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 where possible, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.
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.
Specifications coveredEligible as sedan or wagon with petrol EJ20 engineSTi S402 variant required
All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.
3 phases6–10 weeks
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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 where possible before any bid is placed.
DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
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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
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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
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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 3.5+ or better, an odometer band of 0-80,000km, and the eligible build range of the Subaru Legacy S402.
What's the going Japan auction price for the Subaru Legacy S402?
Over last 90 days of recent Japan auction sales, the Subaru Legacy S402 has averaged about ¥4,200,000 JPY ($37,044 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 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.
Deposit & Payments
How much is the deposit to start bidding on the Subaru Legacy S402?
A refundable deposit of $4,410 AUD secures bidding on the Subaru Legacy S402. 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
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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