I am confused is it not the MB engine like our WK series?
Cheaper VEL band might be due to cleaner engine, if it is a Fiat Engine then that might mean no issues with the induction control units that MB set into the V of the block.
There seems to be a bit of confusion when you search online. From what I can see, there is the MB 3.0l, like in yours, then there is another 3.0l, put in the American cars, and finally this 3.0l was developed by Fiat, specifically for the European Jeeps. I might be wrong though. I decided to go for what Wiki said. Generally it has good reviews, as long as you don't read the ones where they are seem to spend the entire review comparing it to the latest Lamborghini/Army Tank/etc.
I drove a slightly older one, a Grand Cherokee Overland. I found it a very comfortable car but felt for RHD they decided the handbrake could stay LHD. :nenau I hope you like the radio and navigation system that's fitted if it's all in one, we had lots of hassle fitting a replacement as it's integrated into the CAN bus system. Being a cheapskate he bought an all singing and dancing replacement from a car boot sale and we eventually had it all working, even a reversing camera. Only one thing we never fixed was the dashboard would default to German language every time you started the car! :lol
On this model the "Hand Brake" is actually applied and disengaged with your foot. Only thing is, being an Automatic, they have put the "parking brake" pedal where the clutch would be.. Fortunately, it is a lot higher, so no close shaves... Yet!!!..
The built in system is by Alpine, and I have to say, not only does it sound fantastic, there are speakers everywhere, and a 10inch Base in the boot, but is so intuitive to use. It has voice recognition for the whole system, Navigation, Phone, Radio and CD, plus Steering wheel controls, and the touch screen as well. Unless something goes wrong, I can not see any reason to change it, so hopefully will not hit those issues.
The only thing that is a bit disconcerting is, not only does it have a reversing camera, but it has proximity sensors all around it, so when it pings, you have to look at the dash board to see where it thinks you are too close. The front ones work when driving as well, so the other day, over at Thurrock, we had some moron decide the arrows that help everyone drive round the car park the same way, did not apply to him, and my car started Pinging, as it decided he was too close. :doh
