2018 Lexus LS500

Lot TBC · Chassis VXFA55

SEV-001083

Starting bid

≈ A$12,674

¥1,400,000 at ¥110.46 per A$1

Est. landed

~$20,274

drive-away, QLD

Auction: Tuesday 3 Nov 2026 (Tomorrow)Tomorrow · Tue
Grade: Auction grade R, Repaired
Mileage: 166,000 km
Gearbox: Automatic

Grade R: the car has had accident damage repaired (a replaced or repaired panel or chassis part). How grades work

This 2018 Lexus LS500 (chassis VXFA55), graded R, with 166,000 km on the clock, with a automatic gearbox, (3,400cc engine), goes under the hammer at a Japanese auction house on Tuesday 3 Nov 2026 (Tomorrow). The starting bid is ¥1,400,000, about A$12,674 at today's rate of ¥110.46 per A$1; the estimate below adds shipping, duty and GST, compliance and Queensland registration. CarStrike inspects the auction sheet, translates it and bids on your behalf up to a limit you set.

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Engine: 3,400cc
Colour: N/A
Make: Lexus
Trim: LS LS500 Executive 4WD

Estimated landed cost

~$20,274 AUD drive-away

Car at the starting bid (¥1,400,000): $12,674
Shipping (Japan to Brisbane): $4,000
Port to dealer transport: $250
Compliance & roadworthy: $1,500
Import service fee: $1,500
Rego & stamp duty (approx.): $350

At the starting bid and today's rate of ¥110.46 per A$1. Japanese-built cars are generally duty-free under JAEPA. The hammer price is usually higher than the starting bid.

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Auction sheet

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Import watchouts

Inspect the turbocharger oil supply lines and intercooler piping for signs of seepage or brittleness, as the 2UZ-FSA’s high-pressure oil system can develop leaks at the turbo manifold connections, leading to oil consumption and potential turbo failure if not addressed.
Check the rear subframe and rear wheel arches for surface rust or undercoating damage, particularly on vehicles with high mileage or from regions with heavy road salt usage, as the rear suspension mounting points are prone to corrosion that can compromise structural integrity.
Verify the operation of the Direct-Shift 10-speed transmission by monitoring for any hesitation or shudder during the 1-2 shift at low speeds, as early software glitches or fluid degradation can cause engagement issues that require specific T-IV fluid and transmission control module recalibration.

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What a 2018 Lexus LS500 sells for in Japan

From 40 Japanese auction results for 2017–2023 models (the 2018 model year). Prices in Japan are FOB: the auction price plus the Japanese-side costs to the port. Landed estimates at ¥110.46 per A$1; past results, not a quote.

Median price in Japan: ¥3,323,000; about $30,083 at today's rate
Typical range: ¥2,994,000 – ¥3,579,000; the middle half of results
Estimated landed: about $37,683; typically $34,705 – $40,001
Sold a month in Japan: about 38; at the Japanese auctions

Lot details come from the Japanese auction house and may change before the auction. Estimates are a guide only; CarStrike confirms the full costs before you bid.