There is no "ban". They just don't meet US requirements. Once they are over 25 years old, not an issue. They no longer cut into Mercedes sales. Or actually, if you follow the link below, you will find out why the whole RI process exists as it does now.Lnkysean wrote: going to wait till the R32/R33's become 25 years old so I can import one legally (or at least exempt from the ban).