For a very long period of time, USA buyers who hated the ML-class began looking for the Mercedes-Benz Gelundewagen (sp.?) and were forced to go to the black-market. How'd *THEY* do it? It must be POSSIBLE, right?!?!?
Now, M-B turned face and has been importing the "G-Class" for the USA. I'm sure they don't sell very many (especially at $102,000), but there is a market for both ML- and G-classes (if not the R-class). Additionally, their G-class hasn't changed much in that time, so any money they spent getting the vehicle ready for US regualtions has most likely been amortized.
Perhaps BMW will bring the F11 to the US market in another year or two when it realizes that the GT isn't selling as well as they needed (or hoped!).
SO, if anyone knows of a "specailized vehicle importer" who may be able to get me an F11, PLEASE send me contact information!!!!!!