I currently have a 2011 XLT Premium EL White Platinum Tri Coat Metallic (neat paint!) with HD towing, rear headrest DVD systems, NAV. Bought it March '13 with only 15K miles at an awesome price! It was originally delivered in October of '11 which probably explains the low milage.
I had a 1999 EB purchased with 65K miles and sold with about 170K when I bought the 2011.
What do I like about the EL over the 1st gen? The ride for one. MAJOR difference there. Now that I'm older I like a smoother ride on the street. The room for another. With two kids and a wife that loves projects, it can handle just about anything we throw at it. Towing capabilities third as I have a 24' travel trailer. I think it's getting better gas milage too. Almost forgot - it's really quiet. I read where they thickened the glass to help with noise among other things.