Reviews & Test Drives

2018.06.18Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Driving the Porsche Panamera Turbo on the Fuji Speedway Circuit!

Finally, the Parade Lap! Lately, I’ve been writing a lot about the Porsche Experience at Fuji Speedway… but today, it’s all about the parade lap. This program lets you drive your own car on the circuit, and to celebrate the 70th anniversary, only 70 Porsches were allowed to participate. I managed to get a spot by arriving early, but the actual parade lap didn’t start until 5:30 PM, after all the races on the circuit...

2018.06.18Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2018.06.15Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Actual Cumulative Fuel Efficiency of the Porsche Panamera After 8 Months and About 8,700 km

When to Wash the Panamera Alright, tomorrow we’re finally heading to the Porsche Experience Day at Fuji Speedway! So, for the past few days, my husband and I have been debating when to wash the Panamera while checking the weather forecast. Husband: “The best would be to wash it on Friday, but since it’s supposed to rain on Friday, maybe wash it on Thursday instead.” Me: “But on Friday, we’ll be using the car for...

2018.06.15Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2018.06.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Which One Is Best After All? Test Drive Comparison of the Base Panamera, Turbo SE Hybrid,...

ENGINE Features a Porsche Special. My husband recently ordered a magazine called “ENGINE.” Apparently, the latest issue of “ENGINE” is a Porsche special feature. ENGINE is a monthly magazine centered around automobiles, covering a wide range of topics that interest adult men, from fashion and watches to house products, gourmet food, movies, and music. On the cover, it says: “Porsche’s evolution never stops” Driving the new 911 GT3 RS at the Nürburgring. / Just before...

2018.06.11Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2018.06.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Yesterday, the Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo Came Home!

Finally, Delivery Day! The day before yesterday, on Friday, my brother-in-law contacted my husband saying, “Saturday is the delivery day for the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo. I’m going to pick it up at the dealer, can I stop by your place on the way back?” Oh… it’s finally delivery day…! It came sooner than I expected. So yesterday, from the morning, feeling a bit restless… my husband said, “Since it’s such a nice day, once...

2018.06.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2018.05.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo vs. New Panamera: Which One Should You Buy?

Panamera Test Drive Comparison I came across an interesting article on GQ JAPAN. How to Choose Your Porsche Panamera — The Latest Turbo Sport Turismo vs. the Standard Panamera [Part 1] Indeed, when choosing a Panamera in the future, some people might wonder whether to go for the Panamera or the Sport Turismo. However, since this comparison is between the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo and the standard Panamera, it basically becomes a comparison of Panamera...

2018.05.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2018.05.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Seven Months Since Porsche Panamera Delivery – 7 Things You Can Only Know After Owning It

It’s Already Been Seven Months It’s been seven months since the Panamera Turbo was delivered on October 12 last year. Only seven months… or maybe it feels like much longer. So, after seven months, I’ve summarized the points that you simply can’t understand from just a test drive—things you realize only after purchasing. By the way, how often do we drive it? For the first one to two months after delivery, my husband used it...

2018.05.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2018.05.13Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Driving the Porsche Panamera Turbo with Paddle Shifters on the Royu Driveway

Driving the Panamera with Paddle Shifters Lately, whenever I go out in the Panamera, I make it a point to drive using the paddle shifters no matter where I’m headed. Sometimes I even forget when stopped at a red light, and when it turns green, I end up flooring it still in first gear (lol). I’m gradually getting used to driving with the paddle shifters and starting to enjoy it more, so yesterday I decided...

2018.05.13Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2018.05.12Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Why My Husband Deliberately Chose 21-Inch Wheels for Our Porsche Panamera Turbo

Another simple question popped up. Our Panamera Turbo has 21-inch wheels. Yesterday, when my husband came home from work, I casually asked him, “Why did we choose 21-inch wheels for our Panamera Turbo?” That sparked a 30-minute lecture from him, haha. Since I barely understand the basic structure of cars, I thought, “The difference in wheel size = difference in tire size.” But I was surprised to learn that the tire’s outer diameter doesn’t actually...

2018.05.12Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2018.05.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Family and Practicality Matter, But I Don’t Want to Give Up Sports—Then the Porsche Panam...

Sporty Yet Practical for Everyday Use The other day, I received a reply on Twitter like this: “Don’t drive worrying about your family!” or “Buy it only after you can afford a second car for the family!”—I get that, but when you think about family and practicality, the trunk space and number of doors do matter. Still, I don’t want to give up on sports. For people like me, the Panamera, Giulietta, M series, and...

2018.05.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2018.05.09Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster, Mercedes-Benz

981 Boxster GTS vs. SL500 (R129) — Which Is Better for Touring?

My Husband’s Annual Touring Tradition Last Golden Week, my husband went on his usual solo touring trip (3 nights, 4 days). During that time, my daughters and I visited my parents’ home. Until the day before departure, he was torn between “Should I take the Boxster this time, or maybe the SL?” He usually goes with the 981 Boxster GTS (MT), but since he hadn’t taken the SL500 (R129) he bought a few months ago...

2018.05.09Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Boxster, Mercedes-Benz