Blog Comment Sharing

Thank you to all of you who have always read my blog and to those of you who have visited this blog for the first time. This is the sixth installment in our regular series of comments from our readers. Again, we would like to thank all of our readers for their comments.Edit comments slightly to provide context and excerpt only where necessary.I would like to introduce you to the following.

Comments from readers

718 and 981 Boxster

718 Boxster GTS! I bought a 718 Boxster GTS six months ago with red leather in stock, and at first I was also inwardly thinking, "I'm not sure if this is the right car for me.Geez! Red!I thought, "I'm not sure I can do that." (laughs) But the real thing is several times cooler than the picture.
It looks harsh red in the photo, but in reality it is more like wine or Bordeaux...an exquisite, calm color that is hard to describe. As a side note, the configuratorIf you select [Aluminum gearshift] with aluminum interior, the shift boot is also leather-colored with the same color as the interior.will be.
The ride quality of the 718 is really similar to air-cooling. As for the sound, my tastes are distinctly different (lol). Each has its own advantages, but it's not the same as the sensual sound of NA. But I liked the 718 so much that I ordered the MT (lol), but the PDK was superb, so I might as well have ordered the PDK!(Rumba Rumba)

As always, the master's flat, preconceived impressions are very informative.
>I personally like the sound of the 981 better too.
I understand very well.I am also a sensible person, so I was fascinated by the exhaust sound of the NA 6-cylinder, which is clear and has a high tone like a wind instrument.I have a car with a high speed limit in Japan. However, I am having trouble balancing the speed limit and gear ratio in Japan to enjoy the exhaust note at high rpm. At a driving school, another participant said to me, "Sounds really good, but is it genuine?Since people ask me, "What is the best way to make a Boxster?", Spoeg may be an essential production device for the Boxster.(Tap)

I recently gave up my Macan GTS for a 718 Boxster GTS, and the GTS is certainly on Porsche's recommended menu, and since I don't use up all the power of the GTS on Japanese public roads, I really don't care if it's a bare S, but every time I drive the GTS, or even just look at it, it lifts my spirits! It's nice.It motivates me to work even harder.(Mr. Ichiban)

New Macan and New Cayenne

＊Attended the preview of the new Macan - How does it differ from the previous model, how does it drive, and what do automotive journalists think of it?From the comments to

I drove an older model of Macan for one day as a recent modern car. I was not as impressed as when I drove the Panamera, but I thought it was a nice car. The Macan in this article, the black panels under the doors? I don't understand the design intention of the black panel under the door of the Macan in this article...I think it would be cooler if it was neatly put together like the Cayenne.
I see that the article says the next?Macan will be a full EV. I don't think I'll ever consider it, as I'm not really interested in tall cars, except for family use, but I'm curious.(SN)

I like the Cayenne Coupe! I was curious and looked at the website and it looks like the Cayenne Coupe is $75000 and the Turbo is $130000 in the US. I tried the configurator and the options are +$30000-40000.
The 2+1 seats could be changed for free as per the article. It makes more sense to make 2+1 the standard for a car of this size, but I guess that is a non-negotiable as a sports car manufacturer.(SN)

Panamera this and that

I currently own a 970 Panamera Turbo and am considering buying a 971 Turbo. The staff at the store I frequent is "Only Turismo can choose 4+1 seats. Might not pass inspection.He said. And I'm definitely going to put it on myself when I find out about it on this blog.Rear axle steering?It is also written as "I'm not sure which is the official name. Which is the official name?(Uri)
[Blog manager -> Uri.
The 4+1 seats of the 971 Panamera are not selectable in the configurator, but(as of 3.5.2019), ,You can put on any model when ordering in the store.And that's what the dealer rep said when we met with him last week! But it's not a 5 seat car, it's a 4+1 seat car, so you have to straddle the center console to get in...".
Also, regarding "rear axle", I initially thought it was "rear axle" too.Official name is "Rear Axle(Rear axle)Steering"Yes, I heard that.

＊For those who are considering buying a 971 Panamera - here's what you need to know in advanceFrom the comments to

This is a good summary that you must read before purchasing. [Details.5 To move the passenger seat from the driver's seatI never thought about it and did not install any options, but this is a vehicle mainly for my parents, and in retrospect, I would have preferred to be able to move the passenger seat, as I was not familiar with its operation.(Tommy)

Speaking of which, here's a follow-up on the 4+1 seat. Option cost is ¥137,000 as of November 2019.(incl. tax)So I adapted it to a base grade Panamera and found something interesting!
In the Sport Turismo, there is a switch on either side to electrically fold down the rear seats from inside the rear trunk.For the 4+1 seat, there was no switch.It is originally located directly above the luggage net and in front of the trunk light. While I thought it would be more convenient to have a switch, I also thought it might be safer to have a manual switch if you put things in the back seat!(Tommy)

