[Juanero]

I've never been a fan of powerful station wagons...but this looks pretty good. It looks mean.

[knightarmor]

I really wish they would have brought (well, kinda glad they didn't cause I have more money in my pocket because of it) but I would have traded my f80 in quick for a G80 wagon.

[OGM1]

Originally Posted by LeeForst

I hate to hijack!

Yet you hijack

[LemonOne]

Originally Posted by M5031425

Why did BMW in all its wisdom not bring this to the US market? RS6 sells like hot cakes out here did they really think it wouldn't do well?

BMW will bring the G61 M5 wagon

[LeeForst]

Originally Posted by OGM1

Yet you hijack

Was requested and relevant to the conversation

[OGM1]

Originally Posted by LeeForst

Was requested and relevant to the conversation

How so?

[LeeForst]

Relax

[LeeForst]

We were talking about wagons and I referenced that was the “best I could do “ until we finally get a wagon back again.

[BMW DIY Guy]

The video walk around is available on this thread. I should have reserved the first reply for.it.


https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2033046

[Zeroblade]

Originally Posted by pizza240

They just knew the sedan would do better here, and if I understand correctly, it's costly to get another car ready for NA (crash tests, etc.). Keep in mind there is only one RS6, and it's a wagon, not a sedan; and I expect that the sedan would've sold better if both were offered.

I'm starting to call bullsh!t on this. The next M5 wagon is confirmed for US market. Unless this also means the regular 5-series wagon will arrive first then this argument falls apart. That is, if there is some loophole that BMW allows to raise the MSRP as a work around to safety/production requirements

[OGM1]

Originally Posted by LeeForst

We were talking about wagons and I referenced that was the “best I could do “ until we finally get a wagon back again.

No one cares about the "best you can do" in this thread or about some supermodded 3 series. This thread was about the only touring wagon in NA not someones project car.

[provenflipper]

That white E46 wagon is insane.

[Elaz]

How did you import this and can you register it into he USA.

[helmet91]

Originally Posted by Elaz

How did you import this and can you register it into he USA.

If you don’t already know how to do it, it’s not going to happen.

This car is probably on a temporary import under the show and display exemption. I don’t even think it can be driven on public roads. It has to be exported after a certain point or it will be seized and crushed.

You need to read the regs from CBP, EPA and DOT/NTSB. Then talk with your broker and registered importer.


There are a few other ways, but none of them would be permanent… foreign military and diplomats can bring them in on a temp basis. There’s also a temp import but it would need to keep foreign registration and insurance. You see this a lot with Europeans bringing RVs or motorcycles to the US to drive all over the country for the summer before exporting them at the end of their tour.

[s58]

I hope this G81 makes it to MPact this year.

[MagicF8x]

I gotta say it looks better in pics then it does in person!

[MJBO]

Originally Posted by helmet91

If you don’t already know how to do it, it’s not going to happen.

This car is probably on a temporary import under the show and display exemption. I don’t even think it can be driven on public roads. It has to be exported after a certain point or it will be seized and crushed.

You need to read the regs from CBP, EPA and DOT/NTSB. Then talk with your broker and registered importer.


There are a few other ways, but none of them would be permanent… foreign military and diplomats can bring them in on a temp basis. There’s also a temp import but it would need to keep foreign registration and insurance. You see this a lot with Europeans bringing RVs or motorcycles to the US to drive all over the country for the summer before exporting them at the end of their tour.

Sounds like what R44 must have done to get theirs on the road in the US.

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2034299

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by pizza240

Uh, RS7 is still somewhat of a wagon (‘sportback’): more like a Panamera, not a sedan. It has a hatch, not a trunk. It also doesn’t look like a sedan and does not appeal to the typical sedan buyer.

The RS 7 is not in any way even close to a wagon. Just because it has a hatch instead of a regular trunk, the cargo volume and shape isn't even remotely close.

If you asked 100 people on the street, 99 would tell you it's a sedan with a trunk. Hell, it has a less slopey rear than a CLS did, and that had a regular trunk.