Get the Range Rover, the interiors are sooooo much nicer than a early LR3 it does not even compare. Also, the look of a full size Range Rover is simply the best looking truck period.
A 2005 Range Rover in perfect condition with super low miles would be a great buy and would be in your price range. I did most work on mine and I do not find them complicated at all.
Heres a pic of mine from this summer
I just sold my silver RR ( my 4th range rover ) and will be looking for a supercharged model soon .