Hi Magus, welcome to the forum
We all have our preferences, and I can't deny Shayne's enthusiasm over his 90, it's a well capable truck and once got in order, maintenance is largely down to "consumables" meaning the usual things that wear out as a matter of course.
However, what you should consider when choosing a vehicle is what you want from it.
The 'Cruiser range is quite varied from old 40's through to the new 200 series.
We're all with you on the folly of getting a Range Rover (although some would still say they like the challenge of fixing thinks that break
)
What are your intentions from the vehicle? If you want hard off-road ability, I could suggest the 80 series, but here you have to consider that most of them are circa 20 years old which means some money will inevitably go on getting the truck in shape (we call this baselining) before you do other modifications (if any).
If you don't want a 20 year old truck, there's the 100 series with Independent Front Suspension (IFS) they are a later series so younger, but still well capable of extreme offroad.
The 80 and 100 series are quite big, so if you want something smaller, a 90 (SWB) or the longer 95 may suit you better.
You may prefer a 70 series, which is smaller and more "agricultural" again, very impressive offroad and with many variants (Station Wagon/tray-back/pick-up etc.).
All these things should be considered.
IMO, all 'Cruisers are reliable once properly baselined, hope this helps...
