I used the 2000XL for allmost three years, and then I bought a 3000LE. I'm really loving my 3000 now, and don't want my 2000XL back.
You'll get used to trimming without seeing anything, and you could allways chop and trim on a computer. With the new OS the machine is not a big step back for a 2000XL user. I made a beat with no problems the first hour I got it, it dont take long time if you've allready used
MPCs.
And yes, the sound of the 3000 is dope, and its built way better! I think its better to look at as well.