All depends really I guess.
I have a little diesel hatchback that goes like a rocket so never have that much of a step down really....
Im getting so my Zed is probably the fastest thing I will ever own, I will more than likely miss it but other things take priority like comfort etc after a while I guess....
I think what you are asking is a bit too subjective to answer properly, different for everyone
Anyway nice to have a different sort of welcome post from the usual 'how can I get 350bhp for £50' threads