the driver can enjoy driving while maintaining high rpm.
On straights and sections with a series of medium to high speed corners, the extended acceleration in 3rd gear is very pleasing.In particular, the synchronization of the engine sound with the torque unique to NA engines is a blissful experience.
From Ibusuki Skyline to Mt.
Then, after that.Take the Ibusuki Skyline south to Mt. Kaimondake and go to Kaimon Sanroku Nature Park.The two Boxsters drive next to the grazing Tokara horses to the observatory. The view from the observatory is excellent, overlooking Kagoshima Bay and the East China Sea, with Nagasaki Hana and Cape Sata in the distance. Lunch was served at a local restaurant. After lunch, we returned to the Ibusuki Skyline for the return trip.
The Ibusuki Skyline on the return trip was run a little more carefully. As usual, this road is great and one of the best in Japan.There are other scenic roads, but this is probably the No. 1 road that car lovers enjoy driving on.
If only I had more time, I would make another round trip, or maybe two more round trips.
And Reunion
At a lookout point halfway along the Ibusuki Skyline, I was checking the time of the return ferry and how to get to the port when TAKURO suddenly started fussing over his phone.To my surprise, Mr. Polsiteri, who guided me around Aso on the first day, told me that he was coming to Ibusuki Skyline.I immediately contacted him and we agreed to meet.
Mr. Polsiteri appeared in a 992 Targa 4GTS, a complete change from the first day.This is the first one I've seen, and it looks great with the agate gray exterior and red interior, and the clear tail lenses.Here, I had the opportunity to test drive this Targa 4GTS, which I will post in a separate blog entry.
After that, we parted ways with Mr. Polschy and traveled mainly at high speed to the ferry port of Shibushi. We arrived at Shibushi Port a little too early. After the boarding procedure, we had to wait for a while for boarding.
Return from Shibushi Port
We departed a little late, but we had a great time eating together again at the ferry's restaurant and reminisced about our Kyushu touring, which was TAKURO's first time in Kyushu,He was, after all, impressed by the Ibusuki Skyline's greatness.He said that the road was more pleasant than he had imagined and that he wished he could have driven it with the GT3 he used to own. I agree with him. That's how great that road is.
The two men ate a buffet on the ferry, as they always do, while discussing Porsche and touring. Then, the ferry headed for Osaka.
The memories of the Kyushu touring were definitely a trip for Porsche lovers and driving enthusiasts. The Ibusuki Skyline, in particular, is one of the most memorable driving routes, and is a famous road that makes me want to drive it again someday. I always feel the same way,It is through long-distance touring like this that the appeal of the Porsche car is revealed. It is not only an ultra-high performance sports car, but also a traveler's car.
I would like to encourage everyone to take a touring trip once you buy a Porsche.
Route map for this time
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Good evening, I always enjoy reading your work.
I ran the Ibusuki Skyline the other day!
The pavement is much better than the Venus Line, and the toll of 100 yen is cheap for this lol.
I thought about the Turnpike in the east and Ibusca in the west... but Ibusca is cheaper, longer and much more satisfying!
Hi Hiro and Mina, nice to meet you, I always enjoy reading your blogs.
I live in Kyushu and am very happy to see your Kyushu touring blog.
I am currently driving a Macan T. It is a nice car, but it is still not stimulating enough,
We are considering a 981 Boxster GTS as a second car.
I am wondering whether to choose PDK or MT, and I would like to enjoy MT anyway!
The number of units is quite small, and the price ranges from 12,000,000 yen for MT to 9,500,000 yen for PDK. What do you think of the market price?
Since there is no possibility that it will appear in the future, I should take the plunge and buy it, but I would be happy if you could give me a push.
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I apologize for the delay in responding!
I asked my husband about your question,
The number of ①981 Boxster GTS (MT) is really small, so if it's the specs and color you want and you think it's a good idea, you should inquire at least once.
It is true that the price is much higher than when purchasing a new car, such as 12 million yen and up, but the price of new cars will go up in the future, and the used car market will be pulled along with it, so the price will also become higher,
Since they are so rare, they don't drop in price significantly, so I guess it's better to buy them when you want them after all.
It's a car that you don't lose money on because the price never drops that much when you sell it.
(2) It depends on why you want a 981 Boxster GTS, but the 718 is higher in performance, and there is a 718GTS4.0, and there are more of those to choose from,
But if you are looking for a feeling, it would be 981... And if it has to be 981, I think I should buy it if I like the specifications etc. when it comes out...
He said.
I hope I have answered your question. Thank you in advance.
Mina, Hiro, and
Thank you for your kind reply.
I immediately went to check out the current car.
With only 10,000 kilometers on the odometer, it was in great condition and the interior and color fit my taste perfectly.
The moment the engine started, I knew this was it and went straight to signing the contract.
Thank you for having my back.
I am only looking forward to the delivery of my car.
I would like to enjoy life with Porsche.
I look forward to reading more of your blog.
I always enjoy looking at your site.
We are currently looking for a used 981 Cayman GTS PDK.
I know the vehicle height is lower than the base, but have you ever been unable to get into a mechanical parking garage before due to the minimum ground clearance?
Also, would 10 million yen for a 25,000 km, right-hand drive, silver, good condition car be a good buy in the current market? I am very worried.
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I asked my husband about it.
>I know the vehicle height is lower than the base, but have you ever had trouble getting into a mechanical parking space before due to the minimum ground clearance?
-> I've never had a problem with this myself. I don't know how it is with a sport chassis, but I don't think you have to worry about it.
He is a reader and was told once that it was impossible to get a parking space in Tokyo, but it was only once.
→I think 10 million yen for a car with 25,000 km, right hand drive, silver color, and good condition is a good buy in the current market price.
It's hard to say without actually seeing the actual product, but the price of the 981GTS keeps going up, so it may be something like that.
And if you can enjoy that kind of driving pleasure for 10 million yen, I think it's a cheap price. 20 million yen for a new 911 with options,
In terms of fun, I feel that the 981 will never be able to compete with it.
He said.
I hope I have answered your question. Thank you in advance.