Ive riden an 02 as someone across my lake has one and I have driven many different models. I love the way our 08 RXP handles, perfect feedback, fast and crisp, Ive heard the new RXP-X is just insane performance wise for a stock ski. I really want to get a chance to get out on the new one but ill have to wait till someone around here picks one up. If your looking for a good mix of performance and everyday fun drivability my 08 RXP is probably what you would look for. Plus they go for some good prices now, even with the supercharger they hold up very well season to season, and I put ALOT of hours on them haha. If you can find someone to let you out on theirs you wont be disappointed, it is gunna be heavier than your 99-02 xp but the added horsepower is fun, and with the variable trim you can really dig in hard. I upgraded the impeller and a few more fun things, its hard not to mod haha. Ive seen a few around 5k with low hours, get your hands on one to ride first then your mind will be set .