Cars are similar, there is only different method to make options and VIN numbers in US cars starts with number. There is many X5 E70 in Europa, it is possible to order without reflectors and change ODO (no miles, only km), it costs aprox. EUR 700. Extra you have to pay 10% from invoice (TAX for car what is built outside EU) + shipping (aprox. EUR 1500) + VAT from invoice + EU sertification (it costs EUR 2000-EUR3500). Usualy in invoice for TAX is price without options (USD 54 000 for 4,8). Fully load 4,8i from US is aprox. EUR 12 000-15 000 cheaper than identical car from dealer in Germany. It is almost 20k $....

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