WATTSHIP Kei Guide
Subaru Sambar TT2
The 4WD Sambar — the enthusiast pick. Rear-engine layout plus selectable 4WD is unique to Subaru kei trucks.
1999–2012 truck 350 kg payload
Pricing Intel
JPY Auction
¥280,000 – ¥980,000
mid ¥580,000
US Resale
$8,000 – $17,500
mid $11,500
AU Resale
A$8,500 – A$19,000
mid A$12,500
Indicative ranges from 2024–2025 data. Auction prices may shift ±20% quarterly.
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🇺🇸 United States ✓ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom ✓ 🇦🇺 Australia ✓ 🇳🇿 New Zealand ✓ 🇨🇦 Canada ✓ 🇦🇪 UAE ✓ 🇰🇪 Kenya ✗
US eligible
2024
Canada eligible
2014
AU SEVS
not listed
Buyer's Guide
Best Years
20032004200520062007
Common Issues
- •Rear-engine 4WD layout is mechanically unique — find a familiar shop
- •Supercharger oil-feed weakness on WR-Blue special editions
- •Diff seal weeping at front output
What to Inspect
- •Engage 4WD and check engagement smoothness
- •Inspect supercharger if equipped
- •Check front diff for leaks
Baseline Service at Import
- ✓Differential fluids front and rear
- ✓Transfer case fluid
- ✓Spark plugs
- ✓Brake hardware
Prefecture Rust Risk
Units from these prefectures see heavier salt exposure and freeze-thaw cycles: hokkaido, tohoku, niigata, yamagata. Ask your exporter for the auction-sheet prefecture before bidding.
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lift kitAT tireswinch front bumper