I've only gotten to level 99 in FFVII and FFXII (and never with max stats). I tend to naturally grind in most RPGs that I enjoy, but I don't go overboard and certainly don't care about maxing out. I don't level just for the sake of leveling; I have to have some other interest in the game to keep me occupied (e.g., items, mastering materia, quests, etc.).
I tend to dislike leveling in FF games, though FFXII is a notable exception.