Thank you. I would e happy for someone to correct me, but with the people I know/hang with, and what they drive, Merc/BMW appear to be built for leasers, because the upkeep afterward is ridiculous. I can't want to hear about engine failures in the bush that can't be fixed with simple tools. Maybe one day a small cottage industry will spring up, throwing LSs and Toy motors and trannies in them to make them more reliable? But then you're throwing big money after big money.
If you compare new price to new price, the Grenadier is not as expensive as most people think.
A Grenadier can be speced with lockers Front/Rear for ~$75K. A Chevrolet Colorado Bison is ~$64K (sticker). We can speculate on the upcoming Toyota Land Cruiser "Prado" cost but, the Heritage version is likely in the ~$65K range. And there are others.
The Grenadier won't catch the glitz and glamor of mainstream Social Media and weekend sporting event advertisements but, it is still priced for that market.
What it does have is an awesome build with great components from a company group that knows what they are doing and has people committed to providing an exceptional vehicle. I can't say that from the Big 3 in the USA. The closest mainstream option to me is the Colorado Bison.
At the moment, the Colorado Bison and Grenadier seem to be the best options for someone like myself if the high $60K to mid $75K price range is acceptable.
I thought about waiting for a Toyota Land Cruiser but, getting one before 2025 is not likely and I expect supply and demand constraints to push retail costs really high with dealer markups. The same will be true of the Colorado Bison based on local experiences shopping for a work truck.
I really want an SUV format overlander so, that really throws out the Colorado Bison from consideration. So, leaves people like myself looking at the Land Cruiser and Grenadier on the high end and cross overs at the lower end of the options.
High off-lease ownership costs tend to be things separate from core drivetrain reliability in my experience assuming you avoid options with known defects.
Recaro seats Carrero driveline components, and similar high spec components has a history of long term reliability and dependability. Assuming it doesn't have issues like bad wiring harness and such, it should be a great global traveler!