Had some time to burn at storage.. took some pics

[SilverXJ]

Nikon D5100, not ideal lighting.

[Retlaw01XJ]

Very nice! I've always liked the lighter metallics and the way light plays with the body lines.
So which one do you prefer, the XJ or the Grand?

[SilverXJ]

I prefer driving the XJ. It feels like I am driving a gocart compared to the ZJ. It is quicker, it brakes better, it handles better, its more comfortable and I have all my modifications on it. And the lighting is better.

The ZJ is a bit better on the highway due to it being some what quieter. It also has more cargo space, but I do need to reclaim some of the trunk space from the XJ by putting the OBA tank under the XJ.

The 5.2L is a bit disappointing performance wise, but I have a Magnaflow muffler and 3" exhaust on it which sounds so good without being too loud. It has a much nicer note than the XJ. I need to fix that on the XJ.

[jsawduste]

NICE rides Chris.

Sure can tell they have been well taken care of. Have to agree with you. XJ wins this round.

[SilverXJ]

I've had the XJ since 28,000 miles. It now has 140,000 on it. The ZJ I purchased for $1900 at the beginning of this year. It needed a few parts,some work, and some cleaning, but its a strong runner. Most of it is rust free with the exception of under the doors, but even then it is not serious. A simple grind down and painting with POR 15 should take care of it. The paint isn't that great but with a day of compounding, polishing, and waxing it looks much better. The hood was a bit dull so I put the stripes on. I wasn't hot on them at first but they are growing on me. Maybe I'll add some to the XJ so they will match. I'll eventually get the head liner redone as it has a small portion its starting to sag. And that god forsaken NV249 transfer case will be replaced with a NV242. Eventually a CAI and bored throttle body. And one day i'll fix the rear bumper, but its not high on my list of priorities.