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I had my '89 Tristar, which is a Vanagon pick-up truck, shipped from Sweden via Germany. The car cost $11,000 initially, and shipping, mechanical, and importer fees ran the total up to $25K. It took 10 months from initial payment to delivery. There's a lesser version of one for sale in the Bay Area for $45K, so I still got a good deal.
Anyway, It was fairly straightforward for mine to get legal, even in CA, because it's simply a Vanagon underneath. I don't know about the BMW. You need to locate a Registered Importer in NC or a neighboring state, and import it through them. You can use one anywhere, but I think it would be easiest if they were in your state. A Registered Importer will know the ins and outs of the particular model you want. The Federal EPA may or may not have to get involved. They didn't for mine, only because it's a 4X4. Long story.
Good luck, and if you really want it, like I did mine, the wait and money will be worth it.
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Charlie
1966 912 Polo Red
1950 VW Bug
1983 VW Westfalia; 1989 VW Syncro Tristar Doka
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