JU MieTue 13 Oct
Grade 3.51999 HONDA CIVIC
EK2 · 77,000 km · Automatic
Est. landed & complied
$11,539AUD
Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥501,830
Refundable deposit
$1,500
¥
Carbarn Bid Guide ¥501,830
Reference sold range ¥196k – ¥4.8M
Honda Civic auction cars eligible for import to Australia
Live Japan auction listings for Honda Civic eligible for import to Australia. Bid via Carbarn with a refundable deposit — we handle inspection, eligibility, shipping and compliance through to Sydney.
Japan auction listings — not Australian ready stock. Eligibility and final costs are confirmed for each exact vehicle before bidding.
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No EK9 at auction right now
The Honda Civic lots listed above are other generations — worth a look if they suit you, but not the EK9 cars this page covers. Those come up regularly; set an alert and we will contact you when one is listed.
What Honda Civics have sold for at Japanese auction
Verified sold results for cars inside the current 25-year window — the disclaimer above applies to every figure here.
EK93 recent sales
Sold at auction
¥1.80M – ¥4.80M
$16,369 – $43,697 AUD at auction
Build years1999 – 2000
Grade3 – 4
Odometer68k – 362k km
Based on the closest recent sold results Carbarn holds for each chassis code, not the whole market. Condition, grade, originality and specification move these figures a long way — the estimate shown against a live lot is always specific to that car.
Buying a Honda Civic at a Japanese auction
This page is about the Japanese-market Civic, and specifically the EK9 Type R — the hand-finished, B16B-powered hatchback never sold new in Australia. It is a very different car from the Civics sold here.
EK9s need more identity checking than almost anything else on this list, because the Type R parts are desirable and the base shells are cheap. Verifying that a car is what the listing claims is a core part of the process.
Which build years qualify
The whole EK generation, including the EK9 Type R, is inside the window.
- EK9 Type R1997–2000Eligible now
- EK2 / EK3 / EK41995–2000Eligible now
A model appearing here does not make a specific car eligible — the same model can include eligible and ineligible builds. Carbarn confirms the exact vehicle's verified build date and import pathway before any bid proceeds, and registration remains subject to your state or territory's requirements.
Honda Civic generations and chassis codes
EK9Type R · B16B1997–2000
The car people are looking for: seam-welded shell, helical limited-slip differential, Recaro seats and the 1.6-litre B16B. Earlier and later cars differ in trim and colour availability.
EK4 / EK2 / EK3SiR and base grades1995–2000
The same body in ordinary form. Far cheaper, frequently in better structural condition because they were not tracked, and a sensible option if you want the shape rather than the badge.
What we check on a Honda Civic before you bid
Is it a genuine EK9, or a converted shell?
Type R interiors, engines and body parts are routinely fitted to base Civics. We check the chassis identification and the details that cannot easily be faked against the claimed grade, rather than relying on the auction description.
Track use and engine history
Many EK9s have seen circuit use. High-revving B-series engines with unknown rebuild history, tired synchros and worn suspension are the pattern. We look for evidence of work and photograph the engine bay.
Rust in the rear arches, strut towers and floor
These shells corrode in the rear arches, around the rear strut towers and in the floor near the sills, and repairs are often cosmetic. Underbody photography is the only honest check.
Original interior and completeness
Original Recaro seats, the correct gauge cluster and undamaged trim are a significant part of an EK9's value, and are commonly swapped out. We photograph the interior properly so you can see what is there.
What changes a Honda Civic's auction and landed value
Verified identity comes first — everything else is secondary to knowing the car is genuine. After that, a straight rust-free shell with its original interior and a documented engine sits well above a cosmetically tidy car with unknown history. Original paint colour matters to collectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — EK9 production ran 1997 to 2000, entirely inside the current window. Eligibility is still confirmed per vehicle against the verified build date before a bid proceeds.
More 25-year eligible icons at Japanese auctions
Why Carbarn Is Different
After your deposit, our Japan-side team inspects the car in Japan and Noman sends the real photos to your WhatsApp — before any bid is placed. You see the underbody, the hidden repairs, the real condition. You decide: bid or skip. Around that, we filter every vehicle for Australian import eligibility and show landed, complied pricing in AUD. You confirm. Then we bid.
Real inspection photos to your WhatsApp — before we bid
Auction photos are taken to sell the car. Our Japan-side team photographs what they never show: underbody, rust, hidden repairs, interior condition. Don't like what we find? Skip — your deposit is refunded, or moves to your next car.
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Every car filtered for Australian import eligibility
If it's on the page, it can come to Australia.
Bid in JPY, see landed & complied price in AUD
Know the approximate total cost before you commit.
Refundable deposit-first — no bid without your approval
Your deposit starts the inspection. It never places a bid on its own.
Track your bid, deposit and result in one portal
Every step visible, from deposit to auction result.
A Simple Five-Step Auction Buying Process
Choose an eligible auction car, enter your Bid in JPY, review the estimated landed and complied cost in AUD, place your bid deposit, and let Carbarn check the vehicle before final bid submission. No live bidding wars and no pressure — a clear, step-by-step process from deposit to result.
- Step 01
Choose an eligible auction vehicle
- Step 02
Enter your target bid in JPY
- Step 03
Place a refundable auction bid deposit
- Step 04
Carbarn reviews auction sheet, photos and Japan-side findings and confirms with you
- Step 05
Bid submitted and result updated
Japan-Side Physical Inspection and Extra Photos
Auction photos and auction grades are useful, but they do not always show every defect. After your deposit, our Japan-side team inspects the car at the auction house and sends real photos — underbody, paint, interior — before any final bid is submitted.
Standard Japan auction
- Auction listing photos
- Auction sheet and grade
Carbarn adds on top
- Japan-side physical inspection after your deposit
- Extra photos and visible defect check
- Findings shared with you before final bid submission
Estimated Landed and Complied Cost Before You Bid
Carbarn shows an estimated landed and complied cost in AUD so customers can understand the approximate total import cost before bidding. If the Bid in JPY field is empty, the estimate uses Carbarn's benchmark. If the customer enters a Bid in JPY, the estimate updates live.
Cost component 1
Auction bid
Cost component 2
Japan/export costs
Cost component 3
Shipping and logistics
Cost component 4
Import duty/GST/LCT where applicable
Cost component 5
Compliance and local costs
Final cost confirmed at auction result + GST/LCT assessment
Background for Australian buyers bidding in Japan
Bid on Japanese Auction Cars That Can Be Imported to Australia
This page is designed for buyers who want to bid on vehicles in Japan auctions and bring them to Australia. Carbarn does not show every auction vehicle from Japan. The feed is filtered so customers see vehicles that match Australian import eligibility rules or need only limited confirmation before proceeding.
Why Import Eligibility Comes First
Not every Japanese auction car can be imported to Australia. Model code, build month, vehicle type, pathway and compliance rules matter before a bid is placed. Carbarn's system is designed to filter vehicles against Australian import eligibility before they are shown to customers.
Bid Deposit and Auction Result
A deposit is required before Carbarn proceeds with a bid instruction. If the customer does not win the auction, the deposit can be made available for another auction vehicle or refunded according to Carbarn's process.
Place a Bid Deposit with a Controlled Review Process
After reviewing the vehicle and cost breakdown, the customer can place a bid deposit to secure the next step. Carbarn then checks the final vehicle details, auction sheet, import eligibility and available inspection/photo findings before final bid submission. If the vehicle should not proceed, the deposit can be moved to another suitable auction vehicle or refunded according to Carbarn policy and payment method rules.