The fact that you can overtake people without wondering if it'll run out of steam before you pass the car in front.
The fact that I can drop the missus off at her mums, then have some real fun without getting an ear full.
The handling is sublime for a FWD car.
The 'wet look' of the pearlescent NHB paintwork after a good polishing sesh.
It isn't anywhere nearly as compromised as a daily driver as many other hot hatches.
The roar of VTEC with a decent induction system (my personal favourite).
thats the best answer so far, couldn't have said it better than that!