I am 30 years old. when I was 16 I had an '86 Trans Am and when I turned 18 I got way to much money from a car accident when I was a kid. I made it into a show car. Time passed and I needed a more economical car for school and I sold it. When things leveled off I got another similar car. A '91 Z28. For those that don't know those cars I'll basically say it was one of the most desirable option combinations of that style without getting into ultra-rare cars. After a few years it was time to propose to my wife and the camaro financed that.

Fast forward almost 10 years and here I am with my XJ that I put a years worth of general repairs and light mods into and I stumble across an ad for a '91 Z28 Convertible that needs VERY minor TLC but is in over-all great shape. Paint is faded but decent, Very Clean interior, straight body, new top, good rubber etc that is considering a trade for my XJ.

The XJ isnt my DD, and the camaro wouldnt be either. The camaro is harder to find. I have chased no less than 4 like this one. But the XJ will get me places in the snow where my DD "might" not.

Am I crazy or lucky. I realize I am asking XJ people if I should get rid of mine. Its not for sale, I am not looking to get rid of it... but this is one hell of a situation to stumble across.

 

I always say "never look back, never stress for the past" I would let it pass and just keep the memories.

 

Just do what you gotta do. I know if I can by the right car I'd trade or sell the xj for it.

 

Luckily XJ's can be had cheap and are plentiful. I'd get rid of the an 01 in a heartbeat anyway, start looking for a better 97 or older.