Porsche has claimed the 993 is the finest they’ve ever made; and it was stated long after the 993's end. Not to mention the best examples of ‘96 & ‘97 turbo’s have practically lost no value.
Worldwide, the Defender’s direct competition is only the LC 70 - which of course is not available everywhere. Today, the Defender could never survive in the US; it would simply cost much more than a Jeep, while not be as fitted or comfortable - or reliable - as a 4runner or LC 200. To survive the Defender needs to…