I've owned 12 or so new vehicles in the last 12 yrs. One was $100k and most were over $60k. I'll probably never do that again though. I will most likely buy used 3-5 yrs old for flatter depreciation curve/value ratio and look to models/designs I really like even if they need heavy modifications. Some examples, I really dig the huge Ford Excursion in diesel from 15 yrs ago. They can be turned into whatever you can dream up. Same goes for the Ford vans up until the diesels ended.
I like G wagens also so I could see going with a 2005, 2008, 2013 AMG earlier and standard 550 later, esp if a few yrs from now the turbo 550 models are down into the 50-70's though that would take a market downturn too.
There's nothing wrong with a Land Cruiser 200 series. It's the best value in my opinion for build quality, size, capability, reliability and low maintenance.
I have to admit that while all of my Land Rovers have been 99% "reliable", they have been seriously maintenance heavy costing far more than even the Audi over 10 yrs. So, people go on about LR being unreliable, that's bullsh1t. They are expensive to maintain though.
I also often like the idea of a truck but usually then realize a van or larger suv are still more my style.