Toyota Altezza · RS200 · Texas

Toyota Altezza import: skip the dealer markup

The Altezza is a perfect example of why buyers come to Andre instead of a JDM lot. Depending on trim, Andre can bring one in for about $11,000 all-in with customs included, plus your Texas title. Altezzas on US lots commonly sell for about $10,000 to $18,000, and in Andre's experience they often have higher mileage and a weaker grade.

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Updated November 2026 · Walltap Garage, Houston

Import vs buying off a US lot

	Through Andre	Typical US lot
Price	About $11,000 all-in depending on trim, customs and broker included. Texas title is separate.	US sales records show roughly $10,000 to $18,000.
Choice	Picked to your spec from Japan's auctions	Whatever is on the lot
Inspection	In person in Japan before the bid	Varies
Fees	Every cost shown up front. No dealer fees, no markup.	Dealer fees and markup on top

US price range from public sales records (Classic.com, JDMBUYSELL), November 2026. Prices change with the market and the exchange rate, so treat these as a guide, not a quote.

Which Altezza to look for

RS200 (SXE10): the one most people want, with the 2.0-litre 3S-GE four-cylinder and a manual option. The Z Edition is the top trim.
AS200 (GXE10): the six-cylinder version, smoother and usually cheaper.

Altezzas started in late 1998, so eligibility runs by build month. Cars built through late 2001 qualify now, and later ones open up month by month. How the 25-year rule works.

How Andre buys your Altezza

Inspected in person in Japan before any bid. Andre's exporter checks the car himself, looking for rust and the things an auction inspector skips. It's included with your deposit. Many importers buy off the auction sheet alone.
No rust. Ever. Andre walks away from any sign of corrosion, even on a high-grade car, unless you tell him it doesn't matter to you.
Refundable deposit. It goes toward your car if he wins it, and comes back if he doesn't or if you change your mind before bidding.
Honest about age. Every car is 25+ years old and sold as-is with no warranty, same as the contract says. Anything Andre finds, you hear about right away.

Have a car in mind? Andre will price it with you.

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Questions buyers ask

How much does it cost to import an Altezza?

Depending on trim, Andre can bring one in for about $11,000 all-in with customs and broker included. Texas tax and title are separate. The market moves, so ask for a current number on a specific car.

Is the Altezza the same as the Lexus IS300?

They share a platform. The US IS300 had a 3.0-litre six. The Japanese RS200 had the 2.0-litre 3S-GE four-cylinder, and the AS200 had a 2.0-litre six.

Can you find a manual RS200?

Yes. Put manual in your brief. The Z Edition with the 6-speed is a popular pick.

Do you have Altezzas in stock?

We source to order. Tell us the trim, transmission and budget and Andre will search Japan for it.

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