Yes, $118 and some change from Amazon for the BMW unit. I am not too keen on spending $400 for the same type of deal, but rarity drives prices. The BMW unit fits more cars than listed at the top of the paper, see bottom... I have it on a 735i and 745i. Easily could fit the '80 and older 240D. Alabbasi has a Sanden on his '76 300D.
The only other time I had seen a Sanden on the 617 turbo, it required rerouting of the oil cooler lines.
Amazon.com: Mastercool 71550 Air Conditioner Hose Crimper: Automotive
Buy that if you are going to make hoses for more than one car. The hoses are usually No 10 and No 8 on the Sanden/Seltac/Alpha style units.
European Cooler Air, Inc.
972-722-3791
Speak with Jerry. They carry it and are east of DFW a bit.