Subaru

Subaru's rally-bred Impreza reached Japanese buyers as the WRX STI ten years before the U.S. got its first STI in 2004. The home market also had the limited-run Type R, RA and 22B versions that are now among the most wanted Japanese cars.

Boxer engines and all-wheel-drive drivetrains reward cars with a known history, which is exactly what Japanese auction paperwork gives you.

Subaru models worth importing

Is my Subaru legal to import?

Under the U.S. 25-year rule, a car built for another market can be imported once it is 25 years old, counted to the month of manufacture. Every Subaru above shows its build date, and each listing tells you the month it opens. Newer cars can still be bought ahead of time and held until they qualify — see our import guide for the details.

Buying a Subaru through JDM Hunt

1. Pick a car or send us a brief. Request any car above, or tell us the exact Subaru you want on Find My Car.
2. We check it in Japan. Translated auction sheet, extra photos and our honest read, before you commit anything.
3. You set a ceiling. We bid up to your limit and never above it.
4. We ship and clear it. Export, ocean freight, U.S. customs and delivery — usually 8 to 12 weeks to your door. See how it works.