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Import & Compliance

Subaru Impreza WRX ST

Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB Import to Australia

GRB
2007-2014
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Performance Criterion. Each example carries a Turbocharged engine, a manual gearbox, and all-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 data15 recent sales · 2007–2009 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 3 sales · grade 3.5 · typically ~152,000 km · auction data to 17 Aug 2026

Average Auction Price$9,888
Japan Agent Fee$882
Carbarn Agent Fee$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs$4,147
Compliance Package$1,540
GST$1,781

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

$19,740

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 · 2 SEVs · 2 MREs

This Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB is approved for import to Australia under 2 SEVS approvals SEV-000954 and SEV-000363, all granted on the Performance Criterion, supported by 2 Model Report Entries (MREs) MRE-000202 and MRE-000199 from accredited Australian Vehicle Verifiers including SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from Oct 2007 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. Carbarn sources 10/2007 to 8/2014 Subaru Impreza WRX ST examples through our Japanese partners, with build-sheet and auction-grade verification before any bid is placed. Once won, the vehicle is shipped via roll-on/roll-off freight, cleared through Australian customs, treated under biosecurity rules, and prepared for compliance at our Sydney workshop. The Approved Vehicle Verifier inspection and RAV entry are completed in-house, and you receive the vehicle with paperwork ready for state-level 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 hatchback with 2.0L turbocharged EJ20 or EJ207 petrol engine5 seats

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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

    We shortlist suitable vehicles matching the target model, year range, budget, grade, mileage, and condition. We arrange pre-bid physical inspection before any bid is placed.

    DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
  • 02

    Vehicle Secured in Japan

    Immediate

    Once your approved bid wins, the vehicle is secured at the auction in Japan.

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

    VIA Approval

    1-4 Weeks

    The VIA application is submitted to the Department of Infrastructure before any vessel is booked.

    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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Frequently Asked Questions

The Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB qualifies for import to Australia within the 2007-2014 window. Approval is granted under Eligible as sedan or hatchback with 2.0L turbocharged EJ20 or EJ207 petrol engine. 5 seats, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.

Model Code

GRB

Year Range

2007-2014

Eligibility

Is the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB eligible for import to Australia?

The Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB qualifies for import to Australia within the 2007-2014 window. Approval is granted under Eligible as sedan or hatchback with 2.0L turbocharged EJ20 or EJ207 petrol engine. 5 seats, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.

What is the SEVS number for the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB?

The Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB is covered by SEVS approval SEV-000954, SEV-000363. 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 Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB be imported?

The Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB is eligible across the 2007-2014 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 Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB calculated?

The estimate is derived from last 90 days of real Japan auction sales for the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB, restricted to vehicles with minimum auction grade 3+, then matched to the approved build range one year at a time.

How much does the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB usually sell for at Japan auctions?

Recent Japan auction sales over last 90 days put the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB at around ¥3,269,336 JPY (~$28,864 AUD) on average. Expect variation based on auction grade, kilometres, options, and demand at the time of sale.

What is included in the estimated landed cost for the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB?

For the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB, 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 Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB on my behalf?

Yes. Carbarn can source and bid on the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB through Japanese auctions after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. Where possible, we arrange pre-bid physical inspection and share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.

Can Carbarn inspect the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB before bidding?

Pre-bid physical inspection of the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB is arranged where the auction format allows. The auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes are shared via WhatsApp before any approved bid. Test drives are generally not permitted at Japanese auctions.

Can I choose my maximum bid for the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB?

Yes — you set the budget and cap. Carbarn only places a bid on the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB 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

How much is the deposit to start bidding on the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB?

The refundable auction deposit for the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB is $4,414 AUD. It is required before bidding starts, fully refundable if no vehicle is secured, and fully refundable if you decide not to proceed before any bid is placed.

Timeline & Shipping

What's the expected timeline to import the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB?

Plan for around 6-10 weeks end-to-end. That window covers auction selection and purchase, VIA application and approval, vessel booking and transit, arrival in Sydney, compliance work, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final preparation for handover.

What does Carbarn do after winning the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB bid?

Once the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB is secured in Japan, Carbarn manages the next stages: VIA application before shipping, vessel booking, shipping to Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and delivery preparation. You receive updates throughout the process.

Compliance & Registration

How is import approval handled for the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB?

Carbarn reviews the documents for the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB and submits the VIA application before the vehicle ships from Japan. Valid import approval must be in place before the vehicle can enter Australian compliance, the AVV inspection, and RAV listing.

How does Carbarn complete compliance for the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB?

Carbarn completes compliance for the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB 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 Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB?

Compliance for the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB is estimated at $1,540. The package covers required work to meet Australian Design Rules. Any tyres, additional repairs, modifications, or extra items are quoted separately and confirmed before work proceeds.

Warranty & Delivery

Is warranty included on a Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB bought at auction?

Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB examples qualify for a 5-year extended warranty — eligibility depends on age, condition, and the warranty provider's terms, and is confirmed before delivery.

When is the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB ready for delivery?

Delivery of the Subaru Impreza WRX ST GRB happens after the vehicle arrives in Sydney and completes workshop compliance, the AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment. Pickup, transport, and registration-ready paperwork are arranged once it's compliance-complete.

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