Depends with your preference Mr. Evolve. With that amount, I can get a better deal than a Toyota IST. Do more shopping and bargaining. As for the duty (which also applies to Plats, Vits and Scion of the same capacity) you will pay a grand total of KSh 106,661.all inclusive

@groupielove, thanks for the info. What would be a better deal?

I'd propose that you keep checking on the website of either IBC Japan or Tradecarview.com. In many instances, IBC Japan cars are of better quality and they will tell you if it has any fault (including a ciggarrette burn on the seats). They have better customer relations but their cars are more expensive. In the latter, they will not be very specific but they are much cheaper. Remember these are member associations. Check for atleast a month for different makes and once you identify the right car, make a bargain, they will be happy to reduce prices for you. Good luck

@groupie,

Those figures are to precise to the last shilling, i thought cost was based on the CIF and the extras on the car - (you know like leather seats,chromes etc etc.) Do you want to say its kinda of standard - just curious and i would be happy if this were true.

KRA does not look at the CIF value of your car but rather uses a Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) list from local car dealers i.e the cost of a new showroom vehicle which is then depreciated up to 7 years.

Therefore a new IST that costs KES 1,557,172 is depreciated by 70% (2003) the duty amounts to KES 158,938. Get the current September CRSP list from KRA website. Additionally the IST quoted is 1500cc there is no 1300cc so you'll end up paying the former...