CAA TokyoTue 13 Oct
Grade 3.51997 TOYOTA MARK II
GX100 · 233,000 km · Automatic · Petrol
Est. landed & complied
$9,243AUD
Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥293,180
Refundable deposit
$1,500
¥
Carbarn Bid Guide ¥293,180
Reference sold range ¥145k – ¥850k
Toyota Mark II auction cars eligible for import to Australia
Live Japan auction listings for Toyota Mark II 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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MIRIVE SaitamaWed 14 Oct
Grade 3.51997 TOYOTA MARK II
JZX100 · 180,000 km · Automatic · Petrol
Est. landed & complied
$41,843AUD
Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥3,189,670
Refundable deposit
$5,000
¥
Carbarn Bid Guide ¥3,189,670
Reference sold range ¥780k – ¥4.1M
Buying a Toyota Mark II at a Japanese auction
The Mark II is the quiet bargain of 25-year importing. It shares its chassis and drivetrains with the Chaser and Cresta, so you get the same 1JZ-GTE turbo engine in a comfortable rear-drive sedan — and landed costs here are consistently the lowest in the pilot.
Most of what reaches auction are the naturally aspirated grades, particularly the 1G-FE powered GX100 and GX90. They are cheap, frequently unmodified and often in better structural condition than the turbo cars, because nobody drifted them.
Which build years qualify
Both the X90 and X100 generations are inside the window.
- X90 · JZX90 / GX901992–1996Eligible now
- X100 · JZX100 / GX1001996–2000Eligible 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.
Toyota Mark II generations and chassis codes
JZX100Tourer V · 1JZ-GTE VVT-i1996–2000
The turbocharged grade and the one enthusiasts want. Shares its drivetrain with the Chaser Tourer V, so the same buying considerations apply.
GX100 / GX901G-FE · Grande and lesser grades1992–2000
Naturally aspirated straight six. Far cheaper, usually standard, and often the better-preserved car. An overlooked way into a comfortable rear-drive Japanese sedan.
JZX90Tourer V · 1JZ-GTE1992–1996
Earlier twin-turbo cars, fully inside the window and cheaper than the X100 equivalents.
What we check on a Toyota Mark II before you bid
Rust in the boot floor, sills and arches
These sedans corrode around the spare wheel well, along the sill seams and in the rear arches. On an otherwise cheap car, structural rust is what makes it not worth importing.
Drift and hard-use damage on turbo cars
Tourer V grades have been used for drifting. Chassis alignment, welded differentials and repaired rear quarters are all common, and none are visible in a listing photo.
Engine and transmission condition
The 1JZ-GTE is durable but these cars are thirty years old. On naturally aspirated grades, automatic transmission condition and cooling system age are the items to know about.
Interior condition and completeness
Japanese sedans of this era have either excellent interiors or badly sun-damaged ones. Digital displays, velour trim and electric seat functions are worth photographing properly.
What changes a Toyota Mark II's auction and landed value
Turbo Tourer V grades carry a clear premium, but the value proposition here is a clean, standard, rust-free naturally aspirated car at a low landed cost. Factory manual turbo cars are the exception that command real money.
Frequently Asked Questions
The X90 and X100 generations, with the very latest X100 builds depending on the verified build date. Eligibility is confirmed per vehicle before a bid proceeds.
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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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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.