Ours is an '05 LX470. Paid $14,500 w/ 138K on the clock two years ago. Had to repair the Levinson subwoofer surround and fix the CD changer (previous owner's kids had thrown change into it and jammed it. Not fun). Other than that, it was in pretty much perfect condition. Changed all the fluids, including the AHC system, replaced the "T"s in the heater hose lines, and have taken it all over the place. They really are awesome vehicles. We paid $15K for our '93 Rover County LWB w/ 50K miles on it back in the late 90s... and spent at LEAST that much on it in repairs and maintenance in the next 80K miles. I get what you're saying, but really the only way you're going come out ahead with the Rover is if ... well... you just love Rovers. It's going to cost you more money than a Cruiser despite the much lower acquisition cost, and it's going to cost you a lot more time and aggravation.
Post pictures when you get it!!! I'll enjoy it THROUGH you... even better...
Still miss "Emma." She was a lot of fun and a beautiful vehicle. Just very high maintenance.