I really enjoyed the Bulldog but on my first solo it waved the RPM needle at me before dumping its oil across the screen.
I think it improved my landing.
It was a cracking aeroplane though and whilst my Tutor experience is limited to a couple of trips it did not feel like a proper ac when compared to the 'dog.
Did have a trip in a Firefly with an accomplished and rather mad friend of mine and the little thing was awesome!