The whole challenge of moving around the world and bringing a car is a HUGE PITA.  Luckily for me I met some beyond generous and supportive car friends here.  The range and depth in which I can emerse myself into 02 things is a lot.  Jeffery Kok has been the most amazing 02 ambassador helping me get all of my cars (2002, e46 touring & e30 touring) sorted.  Although I only have the 02 garaged, bummer.  I hate having the e30 outside, but garage space is expensive and in short supply.  Thankfully Jeffery had an open garage for me to rent and as soon as my 02 arrived she had a safe space to rest.  Not only that, but he helped me install a work bench from extra materials he had from his other shop.  Could I have done this by myself? NO.  The friendship, help and introduction into the 02 world on this side of the pond has been an absolute pleasure.  Sometimes I have to pinch myself that I have my 02 here.  At this point in the process (last year) I'm still almost a year out from having my 02 road legal on Dutch plates with the appropriate insurance policy.  It was fun though to drive around from time to time on California plates for the first 6 months, but due to some mechanical issues I really didn't get to drive that much and the weather...