I think perhaps off road you're comparing them to your mogs which is a little unfair. Compared to the jap pickups they're very good - key feature for me is having the option to go into low box without locking the centre diff. That makes heavy trailer work on slopes (lots of steep lanes around my way) a lot easier, sometimes possible! I've got a Ranger now and it's hopeless.
Of course there is the G Wagon as competition - a nice vehicle indeed but limited ground clearance and no pickup option.
You've been spoilt young man!