What is the Subaru Forester SG5?

The is a chassis-code variant of the.

What years and auction grades are available for Subaru Forester SG5?

Current Subaru Forester SG5 inventory shows build years 2003–2006, odometer range 75,000–238,000 km, current auction grades 3–3.5. Carbarn confirms the exact lot details from the auction sheet before bidding.

What is the current landed cost range for Subaru Forester SG5?

The current landed cost range for Subaru Forester SG5 is AUD 10k–AUD 11k to Australia, based on live auction estimate data.

How does Carbarn confirm the chassis code before bidding?

Carbarn checks the auction sheet, available vehicle data and photos before bid submission so the chassis code, build year band and lot identity are confirmed before proceeding.

How long does it take to import a Subaru Forester SG5 from Japan?

Typical timing from auction win to Australian delivery is 6-10 weeks, including Vehicle Import Approval, ocean freight, compliance, AVV inspection and local delivery steps.

Subaru Forester SG5 auction vehicles in Japan

Why Carbarn Is Different

After your deposit, a Carbarn inspector goes to your exact car in Japan and sends 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.

Our biggest difference

Real inspection photos to your WhatsApp — before we bid

Auction photos are taken to sell the car. Our inspector 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.

From a real customer thread · July 2026

Inspector photo — crossmember rust holes

Inspector photo — leaf spring and frame rust

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

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, a Carbarn inspector attends 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

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

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.