I'm Aidan, recently bought myself a defender. Did I need one? No. Should that be a reason not to have one? No.
Also have a 1984 mini that I've had for 13 years. Though I should balance out the size of what I drive
The travel to work car a Nissan Micra cost £400 and starts first time every time. (Unless its dark when it rains).
Can I afford to have the defender..... Hell no! But after the first drive in it ,can't afford to miss out.