Are Japanese used cars good value for money?

In short yes! Cars are sold at auction for way less than you can buy in your own country for a similar model and condition.

The associated costs of shipping and import duties etc will increase the cost but generally you will save.

You can read some reviews of popular used car exports in the review section

Here are some examples of cars recently sold at auction. Note these are the dealer FOB prices from stock (i.e. the cost to get it completely onto the ship).

You will still have to pay import duties etc. Click here for more information on importing costs.

Case Study 1

Car: Isuzu Bighorn LS Fileldstar
Year: 1995-Feb
Colour: Navy Blue
Milage: 41,735 Kilometers
Engine: 3100-Diesel Turbo
Transmission: Automatic
Auction grade: 4.0
FOB price: 440,000 JPY
Options: A/C, PS, PW, Stereo, AW, SrvHist, Fogs, 7 seater, alloy wheels

Case Study 2

Car: Toyota MRS
Year: 2000-May
Colour: Orange
Milage: 95,594 Kilometers
Engine: 1800-Petrol
Transmission: Manual 5 Gear
Auction grade: RA
FOB price: 1,200,000 JPY
Options: A/C, PS, PW, SR, AW, SRS, Aftermarket carbon bonnet, trunk lid, side air intake, Work's 17" alloy wheels, Aftermarket air intake, exhaust, keyless entry

Case Study 3

Car: Toyota Corolla Fielder X Wagon
Year: 2002-July
Colour: Silver
Milage: 62,820 Kilometers
Engine: 1500-Petrol
Transmission: Manual 5 Gear
Auction grade: 4.0
FOB price: 710,000 JPY
Options: A/C, PS, PW, Stereo, RS, SrvHist, SRS, Airbags, Electric Side Mirrors, Side Window Visors, Service History Keyless Entry, One owner, Power mirrors, Wood Dash Panels

Case Study 4

Car: Toyota Vitz MSB TRD Racecar
Year: 2003-Apr
Colour: Pearl White
Milage: 11,142 Kilometers
Engine: 1000-Petrol
Transmission: Manual 5 Gear
Auction grade: 4.0
FOB price: 710,000 JPY
Options: A/C, PS, PW, Stereo, AW, SrvHist, 1 Ownr, SRS, Roll cage, 15" Alloy wheels, Tachometer