Ultimate Guide to Importing a 1HDFTE LandCruiser from Japan: FTE 105 Build Series

Ever wondered what it takes to import a car from Japan to Australia? Today, we're diving into the complete process! 🌏🚗

Join us at OnStreet Garage as we break down every step—from finding the perfect vehicle at Japanese auctions to navigating the complexities of Australian import laws. Whether you're a car enthusiast or looking to undertake your own import project, this video is packed with all the information you need.

What you'll learn in this video:

Legal Requirements: Understand the Australian Design Rules (ADR) and the process for obtaining a Vehicle Import Approval (VIA).
Finding Your Vehicle: Insights into the best auctions for finding high-quality vehicles and how to ensure you choose the right one.
The Import Process: From bidding to shipping and customs clearance, learn how we handle each phase.
Costs Explained: A detailed breakdown of the total costs involved in importing my own personal 100 Series Land Cruiser.
Tips & Tricks: Our top tips for making the import process as smooth as possible based on years of experience.
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OnStreet Garage shares real-life examples and expertise to guide you through your import journey.
Don't miss our cost breakdown at the end of the video for a full transparency on what it really costs to bring a Land Cruiser to Australia.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:35 - New donor car reveal and 1hz plans
02:20 - Import rules / What should i look out for
04:52 - Finding Your Vehicle / Where to look and what to look for
07:13 - The Buying Process
08:51 - Shipping RORO vs Container
09:51 - Paperwork and Documents
10:18 - Collecting and registering your new car
11:55 - How much did it cost!
15:05 - Tips and tricks
18:17 - Donor car is here!
18:33 - 1hz New paint update!
17:20 - Outro

📺Next up! Detailed Tour of an import 100 Series Land Cruiser - Inside and Out"

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[JimmyJai_aka_Jimsi]

Great video and thanks for all the useful info!!! I'm considering to import a KZJ78 from Japan to Melbourne too!!!

[peterbaxter]

Great show and look forward to the build.

[Adamant]

Cool stuff mate. Good detail and helpful.

[aterritorian]

Great stuff, will be the best of all worlds 100 / 105 Series with the famous for very good reasons 1HDFTE.
I'm just starting a very similar build, but using a local 2003 HDJ100 Sahara onto a FZJ105 chassis.
So super interested in your build and will be great if you end up with a much needed full resource on how to do it

[cyrildarphin]

Hey mate, im looking to import a landcruiser from Japan
I had a look what the dealership offering and all prices are through the roof
Its like 36k$ for the car you got for 13k$
So the auctions are way cheaper are they ? Was looking for an 80 series as well but the broker i contacted was saying its very hard to get through compliance because of the rust therefore had to put a fairly bit of money to get a perfect one

What you reckon? Need help dont want to spent 40k$ .
Not too sure where im going 😅

[paddywallace]

Hey mate, thanks for the video. Just to clarify the costs at the end - you tallied up how much extra to get it onto the road. The costs totalled approximately 3k but then you said from the time you bought it, it was roughly 9k to get it on the road. Which is more accurate? Thanks again

[Reggie_Jackson]

Hey Alex, thanks so much for these vids. I've just started looking at importing a HDJ101 to register here in VIC, but from the early research I've done it doesn't seem possible as its not older than 25 years old and isn't on the SEVS register..? Any info would be appreciated

[samartz]

Great vid! Btw i want to import a s2000. Would it be correct to import something stock as ADR wont probably allow a modified one into Oz? And can you shop around with an agent in japan to get the right car?

[gixxr]

How many kms did it have, what year model is this car

[shinystrawberryc]

Wow mate you should be a professional mate 👍👍 I’ll pay you a couple dollars to get a tire also I’m from teakwando

[sonnietamang]

Hi mate do you have any Land Cruiser for sale