I love my X type but really wanted a XJ Vaden Plas, what is everyone's opinion on moving up or staying put.

 

For the little bit extra that it costs to get a same year XJ, I would be upgrading. But, at the same time, some things that you might want to consider:

-do you need AWD?
-you are swapping a weak transfer case for an engine that requires periodic (roughly every 60K miles) timing chain replacements
-you have more power, but it will also hit you in the pocket book because the mileage will be less
-the XJ is a bigger car, so, nicer ride, but harder to park

These are some of the things that you need to consider. I grew up driving full size vans. So, driving a bigger vehicle is nothing to me. But, others might have a different view.

 

I'm 6'2 and I sit better driving my X than my wife's Mercedes C250, but comes a problem when it more people in the car. The X's AWD has been the go to car especially since it rains a lot in the south and helped a lot when we was living in places were it snowed. Since I had the car it has not let me down and only been in the shop for minor updates and changes. I did not know the XJ needed constant updates even though the car looks and feel beautiful. Humm seems my baby J might be with me longer but really keep looking at that XJ.

 

matt, I only point out questions that are meant to spark consideration. We all have different requirements for what we need a car to for us. Some people like the idea of AWD while others would rather not have it at all. Every vehicle has its pros and cons. I just point out some of the pros and cons of each vehicle. It is sounding like the X-Type is more in line with what you are wanting from a vehicle. Smile, enjoy the baby J and don't look back. If you start looking back, you will kick yourself and wonder "would it have been better if". Don't look back and keep looking out the windshield.

 

A VP is nice, but I think if I had the choice....I would upgrade to a newer model year. Just for the simple fact of age and the inevitable deterioration of many parts. I have an '02 X and am starting to see many lil things surfacing, head liner drooped this year. Plastic parts are getting brittle, easy to break things during a minor repair. Struts are starting to hiss etc etc.