Good luck... We had a '10 GLK that we replaced with a '11 Explorer. To say we were unimpressed by the MB is an understatement (wife's). On the other hand the Explorer has exceeded our expectations; roomier, better fuel economy, technology that is light-years beyond the GLK, and a ride just as quiet and smooth.

While the GLK was well made (better than Ford not up to BMW standards), it was the way it drove. Numb steering that needed constant correcting, sluuuush box 7 speed (why 7 speeds when it refuses to downshift?), and the worst sounding V6 (no wonder it's a lame 90 degree design) this side of a Chevy Astro van.

Our Mercedes looked and drove like a pint size German Buick...boring!

Realizing this is a site for SUVs (ok ok SAV), it is also a BMW site...driving enthusiats should reign here, and my friends MB SUVs are dull, dull, dull!

Please also don't be so arrogant to not consider US. We had an Aviator that was sophisticated, that was remarkable and did everything very well!

My 2012 X5 35i M-pack is arriving Friday...and look forward to the upgrade from my 135.

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2012 X5 35i M-Sport...soon
2011 135i 6M
2004 SVT Lightning
1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe - FFR replica under construction