I've recently become very interested in the Panamera and came across your site! I saw a review of the Loperaio Panamera and had a question: in the video, the hatchback was open quite high, but would it actually hit a pipe or other object on the ceiling in a parking lot on the road?(J11050)
Tommy to J11050.
You can set the maximum height limit when the hatchback opens.You can find it here.Adjustment of rear lid opening height"The item is called "3. "3. Move the rear lid to the height you want to set." but the dealer will not be able toAfter opening the hatch, move it manually to adjust the height, then press and hold the button to set the height.I was told to do so.
It kind of feels like you're forcing the hatch to move.Official height adjustment methodIt seems that the(Tommy)

I like the Turbo S these days.When mina-san ordered the Panamera Turbo, the Turbo S was not yet available, but would your husband have ordered the Turbo S if he could have?(Uri)
[Blog manager -> Uri.
I asked my husband about the Turbo S. He said, "I had no intention of getting the Turbo S. I would have bought a Turbo S if it was a turbo V8 with more tuning instead of a hybrid.It wasn't so much that I didn't like hybrids, but I didn't like how heavy they were.He said, "I'm sure I wouldn't be dissatisfied with a hybrid for normal driving, but I wanted to experience the handling of a Porsche with no extra weight.

Our Panamera 4Ehybrid is doing well. It's getting a little warmer and the battery range is increasing.(It was a little over 30 km, about 40 km)The engine has been running comfortably for over 5,000 km in 4 months. There have been no problems or oil loss and it is very comfortable.
My latest problem is the inevitable stepping stone scratches. I've been doing my best to fix them myself.Maybe I should have put a film on it.I regret it a little, but I'm glad that it will be fixed more beautifully than I thought it would be. The only way I can think of to prevent it is to take some space between cars.(SN)

body color

＊You've never seen a Panamera like this! We have collected images of Panameras with unusual body colors.From the comments to

Body color is a problem for me. I park my car in the open sky, so my basic color is white, gray, or some other color that doesn't show dirt.Cayenne is white (solid).When the 958 Cayenne was first released, it was only available in a creamy white called Sand White, and white was added a short time later.
At one time I would love to drive a blue metallic or black metallic with gray or brown seats... but the reality is that in the end, I always end up with a white body and black leather (tears).
GT Silver Metallic is awesome--I just checked it out for the first time in person on a used 991 that was on display at PC the other day, and it has depth!(Mr. Wind Slope)

Our Panamera is a "Carrara White MetallicThe standard color "white" also has a nice "The White" look that is not affected by the weather!
The expression changes like this depending on the light.... When choosing an exterior color, don't be bound by preconceptions or prejudices.The actual car of each color needs to be checked carefully on different days and at different times.I've been thinking about it. I wonder if a Crayon Panamera Sport Turismo would be a stylish combination.(Mr. Manma)

I think all the custom type throbbing colors are wrapping and will be stripped off when sold. Matte black, gold, pink, etc., nowadays you can change the color of anything by wrapping it, so it has become convenient.(Kurumaniasan)

911 (difference between 992 and 991)

＊Porsche 911 - Is the 991 more interesting than the new 992?From the comments to

It's fun to imagine all kinds of things when a new model comes out. I like to think of it as a "new model."Multi-stage transmission gives the impression of lack of crispness.I'm not sure what you mean by "MT rider"...
Since there are paddle shifters, why don't we just choose the gear we want if we want to be more lively...? I think I saw an article about the 992's transmission where the 7th and 8th gears are the cruising gears and the lower gears are rather low, so it seems strange.
I only have experience with the MT 718 Cayman, but I have never had a problem with it on the road. If you want to drive smoothly and efficiently, you can use the full 6th gear with a short shift.If you want to enjoy acceleration and deceleration, use only 1st and 2nd gear, and when you reach cruising speed, skip 3rd to 5th gear and put it in 6th gear.The following is a list of the most common problems that occur in the industry.
For winding or highway overtaking acceleration, you can simply put the car in the appropriate gear for the speed and gradient at once, and the car will be ready to go.I can only think of it as a good thing to have more options to choose the best gear for the multiple steps.I'm sorry, but........(Mr. Porsche Dreamer)

From Hokkaido.I recently owned a 991-2.I bought this magazine because it was good timing for me, as I was overeating because magazines and the internet were all talking about the 992. The phrase is that the latest Porsche is the best Porsche, but I still think the last model in terms of perfection....(Mr. Hurtlocker)

Books about Porsche

＊Read "Why We Love Porsche" - a compilation of quotes from the book.From the comments to

Speaking of books featuring Porsche, the very famous Hiroyuki Itsuki's "Scrub your car on a rainy day.I read "Poshie" a long time ago. I remember that "Poshie" appeared in the first chapter of that short story collection. In addition, "On a Rainy Day..." is not a book about cars, but a woman appears in it, as in Mr. Itsuki's novels of that time. All the stories are based on the theme of different cars, so it is a book with a slight touch that is typical of Hiroyuki Itsuki, who is a car enthusiast.(How to Support Your Life, Mr.)

