I've found that the planeset rarely is the predominant factor in whether you have fun or not. ( Unless you're stuck with a whiny twit that constantly complains about the plane )
Some of the most exhilarating evenings I've had flying the underdog plane.
Some of the worst I've had flying uber-rides. You tend to expect more, then get out strategied, out classed, or just hit by bad luck... which is actually more frustrating than if you had been in the clunker.
