well and thats the point... see how much content (and maximum cap level raise) the expansions "Rise of the Zillart" and "Chains Of Promathia" brought to FFXI.. it was about 2-3 years after the game was released.
and you compare this experience with the basic game of FFXIV. i think 2.0. could be that, what Chains of Promathia was to FFXI. and i think we have good content now in comparison what the FFXI standard game offered, seeriously.
and how i mentioned.. FFXI was a good game BACK then. but not for today. FFXIV is more active in any way, do not need to rest for an hour after each mob kill as a white mage.. you cruise around the camps, dont standing the whole time in one place. and maybe 2.0. can be even much better and more modern than we have it now.
be surprised.. and dont call for an other FFXI. it is in your memories (which i can understand). i personally loved FFXI back then^ it was a great experience.
