It's been a long time since I've been in a Boxster.

My husband has recently been

I'll take care of the kids, you get in the car. It'll be a nice change of pace.

He often says things like, "It's as if I am God and Buddha.

Of course, my husband himself often goes for car rides by himself on his days off, but when he gets home, even though I don't say anything about it, he says, "Why don't you go get in the car?I am really thankful for that. I am truly grateful.

So the other day, I got to drive my Boxster GTS (981, MT) for the first time in a while. Since I was back home before and after childbirth, I had not driven a car during that period, and it had been two months since I counted.

The first Boxster in two months means that this is the first time I have driven a manual transmission car in two months, so I thought, "I'm going to drive a manual transmission car.Will I really be able to drive? I wonder if I will be able to drive a manual transmission car, but will I forget how to operate it while I'm not driving it and end up stalling the car repeatedly...I was somewhat apprehensive about the project..."

I asked my husband, "Are you sure you're okay...?"

Just like riding a bicycle, once you learn to drive, even if you don't ride for a while, your body will remember and you will be able to drive. If you can't ride anymoreWhy don't you buy yourself another 320i and practice on it?I'm not... (laughs)

He said with a laugh.

No, no, no, that's not how much... (explosion)

Boxster and 992

Riding in a Boxster for the first time in a long time, I could smell the nostalgic Boxster scent. It was strange.When you drive a GT3, you get the scent of GT3, and when you drive an air-cooled 911 (964), you get even more "Wow, it's air-cooled! smells like a GT3.is done.

I'm not exactly sure if this scent comes from the sheets or what.(in Japanese history)I wrote an article about the scent of air-cooled Porsche in the past and got a lot of comments from you guys.)I like all the scents because they all smell nostalgic and comforting.

After sitting in the driver's seat, gripping the steering wheel and carefully adjusting the seat position, I started the engine.

BOOM!

I like this engine starting sound. It's as if the car has woken up from its sleep.All right, I'm running now!The sound was so pleasant that I could almost hear it. After that, I tried to operate the car as I felt it without thinking, and found that I could drive the car quite normally.

After all, once you learn something, your body remembers it. I guess I didn't need to worry so much.

But when this happened, I thought I would like to drive an old-time MT Porsche or a more clutch-heavy and difficult MT car from another manufacturer.(I have a tendency to get carried away easily)

What I felt after riding in the Boxster for the first time in a long time was a little different from what I had felt before. In fact, the day beforeI was allowed to ride in a 911 Cabriolet (992 model) that had just been delivered.The 911 Cabriolet left a strong impression on me.

It used to be calledThe 981 Boxster GTS is very grounded. The suspension is supple but firm and solid.I thought, "I'm not sure if this is a good idea," but when I got into the 981 Boxster after driving the 911 Cabriolet (992 model), the ground feel was a bit thin.

The 992's tires had a strong sense of gripping the ground and were very sturdy. Yet they were supple enough to be used as astout and suppleI'm under the impression that you're not.(Can't think of a better way to describe it.)The ride quality of the Boxster felt very soft compared to the 992.

As for handling, the Boxster's handling is not bad at all, and it turns as you expect it to and feels very good. However.The handling of the 992 is even more precise, and even in tight curves, it is stable and completely consistent.So, in comparison, the Boxster seemed to bulge a little.

Well...my driving skills are pretty much the problem....

However, when I can steer the car in a good rhythm on a road with gentle curves, I feel as if I am skiing, and it must be fun to drive.Oh...it would be great to drive the Boxster on various roads all over Japan!I really thought, "I'm not going to be able to do that.(I've only run Ashiu and Sun Double Clink)

After some time.I drove around the Ashiu Driveway with it open, and the sound of this 981 is still superb.Compared to the old Porsche, the sound is less machine-like, and I think it is a very staged sound, but I personally love it very much.

The five senses are stimulated and adrenaline is pumping.I can't find the right words to describe how much fun it is to be able to steer this pleasant-sounding convertible with a manual transmission by myself.

Anyway, it's fun.

Of course, I think PDK is definitely smoother and drives better. My MT skills are still not very good, and I think the fuel consumption is not as good as PDK. But still, it's fun.

I drove comfortably for a while, but then my oldest daughter, who usually sends me a series of texts when I'm out of the house, told me

The baby just woke up," "I'm holding her in my arms, but she's crying," "She looks hungry," "Mommy please come back soon!"

I began to receive e-mails from people saying things like, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

Nevertheless, even a short drive of a few dozen minutes was enjoyable and refreshing in this way, and I was reminded once again how nice a sports car is.

A car itself changes as it is driven more and more, and the driver may feel differently when driving the same car after having experienced other cars.A car is an industrial product, but it changes like a living thing.It is so mysterious and profound from the

And although I would normally consider myself an unusual mother to be driving a MT car in the open one month after giving birth, it is this kind of time that allows me to enjoy time with my family and be thankful for them.

Now that I have more things that are important to me, I hope we can continue to enjoy our car life in our own way, while being aware of the balance between them.