1997 Toyota Supra RZ
Honest grade 4 RZ, cosmetic touch-ups only; budget for paint and a stock wheel.
This 1997 Supra RZ has a genuine grade 4 and an interior graded B. The body carries a handful of small scratches, one small dent on the left rear door, and a repainted right front wing. The inspector flagged aftermarket exhaust and steering wheel, but no engine noise and no accident history. Worth bidding on with a clear budget for tidy-up paint and a stock steering wheel for compliance.
Overview
Good condition. Some small scratches or dents that a normal used car would have. May have minor repairs.
- Note2 aftermarket parts
Aftermarket exhaust (muffler), Aftermarket steering wheel. Usually fine, but tell your insurer and keep any original parts if you have them.
- Right front wing has a W1 wave and a paint note: ask the exporter why it was repainted and for close-up photos.
- Two aftermarket parts (exhaust, steering wheel) can affect compliance. An airbag-equipped OEM wheel may be needed for registration.
- The exterior grade is not printed on this sheet, so the exterior bar is derived from the damage codes.
- Shaken expires around March 2026 (R8/3); irrelevant for export but a sign the car has been in regular use.
- Ask for underbody photos: sheets rarely note surface rust unless it is obvious.
- Grade 4 with a clean B interior is a solid, honest example for its age.
- No repair-history flag (grade R) on the sheet.
- Inspector noted no abnormal engine noise and a non-smoker interior.
- Mileage is written without a replaced-meter or doubtful mark.
Auction sheet · 3D
1997 Toyota Supra RZ
JZA80 · 87,000 km · 6MT · Super White II
A generic body shape, not this exact car. Each light marks the panel the sheet names; the full list and the flat map are just below.
Damage map
5 marks on the sheet- 1A1 · Scratch on front bumper · small (about the size of a coin, a few cm)A surface scratch in the paint.A3 or many A2 marks mean a respray of that panel to look right.
- 2A2 · Scratch on rear bumper · medium (hand-sized)A surface scratch in the paint.A3 or many A2 marks mean a respray of that panel to look right.
- 3U1 · Dent on left rear door · small (about the size of a coin, a few cm)A dent in the panel.U2 and U3 dents usually need a panel beater. Check whether the paint is cracked.
- 4W1 · Repair wave on right front wing · small (about the size of a coin, a few cm)read with medium confidenceThe panel has been repaired or repainted and a wave is visible in the finish.W2 or W3 means the repair is obvious. Ask why the panel was repaired.Sheet note: Slight wave, likely repainted
- 5A1 · Scratch on bonnet · small (about the size of a coin, a few cm)read with medium confidenceA surface scratch in the paint.A3 or many A2 marks mean a respray of that panel to look right.
Inspector's notes
Aftermarket exhaust and aftermarket steering wheel. Signs of paint on the right front wing. Light scuffing in the interior. No abnormal engine noise. Non-smoker car.
社外マフラー、社外ハンドル。右Fフェンダー塗装跡有。内装少スレ有。エンジン異音無し。禁煙車。
Landed cost in Australia
Rules last checked 2026-09-30| Line | AUD |
|---|---|
Vehicle price Hammer or FOB price converted from JPY. Exporter fees and Japanese inland transport are extra (roughly ¥50,000 to ¥150,000). | $88,816 |
Shipping to Australia (RoRo)est. Roll-on roll-off to Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. Fremantle is at the high end. Containers cost more. Typically $1,500 to $4,500 | $3,000 |
Marine insurance(1.5%) Optional, but the border includes an insurance amount in the taxable value either way. | $1,332 |
Customs duty (JAEPA, Japanese-built)(0%) 0% for cars built in Japan under the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement. Must be claimed on the import declaration with an origin document; otherwise the general rate is 5%. | $0 |
GST(10%) 10% of the value of the taxable importation: vehicle plus freight, insurance and duty. Typically $9,165 to $9,465 | $9,315 |
Luxury car tax(33%) 33% of the amount above the threshold, GST-exclusive. The LCT value includes freight, insurance, duty and GST. Applies on first import whatever the car's age. Typically $6,001 to $6,991 | $6,496 |
ROVER import approval (older vehicle) Concessional RAV entry approval for 25+ year vehicles, includes the RAV charge. SEVS route is $95 plus $109 RAV charge instead. | $42 |
Port handling and customs brokerest. Wharf and unloading fees plus a broker to lodge the import declaration. Typically $700 to $1,800 | $1,250 |
Biosecurity inspection and cleaningest. DAFF inspects used vehicles on arrival and charges per 15 minutes. Dirt, seeds or insects mean paid steam cleaning and re-inspection. Typically $200 to $1,400 | $800 |
Asbestos assuranceest. Zero tolerance at the border for any age of vehicle. Pre-2000s cars are most at risk; test or replace gaskets, brake and clutch material before shipping and keep records. Typically $200 to $3,500 | $1,850 |
Compliance (older vehicle: roadworthy, VIN, engineer)est. 25+ year cars need no workshop modification, just state roadworthy and paperwork. Cars under 25 on the SEVS register need a Registered Automotive Workshop: budget $3,000 to $10,000 instead. Typically $1,800 to $3,500 | $2,650 |
First registration and CTPest. Varies by state. Excludes state stamp duty on first registration (roughly 3% to 4.2% of value), which can add thousands on a $50k car. Typically $500 to $1,500 | $1,000 |
| Estimated total landed | $116,552 |
| Excludes exporter commission, Japanese inland transport, state stamp duty and any repairs needed to pass roadworthy. Duty, GST and LCT follow official rates; other lines are typical market ranges. | |
Converted at ¥110.34 per AUD (European Central Bank rate for 2026-10-13). Percent lines follow official rates. Ranges are typical market figures, not quotes.
Import eligibility
First registered 1997/08, about 29 years old, which meets the 25-year threshold.
Australia allows private imports of used cars mainly under two pathways: the older-vehicle rule (25 or more years old) and the Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme (SEVS) for listed models under 25. An import approval from ROVER is needed before the car ships.
Every pathway we checked
- Older vehicle (25-year rule)YES
Vehicles whose build date is at least 25 years before the date of the ROVER application can be entered on the Register of Approved Vehicles without modification.
First registered 1997/08, about 29 years old, which meets the 25-year threshold.
Official source (checked 2026-09-30) - SEVS registerMAYBE
Vehicles under 25 years old can be imported if the exact make, model and variant is on the SEVs Register and a Registered Automotive Workshop holds an approved Model Report to comply it.
Check whether this exact make, model and variant is listed on the SEVs Register. Only listed vehicles qualify under this pathway.
Official source (checked 2026-09-30) - Personal effects (migrants and returning Australians)MAYBE
Only for people moving to Australia who owned and used the car overseas for at least 12 months. Not available for a car bought at auction from Australia.
Only applies if you lived overseas, owned and used this car for 12 or more months before arriving, and apply within 6 months of arrival. Otherwise ignore this pathway.
Official source (checked 2024-04-01)
- Any asbestos-containing part (gaskets, brake or clutch linings) is prohibited at the border regardless of vehicle age. source
- Importing a road vehicle without a ROVER import approval is an offence; the car can be held, exported or destroyed at your cost. source
- A significant modification less than 25 years old (engine swap, chassis, brakes, steering conversion) resets the build date and pushes the car out of the older-vehicle pathway into a non-registrable approval. source
Rules last checked: 2026-09-30
The sheet
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