I've owned both for a long time, all daily drivers. 924 Turbo (931) + 944 + 968 for a total of 20 years. '82 911 and now an '02 996 for a total of 13 years.
I couldn't help but find the comparison I wrote when first joining the 968Forums:
http://www.968forums.com/topic/3332-excellence-968boxster32-shootout/?p=29289. I was coming off of the '82 911SC and had just bought the 968.
A few points about the video:
- They are different cars - it is just a fact.
- What is missing from the video is all of the assumptions in place before even starting the comparison test: for example 911s have always been the flagship, 968 was the entry level car.
- We may be too focused on the conclusion -- (typical for us westerners), you know: "all that matters is who wins". The point is I thought the testers were quite complementary about the 968, and they really did like it, so let's not forget that. But not enough to overcome the prejudices going into the test.
- The one comment about preferring the 944 styling over the 968, because it is more raw, should have disqualified him.
- I think the selling prices were 30K for the 968 and 45K for the 964. I think a viewer could conclude that the price / performance value is better for the 968. For an additional 50% higher price for a 964 you really don't get much more, but unfortunately they didn't make that obvious point.
Remember that essentially all of their evaluation and comments were about "which one do you prefer", i.e. make a decision based on your underlying assumptions and preconceived notions and your own preferences. And their basis was quite narrow: how does it feel going down some country lanes. There were really no other considerations, so it was hardly a comprehensive or fair and balanced test. But then that is typical for Web Publishing like this video, unreviewed, unedited, etc. -- the goal is to get clicks, not to provide the highest quality content.
