Not only considered one. I own one!
The car turns in like I can never get my 911 to do. After the turn in it plants well and lets you get on the power early also
Bought it used (4K miles), and with the Toyota motor its been amazingly trouble free.
In all truth, the Boxter would probably make a better daily driver. The Lotus will get more attention.
They are both great cars!
Buy the one that excites you when you just look at it in your garage.