It's a great book! Of course I have read it and it is stored on the bookshelf in my garage. I like all the words you introduced, but I especially like this phrase ♡.
>That is not what it means to love automobiles.
>For example, a person can say that his or her ex-lover is still living a happy life.
>I wonder if we can wish for the same thing for cars. It's the same with cars.(Ingenieur)

Air-cooling Attraction

＊The fun of RR, the charm of analog - Why I'm in love with the air-cooled 911From the comments to

I drive a 964C2 and I rode with someone I met on FB in his 930SC. There I felt that, for someone who likes mountain passes...It's not the 3.6L air-cooled or the new water-cooled that makes it fun to drive with a lightweight chassis and the power it deserves.I thought it was a good idea. I think I understand your curiosity about the earlier 911 and 356 as written.(Kozzie 521)

Thank you, I am an air-cooled Porsche rider from Kobe, Japan. Air-cooled Porsche is fun whether you drive slowly or fast.(HIROPON ∞ ☆)

I am very careful to keep track of the oil and its condition, and I often look at the oil meter along with the tachometer when I drive. Although the engine is air-cooled, it is the engine oil that directly cools the engine, and I can't believe that there are three gauges for engine oil alone.Rather than air-cooled, it seems more appropriate to call it an oil-cooled Porsche.
As an analogy for an air-cooled Porsche, I think of a watch. For accuracy, there is no substitute for quartz, radio-controlled watches, or even the clock function of a smartphone. While the accuracy of a mechanical watch is far inferior to these, the taste and satisfaction of owning one is exceptional.It is similar to the air-cooled Porsche.(Tetsu-san)

Loan/Lump Sum Purchase

＊How to buy a luxury imported car like a Porsche. Should you buy with a loan or cash lump sum?From the comments to

Luxury cars are rather expensive if you don't buy them with a loan.I'm thinking like, if you can get a loan approval for almost 20 million dollars, I'm sure you all can buy it in one lump sum. w
In recent years, Ferrari has been selling ridiculously well due to this loan purchase. Ferrari really has a lot of downside resistance, but only Ferrari's loan companies recognize that.Ferrari is an amazing 751 TP2T.While Porsche's don't go down as much as the average car, they do go down, because WW.Porsche can only set a residual value of 40-50% in 3 years(It's still expensive, though. Usually a little over 30)Lamborghini can be set up to 60%.
So, even a 30 million yen Ferrari can actually be had for less than a domestic car with only a 5 million yen down payment. However, even though Porsche is expensive, you can only set up about 40%, so the monthly payment will cost several hundred thousand yen!(Kurumaniasan)

manual transmission vehicle

＊AT test cancellation - Summary of the process from application to the driving school to passing the test.From the comments to

This article stimulated my desire to drive a MT car, so I bought one.Subaru WRX STI.Developed at the beginning of the Heisei eraEJ20 engine, and horizontally opposed.Although it is said to be a masterpiece, it is indeed said to be the last model to be adopted as it has become outdated. I decided to get it at the end of the Heisei era and did it...
The high-revving engine has quite a bit of turbo lag and lacks torque at low speeds.Timeless but very enjoyable.It is.(SN)

My driver's license was not AT-only, but I had not driven a manual transmission for less than 20 years since driving school, so just before I took delivery of my FIAT 500 MTI took the paper driver course three times. As I recall, it was about 5,000 yen per session.I think.
As I got used to the manual transmission of the FIAT 500, I had the desire to switch from PDK to manual transmission for the Boxster as well.It is sad because there will definitely be fewer cars to choose from in the future, not only Porsche but also other cars with MT, but I would like to cherish the cars I have now for that reason.I believe that this is a good idea.(Mr. Ishi)

MT is great...This is a little off topic, but...30 years ago when I was a college student, there were no AT-only licenses, and as I had been an unrivaled car enthusiast since childhood, I knew how and why to drive, so I didn't feel the need to go to a driving school to get a license.
So, I asked a friend who attended a driving school to play the role of an instructor and asked him to help me with the "Open a window at a railroad crossing to hear the sound to be sure.After two hours of practice, he took the exam at the Fuchu testing center.I passed my provisional license in one shot.
I remember an instructor who looked at me suspiciously because I had a blank space on the exam form to write my graduation school. It was a driving school story, so I just went with it...(Mr. 1551)

Porsche Certified Tires

＊Behind the scenes of Porsche tire development - Porsche customers can't go wrong by choosing "N" certified tires.From the comments to

I heard this from a tire manufacturer.There is a difference in performance between Porsche-approved tires with the N mark and tires of the same brand without the N mark.Yes, the price will be higher because of the considerable cost of development to get the N.
However, it is said that tires with the N mark are matched to each vehicle model, and if you install them on another vehicle model thinking that N = high performance because the tire size fits, you will not be able to get the best out of them.
The 997 version is for 997 only and does not fit other Porsches as the car weight balance, braking, handling characteristics, etc. are different.
(Kasamachikara)

Summary of past comments

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