What is a better choice between a Jeep Cherokee and a Land Rover and why?

My wife and I are planning a family and are trying to decide between the 2. 4 wheel drive is a must have. Please give as much detail as possible.What is a better choice between a Jeep Cherokee and a Land Rover and why?
It depends on how much actual off-roading you will be doing. If you just want the 4wd for inclimate whether and stuff then the jeep is probably the better choice.



If you will be taking the thing out and doing some serious off-roading i'd probably go with the land rover. Keep in mind though, land rover mechanics are kind of hard to find - you could be stuck going to the dealer, but as long as you don't mind that.



If you are planning a family, you might want to start with something a little cheaper. Nothing tears families apart quite as quickly as huge payments. Keep in mind that a 4wd vehicle is going to automatically be heavier, less fuel efficient, and you will have a whole extra drive train and transfer case to maintain.



Not to mention, I was out in New Mexico last year, driving along in the mountains, and every mile or so, there was a 4wd pickup or suv stuck off the side of the road. Meanwhile, my wifes front wheel drive focus ZX-5 handled beautifully. I laughed while watching the guy in the blazer behind me scream as his truck slid one way, then spun around and slid the other way. Just take your time, and get there alive.What is a better choice between a Jeep Cherokee and a Land Rover and why?
Maintainece fees. Brakes on a Land Rover cost $500 to replace. Think about it...What is a better choice between a Jeep Cherokee and a Land Rover and why?
They are both good vehicles. While Rover is owned by Ford, you would never guess it from the price tag. Even routine maintenance will be much more costly than the Jeep and if it ever requires parts, you will have more difficulty finding them and pay significantly more than comparable parts for the Rover.



Lastly, consider the number of locations with the tools and manuals to work on the two vehicles. Unless money is not an issue to you, I'd definitely recommend the Jeep.
You're almost comparing apples and oranges. A Jeep Cherokee will run you around $30-$35k while a Land Rover can easily be $50k. A more comparable vehicle to the Cherokee is the Ford Explorer.



Likewise, maintenance and future repair costs are higher on the Land Rover as well. On the same level, the Land Rover is a much nicer vehicle. The material, parts, and design are higher grade than the Cherokee. Your off-road capability, including snow and ice, will be mostly impacted by your tires then probably any kind of stability control system.



As someone in the auto industry, I can say that vehicles today are very complicated with all the electronics and computers. I would not take my own car anywhere else but the dealership since they do have the diagnostic equipment from the factory.



If price is not a big factor, I'd go with the Land Rover. I personally prefer the Ford Explorer over the Cherokee if you're in the $30k price range. The Explorer has standard Roll Stability Control, available 4-wheel drive, ABS, Side Airbags, Navigation, Satellite Radio and a 5-year/60,000 mile Powertrain Warranty that covers Roadside Assistance in case you ever get stuck, out of gas, flat tire, dead battery, etc.