I need a certain amount of power in a car, but after the novelty wears off, like it did with my M4 then you realise that if the car only comes to life at high speed then that’s problematic.
What I do like is charismatic engines, or basically not diesel, and not really 4 pots. BMW straight sixes are lovely, as are flat sixes from Porsche.
I enjoy both manual and flappy paddles, and like the variety.
I really like good suspension on a car and this is my most commonly modified area of a car. Two of my four cars run aftermarket suspension currently.
What really makes for driving enjoyment is steering though. Accurate of course, but feel is the thing missing from modern cars.
My Exige had amazing feeling steering, but without any PAS, it was just too heavy. The GT4 steering feel is it’s weakest point, and the 987 Cayman shows it up in this regard to be honest.