I bought one of these GL450's once - first year of production, 2007. Had a buddy at MBZ corporate - got a phenomenal price on it AND a discounted 100K warranty for about $4500.
That warranty was the best $$ I ever spent - all four pneumatic struts went south during the warranty, and the compressor was recalled. Many many other little things. Sold it at 110K on the odo - was afraid to own it after that. Wouldn't buy one again.
That said, it was the best riding vehicle I ever owned up till then!
Left front (at least) appears to have failed...
