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Lexus IS 350

Lexus IS 350 GSE21 — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Lexus IS 350 GSE21 Import to Australia

GSE21
2005-2014
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Lexus IS 350 GSE21 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Performance Criterion. Each example carries a V6 engine, a automatic gearbox, and rear-wheel drive. We source through approved Japanese auctions, arrange inspection, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.

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Transparent Landed Cost Breakdown

Transparent import cost estimate including shipping, taxes, and compliance in Australia.

Japan auction sold data29 recent sales · 2006–2011 models · last 90 days
How this estimate is calculated
  • Market-Verified Data: Based on the last 90 days of Japan auction sales.
  • Quality Benchmark: Minimum auction grade 3+.
  • Eligible Build Range: Matched to the approved import year range.
  • Final Price Factors: Auction result, grade, odometer, condition, options, exchange rate, shipping, taxes, and compliance requirements.
How Bidding Works
  • Tell us your target model, year range, budget, and preferred condition.
  • We arrange physical inspection before bidding wherever possible.
  • We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.
  • We only bid after your approval and within your agreed budget cap.
Landed cost breakdown

Based on 4 sales · grades 3–4.5 · typically ~103,000 km · auction data to 17 Aug 2026

Average Auction Price$2,710
Japan Agent Fee$794
Carbarn Agent Fee$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs$3,420
Compliance Package$1,540
GST$982

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

$10,948

Refundable Auction Deposit

$1,324

Final pricing depends on auction results, exchange rate and vehicle condition.

Eligibility & Compliance Approvals

Verified on the Australian Government Rover register · 3 SEVs · 4 MREs

This Lexus IS 350 GSE21 is approved for import to Australia under 3 SEVS approvals SEV-000995, SEV-000390 and SEV-000729, all granted on the Performance Criterion, supported by 4 Model Report Entries (MREs) including MRE-000797, MRE-000820, MRE-000205, plus 1 more on the Rover register from accredited Australian Vehicle Verifiers including CK VEHICLE COMPLIANCE & SERVICE CENTRE PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from Aug 2005 to Aug 2014.

Why qualified — Performance Criterion. Approvals granted under the SEVS Performance Criterion apply to vehicles that demonstrate a substantially superior performance specification — for example, power-to-weight, acceleration, or another measurable performance metric — compared with vehicles supplied to the Australian market in volume. Eligibility is build-specific: the exact build years, variants and model codes named on the approval are the binding reference.

How Carbarn runs this import. We source 8/2005 to 8/2014 examples through approved Japanese auction houses, verify build and condition sheets before bidding, and handle every downstream step on your behalf — international freight, Australian customs entry, biosecurity inspection, and the full SEVS compliance program at our Sydney workshop. Final delivery includes paperwork for state registration.

Please note: This explainer is general information only. Eligibility for import under SEVS is determined exclusively by the published approval on the Rover register and the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019. Carbarn cross-checks the exact build year, variant and model code against the published approval before bidding — confirming the published approval is the binding source.

Specifications coveredEligible as sedan or convertible with 3.5L 2GR-FSE V6 petrol engineConvertible eligibility applies to hard-top models built 2010–2014

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How compliance worksHow importing worksAll eligible modelsRoad Vehicle Standards Act 2018

Full Process Timeline & Payments

All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.

3 phases6–10 weeks
  • 01

    Auction Selection & Strategy

    0-2 Weeks

    Working from your model, year range, budget, grade, and odometer criteria, we shortlist candidate auction lots and arrange pre-bid inspection before a bid is placed.

    DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
  • 02

    Vehicle Secured in Japan

    Immediate

    Vehicle is secured in Japan after the approved bid succeeds.

    InvoiceVehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours
  • 03

    VIA Approval

    1-4 Weeks

    Carbarn lodges the Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) application before the vehicle ships from Japan.

    No PaymentNo payment due in this stage

Shipping Invoice Includes

Freight & ShippingGSTImport DutiesLuxury Car Tax (if applicable)Port & Local Charges

Compliance Invoice Includes

Compliance WorkAVV InspectionRAV EntryVIA Approval CostExtra items if required

Complete Import Guide

View the full process timeline, payments, and deposit details in one place.

How Importing Works

How Compliance Works

Six-step compliance flow handled end-to-end by our team.

  1. 1

    Assess documents / eligibility

  2. 2

    VIA application before shipping

  3. 3

    Vehicle arrives at Carbarn workshop

  4. 4

    Compliance work starts

  5. 5

    AVV inspection + RAV entry

  6. 6

    Ready for registration / delivery

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Lexus IS 350

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lexus IS 350 GSE21 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2005-2014 window. Approval is granted under Eligible as sedan or convertible with 3.5L 2GR-FSE V6 petrol engine. Convertible eligibility applies to hard-top models built 2010–2014, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.

