I ended up buying the GL yesterday. It was too good of a deal at $5k to pass up. Within the last 1k miles it has had all of the air struts, compressor, and timing chain done. PO paid a ton to get it repaired then decided to dump it. It is identical to the one we used to have and the wife loves it. I am afraid she would have thought the GLK was too small and I think the peeling clear coat would have been a turn off. Also, it will be another month or more before my buddy will be ready to sell it. I may still end up buying it as well