The established MONT KIARA PALMA
Condo although more than 15 yrs old but always upgraded from time to time to make it relevant .
It's near entrance to Mont Kiara main condo roads
Cost around RM 600k to 650k
Very established n proven condo .
Freehold around 1200sq ft to 1300sq ft I think.
If u cannot get a good unit at Gembira Residenz,
Maybe u look at Mont Kiara earlier developed condo which are still good and upgraded .
U can choose your good facing units there . Because the price you pay around 650k above at GembiraR
Is almost comparable to established condo at many other good freehold areas.

The lower unit u worry to buy at Gembira Residenz
As u said " face the other buildings " and you worry resale values.

You got a point. When you sit at balcony area n enjoy the night air,
U look and end up staring at below Neighbour buildings  which you feel affect your personal privacy.

If your lucky to get a good value under
5th floor sub sale unit of GR and facing garden and can cover the legal fee ( unit 1478 sq ft) , and selling
Around RM 630k to RM650k, WHY NOT?
Then you finally get a better facing unit and not worry anymore.

Wow, which unit view and block of the the 1407 sq feet unit of ZR for RM 689k?

After 7% discount, it was RM 640k or RM 455 psf ... already surpassed the KR2's 1457 sq feet pricing of RM 420 psf onwards but with 3 car parks ...

When KR2 open preview to starts booking early last year, ZR units was only selling RM 350-360 psf. And it was RM 310 psf since it was launch middle of 2011. If you buy for own stay, previous price is irrelevant since ZR would complete next year.

Try to opt for G Residence ...

I agree with Chris Chew on his advice .
GR still rank better than those you seen.
Location wise, completed, height of land, accessibility, and surrounding neighbors etc
Instead of located across the Kesas Road.

Try iProperty web site . There are a list of GR units for Sale whether its
Sub sale or not, you pick your unit size n facing where .
Like I said, picking units above 650k price is one thing, getting yr unit approved for a bank loan is another thing etc
If bank grand you 80% loan, yr initial outlay already pass 150k including lawyers fee etc
So these subs guys can try advertise high prices but the buyer willing to take out such high initial outlay are few in view of the high prices prices quoted .
If buyer only gets 70% loan , you try calculate how much he need to fork out first !