[Perfectlap]

Yeah I can definitely see the 996 being more "involved" than the BoxsterS.
Its not a point and squirt car like mid engine configs of the world.
I personally swear by point and squirt and can't imagine myself ever driving anything else in autox or track but some people find it too easy and boring.
Like a go kart I like a very tight, pointy car. (by the way have you been to the new indoor track near Parmaus Mall in Maywood NJ? You might want to check it before it closes like most "arrive and drive for only 7 minutes" operations)
The thing that bothers me about the more rewarding approach of rear engine car is that well after you have learned to drive in high peformance cars in general, you then have to learn to drive this particular car type to reap its rewards and stave off its unique down sides. I'm all for that if that extra work nets you an OVERALL advantage over a mid engine car as measured in quicker lap times. But that's not the case or its debateable at best.
I guess its all how you measure and define a rewarding driving experience.