Ive had a couple people try to talk me out of buying a 96 saying they started making body parts out of plastic on the 96 & newer? Any input would be great

 

Not really anything more than pre96
97+ got bumper endcaps that were a little bigger but otherwise no

 

I think the Grands have more plastic cladding on them than the XJs ever did.

Maybe that's what they're thinking about.

Besides, what difference would it make to them? As long as you're OK with what you get is what matters.

 

My '96 has dents that prove otherwise.

I've owned two plastic-panel cars, both Saturns. I actually like the idea. Fixing panel damage becomes a simple DIY affair when you can find a matching panel at the scrapyard and simply bolt it on.

 

97 and up actually have a steel hatch instead of a fiberglass hatch. More steel if anything.

 

They don't know what they are talking about!
My 98 only has the plastic bumper end caps, fender flairs and rubber side molding. No more then any of my past XJ's
Like Firestorm500 said they may be thinking about the grand not XJ's.

 

Through life you'll learn that some people are just idiots.

Go to that person and tell them I said, "You're an idiot."

Thank You.

Andy

 

I actually did that yesterday.

 

Good. Some people shouldn't reproduce.

 

SOOO TRUE!!!!!!