www.E38.org will have all the questions and answers you need. If you are buying it to import back home then talk to customs first. The cost to ship it to the east coast is about 1k unless you get to throw it on a C130 for free. Even at $9k seems high. See edmunds.com or kbb.com for pricing. Now for the balloon popper, you may spend up to $2.5k a year to maintain the car. Brake jobs are >600 if you DIY. If you do want a BMW 7 then wait until you get back, buy here and find a warranty.Fantastic cars to drive but hell to maintain.