Model Code

GSE21

Year Range

2005-2014

Eligibility

Is the Lexus IS 350 GSE21 eligible for import to Australia?

The Lexus IS 350 GSE21 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2005-2014 window. Approval is granted under Eligible as sedan or convertible with 3.5L 2GR-FSE V6 petrol engine. Convertible eligibility applies to hard-top models built 2010–2014, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.

What is the SEVS number for the Lexus IS 350 GSE21?

The Lexus IS 350 GSE21 is covered by SEVS approval SEV-000995, SEV-000390, SEV-000729. This identifies the published eligibility pathway for the model. Always confirm the exact build year, variant, and model code before purchasing a vehicle in Japan.

For which production years can the Lexus IS 350 GSE21 be imported?

The Lexus IS 350 GSE21 is eligible across the 2005-2014 build range. Eligibility is linked to the model code, build date, variant, and approved import pathway. Carbarn checks these details before bidding to reduce compliance and approval risk.

Estimated Price

How is the estimated landed price for the Lexus IS 350 GSE21 calculated?

The estimate is derived from last 90 days of real Japan auction sales for the Lexus IS 350 GSE21, restricted to vehicles with minimum auction grade 3+, then matched to the approved build range one year at a time.

What is the typical Japan auction price for the Lexus IS 350 GSE21?

Over last 90 days of recent Japan auction sales, the Lexus IS 350 GSE21 has averaged about ¥2,046,724 JPY ($18,070 AUD). Individual sale prices shift with grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand on the day.

What is included in the estimated landed cost for the Lexus IS 350 GSE21?

For the Lexus IS 350 GSE21, the landed estimate covers auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and compliance. It's intended as an honest pre-bid landed total, not a partial quote.

Auction & Bidding

Will Carbarn place bids on a Lexus IS 350 GSE21 on my behalf?

Carbarn will bid on the Lexus IS 350 GSE21 for you at Japan auctions, after your approval and within your agreed bid cap. We share the auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid, and arrange a pre-bid physical inspection when the auction format allows.

Can Carbarn inspect the Lexus IS 350 GSE21 before bidding?

Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Lexus IS 350 GSE21. We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid is placed. Japanese auction vehicles generally cannot be test driven before purchase.

Can I choose my maximum bid for the Lexus IS 350 GSE21?

Yes — you set the budget and cap. Carbarn only places a bid on the Lexus IS 350 GSE21 after your written approval and never above your agreed limit. If the vehicle can't be secured within range, we stop rather than overbid.

Deposit & Payments

What deposit secures a bid on the Lexus IS 350 GSE21?

A refundable deposit of $2,648 AUD secures bidding on the Lexus IS 350 GSE21. The deposit is fully refundable if no vehicle is secured, and fully refundable if you pull out before any bid has been placed on your behalf.

Timeline & Shipping

How long until the Lexus IS 350 GSE21 is ready for delivery?

Expect roughly 6-10 weeks from search to delivery. The timeline covers sourcing, the winning bid, VIA approval, vessel scheduling, international shipping, arrival in Sydney, compliance at our workshop, AVV verification, RAV entry, and delivery prep.

What are the next steps once the Lexus IS 350 GSE21 is purchased at auction?

After the Lexus IS 350 GSE21 is won, Carbarn handles the next stages end-to-end: VIA application before shipping, vessel booking, ocean transit to Sydney, compliance at our workshop, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and delivery preparation — with progress updates at each step.

Compliance & Registration

What's the VIA process for the Lexus IS 350 GSE21?

For the Lexus IS 350 GSE21, document assessment and the VIA application are handled by Carbarn ahead of shipping. The VIA must be granted before the vehicle proceeds through Australian compliance, AVV verification, and RAV entry.

What's involved in compliance work for the Lexus IS 350 GSE21?

Carbarn completes compliance for the Lexus IS 350 GSE21 in-house once it lands: workshop work to meet Australian Design Rules, documentation, the AVV inspection, RAV listing, and registration-ready handover support.

How much does compliance cost for the Lexus IS 350 GSE21?

Budget around $1,540 for the Lexus IS 350 GSE21 compliance package. That figure covers the work to meet applicable ADR and compliance rules. If tyres, additional repairs, or modifications are needed, they're priced separately and confirmed before any further work.

Warranty & Delivery

Does an auction-sourced Lexus IS 350 GSE21 include dealer warranty?

Auction-sourced vehicles do not include the standard 3 months NSW dealer warranty. A 5-year extended warranty may be available for eligible vehicles. Warranty eligibility is confirmed before delivery and depends on the vehicle, age, condition, and warranty provider criteria.

When is the Lexus IS 350 GSE21 ready for delivery?

The Lexus IS 350 GSE21 is ready for delivery after arrival in Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment completion. Delivery, pickup, and registration-ready support can be arranged once the vehicle is compliance-complete.

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