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2010 Mazda CX-7

2010 Mazda CX-7 – Diminished Value- Major Damage VIN:   JM3ER2W57A0350793 UVC:   2010540151 VIN + UVC:   JM3ER2W5A151 MSRP:   $21,700 Finance Advance:   $16,300 Model Number:   ISPORT Price Includes:   AT AC 4CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   21,128 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $11,375 24 $9,700 30 $8,975 36 $8,275 42 $7,625

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Mini Cooper Size Shift

Then: Wheelbase 2,036 mm (80.2 in) Length 3,054 mm (120.2 in) Width 1,397 mm (55.0 in) Height 1,346 mm (53.0 in) Kerb weight 617–686 kg (1,360–1,512 lb)   Now: Wheelbase 97.1 in (2,470 mm) Length 2002–03 Base: 142.8 in (3,630 mm) Width 66.5 in (1,690 mm) Height : 55.9 in

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2008 Volvo C70 T5 2D Convertible

2008 Volvo C70 T5 2D Convertible – Diminished Value- Major Damage VIN:   YV1MC67268 UVC:   2008960170 VIN + UVC:   YV1MC6728170 MSRP:   $39,240 Finance Advance:   $22,325 Model Number:   5426732 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH Adj. State:   National Mileage:   20,900 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $14,525 24 $11,575 30 $10,475 36

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2011 Lexus RX 350

2011 Lexus RX 350 4D Utility FWD – Diminished Value – Moderate Damage VIN:   2T2ZK1BA5BC049695 UVC:   2011500028 VIN + UVC:   2T2ZK1BAB028 MSRP:   $39,075 Finance Advance:   $33,100 Model Number:   9420 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   22,175 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $26,950 24 $22,725

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2008 BMW 528i Sedan

2008 BMW 5-Series 528i 4D Sedan – Diminished Value – Major Damage VIN:   WBANU5358 UVC:   2008100132 VIN + UVC:   WBANU5358132 MSRP:   $44,600 Finance Advance:   $22,150 Model Number:   0856 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   45,000 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $14,800 24 $11,700 30

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2012 Toyota Prius V

2012 Toyota Prius V 4D Hatchback – Diminished Value – Major Damage VIN:   JTDZN3EU8C- UVC:   2012900279 VIN + UVC:   JTDZN3EUC279 MSRP:   $26,550 Finance Advance:   $23,200 Model Number:   1245 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   14,300 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $18,550 24 $15,300 30 $14,050 36

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2009 Porsche Cayenne

2009 Porsche Cayenne Base 4D Utility – Diminished Value – Moderate Damage VIN:   WP1AA29P59 UVC:   2009740046 VIN + UVC:   WP1AA29P9046 MSRP:   $44,600 Finance Advance:   $32,925 Model Number:   9PAAD7 Price Includes:   AT LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   31,000 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $23,525 24 $19,375 30 $17,775

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Ferrari totaled in Alpharetta

A teenager driving a Ferrari F430 crashed on Webb Bridge road in Alpharetta at 3AM last night. The Ferrari caught on fire and the driver, 18 years of age, suffered severe burns and had to be airlifted to the Hospital.

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