hi and welcome mate,no need to be affraid of an import ,theres plenty of owners(classic and new age)on here,just do a bit of research and ask around for info from owners,check history etc as you would with any used car purchase,most of all dont just dive in and buy the first thing you see,good luck and enjoy.
p.s. come along to the central meet(see events section) next thurs. i'm sure youll pick up a few tips on imports.