great discussion and suggestions
my 2 cents, the latest possible model of Fortuner or Kia Sorento. Sorento's value for money equation is good these days.
spending 6.8 mil on 20+ years old vehicles is too risky unless you have time, patience and money to build it into a reliable vehicle and if you do TLC 100 series is a great vehicle. The original part prices are unbelievable these days.
latest possible model of Isuzu Dmax if a truck will do, or Sportage/Tuscon if a crossover will do
reliability, maintenance costs, onroad vs workshop time, peace of mind etc of newer vehicles is unbeatable