See what's actually possible within different budgets.
Typical all-in budget
€132,500*
Toyota Land Cruiser • Japan Import
2023 · 10,002 km
3.5 Petrol · AT · 4WD
Auction Grade: 4.5
Nearly new GR Sport finished to flagship specification with exceptionally low mileage. A rare opportunity to own Toyota's toughest luxury SUV without waiting years for local availability.
Typical all-in budget
€33,950*
Porsche Macan • Japan Import
2016 · 119,100 km
2.0 Petrol · AT · 4WD
Auction Grade: 4
High-spec, low-mileage Macan offering premium comfort, sharp handling and excellent long-term value compared with many equivalent Irish-market examples.
Typical all-in budget
€22,800*
Mercedes C-Class • Japan Import
2016 · 23,040 km
2.0 Petrol · AT · 2WD
Auction Grade: 4.5
Typical all-in budget
€21,000*
Nissan Skyline • Japan Import
2000 · 95,205 km
2.0 Petrol · AT · 2WD
Auction Grade: 4
Auction grades offer a quick snapshot of a vehicle's condition, but they don't tell the full story. The same vehicle can receive different grades depending on the auction house, and a Grade R car is not necessarily a bad purchase. We look beyond the grade itself, reviewing auction sheets, inspection reports, photos, and vehicle history before making any recommendation. For a deeper explanation, see our guide.
Year: 2020 • 35,720 km • 2.0 Hybrid • AT• Grade 4.5
Key specs: Plug-in hybrid, full leather interior, digital cockpit, adaptive cruise control, premium sound system.
Why recommended: Ideal for Irish buyers looking for executive comfort with lower running costs and strong resale demand.
Outcome: A high-spec, low-mileage example offering excellent value and significantly lower tax compared to larger-engine alternatives.
Typical all-in budget: €38,000 – €41,000 estimated total.
Year: 2020 • 30,021 km • 3.0 Petrol • AT • Grade 4.5
Key specs: Premium leather interior, full digital display, adaptive cruise control, ambient lighting, advanced driver assistance systems.
Why recommended: Sourced for a client seeking flagship comfort, refinement, and presence without the new-car depreciation.
Outcome: A high-spec, low-mileage example offering exceptional value compared to Irish-market equivalents.
Typical all-in budget: €68,000 – €75,000 estimated total.
Year: 2019 • 42,096 km • 2.0 Petrol • AT • Grade 4.5
Key specs: Leather interior, Porsche infotainment, adaptive suspension, drive modes, digital display.
Why recommended: A strong balance of performance, comfort, and everyday usability — without the higher running costs of larger engines.
Outcome: A clean, high-spec example offering excellent value and lower mileage than typical Irish-market options.
Typical all-in budget: €45,000 – €49,000 estimated total.
See what buyers are importing from Japan for around €30,000 delivered. The same budget that buys an average used car locally can often unlock something considerably more interesting from Japan.
Many Irish buyers are surprised by just how much choice becomes available within this budget.
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A Lexus IS300h from Japan can offer better value and lower mileage than many Irish-market examples, especially when you compare what the same budget actually buys. From my observations, the difference is not just price. It is the combination of mileage, condition, specification and choice. In Ireland, a 2015 IS300h with sensible mileage can still...
Sometimes buyers hesitate before importing a car from Japan because they're worried about what could go wrong. The biggest fears usually involve being scammed, unexpected VRT, shipping damage, delays, hidden mechanical problems or ending up with a car that isn't what they expected. The reality is that these concerns are perfectly reasonable, but...
If your car is damaged during shipping from Japan to Ireland, you are not simply left standing at the port with a scratched bumper and a headache. Damage is uncommon, but when it happens, there is a process: the vehicle is documented, inspected, reported to the importer, and handled through the relevant insurance or shipping claim route. It is not...
This page showcases a selection of vehicles successfully sourced through our trusted Japanese import network following enquiries submitted online. Rather than displaying showroom stock, these examples demonstrate the types of vehicles Irish buyers have been able to secure across a wide range of budgets, brands, and specifications.
Every example helps illustrate what is realistically available beyond the Irish used car market, including higher specifications, lower mileage, stronger condition, and better overall value. Our goal isn't to promise identical vehicles, but to give buyers confidence and a clearer understanding of what's possible when sourcing directly from Japan.
The vehicles shown on this page are examples of previously sourced Japanese imports and are provided for illustrative purposes only. Individual vehicle availability, pricing, mileage, specifications, auction grades, exchange rates, shipping costs, import duties, VAT, VRT, and delivery costs vary over time and between individual vehicles.
The examples displayed should not be interpreted as guarantees that identical vehicles can be sourced at the same price or under identical market conditions. Every enquiry is assessed individually, and suitable vehicle options depend on availability within the Japanese market at the time of sourcing.
