I have a 2001 Road Glide, which I chose based mostly on looks, and wanting to be different. Seems everyone that has a touring Harley has an Electra-Glide.
Shortly after getting the Road Glide, I fitted it with a seat from an Electra-Glide.
Soon thereafter, I got a taller windshield.
I recently installed a Tour Pack on the back of it, along with rear speakers and the cb radio upgrade. I have yet to actually have my radio modified/upgraded, so I don't yet have the use of the cb or the rear speakers, but I hope to soon.
Seems that MANY Road Glide owners put the tour pack on the back, along with other upgrades to make it more like a sport version of the Electra-Glide.
You might check out/join the Road Glide group on Yahoo groups. Just go to the Yahoo home page, click on "groups" and search for "roadglide".
The members of that group are most helpful with any purchase decision.
A previous post on this thread mentions that the Electra-Glide offers more weather protection. I wonder what they mean by that?
Bottom line is, I'm sure you'll be thrilled with whatever bike you ultimately get, but you have to be happy with not only how it performs, but how it looks.