Is a Japanese imported BMW 5 Series worth considering?

I'm looking at buying an E39 BMW 5 Series. Several I've seen online from dealers are low mileage Japanese imports. Should I avoid these or are they okay to give serious consideration to? I guess I'm concerned...

Why do the Rover Minis re-imported from Japan attract lower prices than those not re-imported?

Why do the Rover Minis re-imported from Japan, which are apparently in excellent condition, attract much lower prices than those not re-imported?

My son wants to buy a classic car in Morocco and drive it home to the UK - what are the pitfalls of him doing this?

My son is a student on a year abroad in Morocco. He's fallen in love with an ancient Renault 4 (left hand drive). He wants to buy it and drive it home to the UK. What are the pitfalls of him doing this?

I've seen lots of Japanese import classic Mini - does buying one make financial sense?

I'm looking at buying a classic Mini. I have seen lots of Japanese imports advertised. Do these cars make financial sense to buy? What are the pros and cons of buying one of these cars? Unsure what to...