I have basically decided to return to the U.S. in the next couple of years and I am thinking about taking my garage queen with me. I know what to do on this end (Japan:de-registering, shipping companies, etc.) but what about the U.S. side of things? I have read the DOT page(s) and the EPA pages. My car is on the list that CAN be imported(1994 540i). I will need to get a new speedo so that will read in miles and a couple of other things. But do I have to go through a registered importing company if it is just for me? I mean personal use, not to sell. I checked some on the list and they sound kind of expensive.

Does anybody have some personal experience with this? Any first-hand experience/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!