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>1700 eurobux
You can find one cheaper, it just requires patience. I got my xpan for around 700 with the 45. Before buying make sure you ask what the shutter count is. Make sure you also ask about any gremlins. Xpan's have a tendency to have their electronics go, either the meter won't work or it'll drain the battery quick, make sure you're not buying one of these if you want to resell it later.
The photos it takes aren't really all that unique, is it the only pano setup that takes 65mm wide images? Yes. Is it unique? No. There are pano backs for MF cameras too, the only unique thing you're getting is the DOF of a standard/tele lens in a wide/standard FOV. The other major drawback it has are the lenses, while they're great lenses you have the 45 which is wide and the 90 which is standard. The 30mm has it's own finder and is superwide about 17mm iirc, it's also about as expensive as the rest of the kit.
So why pick up an xpan anyway? If you're used to shooting 135 pano and you want a weight reduction on your kit, it's great. If you're used to using rangefinders then it's a great purchase. If you really love shooting film then it's great. It is a good camera, it's just not for everyone.
If you already have digital, shoot a 24mm for a while and frame and crop everything (65x24). If you find that works for you pick up an xpan and the 45. If you don't like rangefinders or haven't shot one, make sure you do this first.
