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Import & Compliance

Subaru Legacy

Subaru Legacy S402 — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Subaru Legacy S402 Import to Australia

S402
2008-2009
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Subaru Legacy S402 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Performance Criterion. Each example carries a EJ20 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.

No recent sold data — price on request
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
Average Auction Price—
Japan Agent Fee—
Carbarn Agent Fee$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs$6,919
Compliance Package$1,540
GST—

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

Refundable Auction Deposit

Required

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

Eligibility & Compliance Approvals

Verified on the Australian Government Rover register · 1 SEV · 1 MRE

This Subaru Legacy S402 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000677, granted on the Performance Criterion and valid until 30 Sept 2027. The approval is linked to MRE-000204 (Category MA, issued by SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD) Approvals cover builds from June 2008 to May 2009.

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 handles every stage of the journey: auction-sheet verification, bidding with your approval, ocean freight, customs and biosecurity clearance, and full SEVS-compliant rectification at our Sydney workshop. Once verified by an Approved Vehicle Verifier, the vehicle is entered into the Register of Approved Vehicles and delivered with documentation suitable 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 wagon with petrol EJ20 engineSTi S402 variant required

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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

Yes — the Subaru Legacy S402 is approved for import across the 2008-2009 build range under Eligible as sedan or wagon with petrol EJ20 engine. STi S402 variant required. Carbarn manages the full pathway: sourcing in Japan, VIA application, compliance at our Sydney workshop, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

Model Code

S402

Year Range

2008-2009

Eligibility

Does the Subaru Legacy S402 qualify for import to Australia?

Yes — the Subaru Legacy S402 is approved for import across the 2008-2009 build range under Eligible as sedan or wagon with petrol EJ20 engine. STi S402 variant required. Carbarn manages the full pathway: sourcing in Japan, VIA application, compliance at our Sydney workshop, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

Which SEVS approval covers the Subaru Legacy S402?

SEVS reference SEV-000677 applies to the Subaru Legacy S402. It identifies the published import-eligibility pathway on the Rover register. Confirm build year, variant and model code before bidding to avoid mismatch with the approval.

For which production years can the Subaru Legacy S402 be imported?

Build range 2008-2009 is eligible for the Subaru Legacy S402. Approval is tied to model code, exact build date, variant, and the published import pathway, all of which Carbarn verifies on the auction sheet before any bid.

Estimated Price

How does Carbarn calculate the landed cost for the Subaru Legacy S402?

Carbarn calculates the landed estimate from market-verified Japan auction sales over last 90 days, filtered to auction grade 3+ or better and the eligible build range of the Subaru Legacy S402. Odometer is not filtered — the typical odometer for each year is shown as context.

What is included in the estimated landed cost for the Subaru Legacy S402?

The Subaru Legacy S402 landed estimate bundles the auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, international freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and the compliance package — so you see the transparent landed cost before any bid is placed.

Auction & Bidding

Does Carbarn bid at Japan auctions for the Subaru Legacy S402?

Yes. Carbarn can source and bid on the Subaru Legacy S402 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 Legacy S402 before bidding?

Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Subaru Legacy S402. 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.

Do I set my own bid limit on the Subaru Legacy S402?

You decide the cap. Before any bid on the Subaru Legacy S402 is placed, Carbarn confirms your budget and maximum bid in writing, then bids only within that limit. If the lot exceeds your range, we let it go.

Timeline & Shipping

What's the expected timeline to import the Subaru Legacy S402?

The full import process usually takes 6-10 weeks. This includes auction selection, vehicle purchase, VIA approval, vessel booking, secure international transit, arrival in Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final delivery preparation.

What does Carbarn do after winning the Subaru Legacy S402 bid?

After the Subaru Legacy S402 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

How does Carbarn manage import approval for the Subaru Legacy S402?

For the Subaru Legacy S402, 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 Subaru Legacy S402?

Carbarn completes compliance for the Subaru Legacy S402 in-house once it lands: workshop work to meet Australian Design Rules, documentation, the AVV inspection, RAV listing, and registration-ready handover support.

What compliance package price applies to the Subaru Legacy S402?

The estimated compliance package for the Subaru Legacy S402 is $1,540. The vehicle must meet applicable Australian Design Rules and compliance requirements. If tyres, repairs, modifications, or other required items are needed, they are quoted separately before work proceeds.

Warranty & Delivery

Is warranty included on a Subaru Legacy S402 bought at auction?

Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Subaru Legacy S402 examples qualify for a 5-year extended warranty — eligibility depends on age, condition, and the warranty provider's terms, and is confirmed before delivery.

At what point can I take delivery of the Subaru Legacy S402?

The Subaru Legacy S402 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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