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If you want to tinker, get one. They're fucking great. Get on a landy forum for advice on what engine/what to look for etc if you're going second hand.
I worked at the Special Vehicles unit for my 6th form work experience: best summer ever!
Failing that get an old HiLux with an Ifor Williams box on the back for bikes/hay/labradors. As TopGear proved they last for ever.
Be prepared to spend tons on fuel whichever you go for.
For comparison, I can fit 2 bikes, 2 people and luggage for over a week in the back of a 1.2l vw polo and it uses fuck all petrol. Ever.
Will you be towing stuff/driving off-road a lot?