It's all a matter of taste, but I really like what volo did. The car might not be the fastest car in town stoplight to stoplight, but for me a nice handling car puts more fun in the driving experience than lots of blinding acceleration.

Of course, having both handling and torque isn't a bad thing either. I live in the boondocks 20 miles from work. My drive is a winding, hilly, FUN road. I change between a few different cars, but right now my daily driver is a manual transmission 88 Corvette that I've had for about 15 years so it's no longer a spit shined show car. It will pin you into the back of the seat as well as press you hard against the side bolsters of the seat. The best of both worlds.

My old 5 speed 300E on the other hand, won't mash you back in the seat and it won't press you against the side bolsters either. But the quiet, smooth, effortless driving with very precise highway handling is a pleasant experience as well.

I guess when it comes to my driving I'm sort of a Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde.