Despite the over-deployment globally, they are way over-rated. I will stick with a Ford Bronco or a good CJ-7 if I can find one, then take it to my mechanic if need be and beef it up properly, and still be money ahead.

Now if you want a real SUV, for the money this'd be my recommendation:

Big Ben's SUV

Okay, maybe it costs a bit more than your fully loaded Land Rover, but it will get the job done...