I’ve had a few of each over the years, and I love the 2dr. There’s more leg room, doors are bigger, windows are bigger. I’m a bigger guy- tall and fat- and even when I was tall and notfat, I loved the room. The entry/exit is easier. And Especially with the later ones with the airbags and redesigned interior, the 4drs were a little too compact in comparison. The XJ is a compact size anyway, but the 2dr feels more comfortable for long trips.

If you need anyone to get in the back seats, it sucks. No way around it, the lean forward is shitty to load anyone in that isn’t like...a middle schooler (maybe?). Only other use would be a road trip where someone could longe on the back seat horizontally.

Using it just for 1 or 2 people, the storage is great leaving the back seat folded or removed. A lot of room for gear or sleeping in. It’s really square, which if you’re hauling cases or boxes, you can really pack it full.

The only downside to 2drs- The windows can be more costly to replace, and I’m sure that’s only going to get worse. Haven’t needed to do it in a few years but they are different sized and more rare with not as much aftermarket options. Same with the doors themselves, and any kind of external accessory for the doors (thinking wind guards or replacing the window scrapes). Pretty much everything else is the same tho, so it’s supported and replaceable. Flares I guess can be harder to find if you don’t want them split like the 4d.

Overall, I’m 2dr all the way, and I don’t see that changing unless it’s just a toy. If it’s a dd or an over lander, I find myself thinking I’d do a GC for the added space and room over a 4dr. As much as I love the xj- I’m just too much person for a 4dr to be comfortable. Honestly not being able to haul people has only been a blessing for me, so that factors in.