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Toyota Townace

Toyota Townace S403M — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Toyota Townace S403M Import to Australia

S403M
2008-2025
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Toyota Townace S403M is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion. Each example carries a S403M engine, a automatic gearbox, and four-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 data337 recent sales · 2020–2025 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 4–S · auction data to 18 Aug 2026

Average Auction Price$16,735
Japan Agent Fee$1,059
Carbarn Agent Fee$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs$4,849
Compliance Package$1,980
GST$2,594

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

$28,718

Refundable Auction Deposit

$2,648

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 Toyota Townace S403M is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000936, granted on the Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion and valid until 24 Aug 2028. The approval is linked to MRE-000911 (Category NA, issued by SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD) Approvals cover builds from Feb 2008 to Feb 2025.

Why qualified — Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion. Approvals under the SEVS Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion cover vehicles designed, factory-built, or converted as campervans, motorhomes or compatible body configurations. Eligibility is tied to the body configuration and the exact build years, variants and model codes named on the approval.

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 with petrol engine and 4WD or 2WD drivetrain.Engine codes S402M - S403M - S412M - and S413M eligible.Odometer must be under 80,000 kilometres for modification.

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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

    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

    Vehicle Import Approval application is lodged before shipping.

    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 Toyota Townace S403M qualifies for import to Australia within the 2008-2025 window. Approval is granted under Eligible with petrol engine and 4WD or 2WD drivetrain. Engine codes S402M - S403M - S412M - and S413M eligible. Odometer must be under 80,000 kilometres for modification, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.

Model Code

S403M

Year Range

2008-2025

Eligibility

Is the Toyota Townace S403M eligible for import to Australia?

The Toyota Townace S403M qualifies for import to Australia within the 2008-2025 window. Approval is granted under Eligible with petrol engine and 4WD or 2WD drivetrain. Engine codes S402M - S403M - S412M - and S413M eligible. Odometer must be under 80,000 kilometres for modification, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.

Which SEVS approval covers the Toyota Townace S403M?

The Toyota Townace S403M is covered by SEVS approval SEV-000936. 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.

What build-date range of the Toyota Townace S403M is approved for import?

Imports are approved for Toyota Townace S403M vehicles built in the 2008-2025 window. Carbarn cross-checks model code, build date, and variant against the approval to confirm compliance and reduce approval risk before bidding.

Estimated Price

How is the estimated landed price for the Toyota Townace S403M calculated?

The estimate is derived from last 90 days of real Japan auction sales for the Toyota Townace S403M, restricted to vehicles with minimum auction grade 3+, then matched to the approved build range one year at a time.

What's the going Japan auction price for the Toyota Townace S403M?

Based on last 90 days of Japan auction sales data, the average auction price for the Toyota Townace S403M is approximately ¥1,200,000 JPY, or $10,594 AUD. Pricing varies by grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand.

What is included in the estimated landed cost for the Toyota Townace S403M?

For the Toyota Townace S403M, 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

Does Carbarn bid at Japan auctions for the Toyota Townace S403M?

Yes — we bid on the Toyota Townace S403M on your behalf at Japanese auctions, but only after your written approval and only within the budget cap you've agreed. Where possible we arrange pre-bid inspection and share the auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.

Will Carbarn check the Toyota Townace S403M before bidding?

Carbarn arranges pre-bid inspection of the Toyota Townace S403M whenever the auction allows it, and always shares auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before bidding. Note that the Japanese auction format does not permit pre-purchase test drives.

Do I set my own bid limit on the Toyota Townace S403M?

Yes. You can set your preferred budget and maximum bid before auction bidding starts. Carbarn only bids after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. If the vehicle cannot be secured within your approved range, we do not proceed beyond your limit.

Deposit & Payments

What deposit secures a bid on the Toyota Townace S403M?

A refundable deposit of $1,324 AUD secures bidding on the Toyota Townace S403M. 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 does it take to import the Toyota Townace S403M from Japan?

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 are the next steps once the Toyota Townace S403M is purchased at auction?

Once the Toyota Townace S403M 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 does Carbarn manage import approval for the Toyota Townace S403M?

Carbarn reviews the documents for the Toyota Townace S403M 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.

What's involved in compliance work for the Toyota Townace S403M?

Compliance for the Toyota Townace S403M is completed through Carbarn's compliance process after arrival. This may include workshop compliance work, required documentation, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and registration-ready support for Australian road use.

How much does compliance cost for the Toyota Townace S403M?

The estimated compliance package for the Toyota Townace S403M is $1,980. 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

Does an auction-sourced Toyota Townace S403M 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 can the Toyota Townace S403M be handed over?

Once the Toyota Townace S403M arrives in Sydney and has passed compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment, it's ready for handover. Carbarn coordinates delivery, pickup, and registration-ready support at that point.

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Live Auction Lots in Japan

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2020–2024Grade 3–52,000–80,000 kmavg. landed~$21,407
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2022 TOYOTA TOWN ACE VAN

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2022 TOYOTA TOWN ACE VAN

S403MGrade 4.5 · 65,000 km
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2021 TOYOTA TOWN ACE VAN

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