Yeah Michael, i know Europa. Well I did an extensive research for about 3 months before bringing my G500 here. New G500 is about 130,000 DM, which is about $65,000 now with a strong dollar. Europa charges $140K! for the same car. Granted, they do all the certification yet it is a rape made legal. When I called them about their Registered Importer services before getting my G500 to US, I was quoted a $75K tag for conversion. Which brings the cost to their selling price of $140K (how convenient). Anyway I went with another RI who charged much less, yet I am still going through major anguish dealing with these idiots. It sux that Europa set a precedent for price inflation. I'll never ask them for anything. The savings enabled me to afford awesome G and allowed me to get a Brabus kit, exhaust, rims and brakes.
By the way 500E is one of my favorite cars ever. Hammer is simply great