AMG E60(W124)
Reviews & Test Drives

Father is Mercedes, Mother is Porsche! Test Driving the AMG-Tuned E60 Based on the Merced...

Parents Are Porsche and Mercedes 500E Are you familiar with the Mercedes W124 E-Class model called the 500E (later known as the E500)? This W124 E-Class, the ancestor of today’s E-Class, originally came in versions like the 230E and 300E, but the 500E was created specifically to house the V8 engine from the then top-tier Mercedes sports car, the SL500. The development of the 500E was handled by Porsche’s Weissach engineering center, and part of...

ベントレーコンチネンタルGTコンバーチブル
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Test Drive of the Bentley Continental GT Convertible|Enjoying the Power and Composure of...

Continental GT I had previously test-driven the Bentley Continental GT when considering replacing my Panamera. That was the W12 coupe, and the test drive was in the city, but this time, I had the opportunity to drive the W12-powered convertible on mountain roads. From my earlier city drive, the impression was that it felt sportier than the typical Bentley image. The basic ride quality was quite similar to the Panamera Turbo I was driving at...

ゴルフR(ゴルフ7)
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Test Driving the Volkswagen Golf R (Golf 7): What Sets It Apart from the Standard Golf?

Volkswagen Golf There’s a car we once had at home that I deeply regretted letting go. Even now, my wife and I often say, “That car was really well made, wasn’t it?” That car was the Volkswagen Golf. Back then, I drove the Golf 7 Early Model ALLSTAR, a special edition that was a slightly upgraded version of the 1.2 base grade. It was an incredibly versatile car, perfect for everything from daily commuting and...

BMW M5
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The Supreme V10 Engine! Test Driving the BMW M5 (E60)

BMW M5 I’ve written several times before about my love for BMW, but among them, there was one car I admired deeply in the past. That is the E60 M5. Back then, whenever I spotted an M5 or M6 on the streets, which was quite rare, I remember thinking, “How on earth could someone ever own a car like that?” It was such a distant dream for me, a flower on a high peak I...

スイフト・スポーツ(ZC33S)
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Thorough Review of the Swift Sport (ZC33S, Fully Stock)! What Did a Porsche Owner Husband...

It’s been almost two months since the Swift Sport arrived at our home. Recently, we installed lowering springs, but here I’d like to share my husband’s impressions of the car in its completely stock condition. Evaluation & Review of the Fully Stock Swift Sport (ZC33S) Suzuki doesn’t officially require a break-in period, but after the 1,000 km initial inspection and oil change, the so-called “break-in” is basically complete. Both the driver and the car have...

ALPINA D5S
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Test Drive the BMW Alpina D5S! What’s It Like to Experience Alpina for the First Time?

Alpina D5S Personally, I’ve mentioned many times in past articles how much I like BMW as a brand. Since driving the E36 318is, I’ve really loved BMW’s driving dynamics and fun factor, and it remains one of the manufacturers I’d love to own if given the chance. Among BMW’s lineup, the high-performance models that stand alongside the M series are the “Alpina” cars. Although I’d always wanted to try and own an Alpina someday, I...

BMWミニクーパーD
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Could I Like It More Than the Golf 7? Honestly, I Wanted to Buy the MINI Cooper After Tes...

First Impressions of the BMW MINI Cooper D The other day, I introduced a test drive report where my husband drove his sister-in-law’s BMW MINI Cooper D. Recently, I also had the chance to drive it around town and on the Royu Driveway, so I’d like to share my brief impressions this time. My husband had already told me beforehand, “It’s a very well-made car, easy to drive, and left a great impression,” so I...

BMW MINIのエンブレム
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My Sister’s MINI Cooper D (3-Door) Delivered: What Did Her Porsche-Loving Brother Think?

My husband wrote a test drive review of the BMW MINI Cooper his sister bought. Please take a look if you’re interested. Until now, I’ve written a few delivery and review articles about my younger brother’s cars, but this time it’s about my sister. She is seven years younger than me and the same age as my wife. She had been a non-driver for about 20 years, but this time she boldly decided to buy...