Is a Boxster More Fun Than a 996 Turbo? We Drove Both. Here's the Answer.

Is the Porsche 996 Turbo actually the better car… or is the 986 Boxster S the one you’d rather drive? Nathan Merz and I set out to answer this simple question. On paper, this shouldn’t be much of a debate. The 996 Turbo is faster, more expensive, and one of the most respected modern Porsches out there. But once we got both cars on the road back to back, the conversation got a lot more interesting. In this video, we talk through: Boxster S vs 996 Turbo driving experience Mid-engine balance vs turbocharged power Real-world usability and ownership Value and what actually makes a car enjoyable This isn’t a spec sheet comparison — it’s a real-world discussion about two very different Porsche experiences, and which one actually delivers more behind the wheel. Huge thank you to Nathan Merz for joining me on this one. Nathan has deep experience evaluating Porsches all over the country and brings a ton of insight to these kinds of conversations. 👉 Check out Nathan’s work here: https://cvluxurycars.com About Rennthusiast Rennthusiast is all about Porsche ownership — helping enthusiasts make smarter decisions when it comes to buying, owning, and driving these cars. No dealer hype, no borrowed-car-for-a-day-review nonsense, no press cars — just real ownership experience. Follow Rennthusiast: YouTube:    / rennthusiast   Instagram:   / rennthusiasttv   Facebook:   / rennthusiast   Website: https://www.rennthusiast.com