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Happy New Year

We would like to take this opportunity to tell you how much we appreciate your business. We realize that you have many other choices when it comes to Auto Appraisals, and we truly thank you for your loyalty to Diminished Value of Georgia! We will be closing at 2 PM

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2013 Lexus RX 350

2013 Lexus RX 350 Base 4D Utility FWD – Diminished Value – Moderate Damage VIN:   2T2ZK1BA2D UVC:   2013500028 VIN + UVC:   2T2ZK1BAD028 MSRP:   $39,310 Finance Advance:   $38,400 Model Number:   9420 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   3,151 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $31,625 24

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Happy Holidays 2012

We would like to take this opportunity to tell you how much we appreciate your business. We realize that you have many other choices when it comes to Auto Appraisals, and we truly thank you for your loyalty to Diminished Value of Georgia! We will be closing at 3 PM

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Vehicles that need to be redesigned

Make  Model Last Redesign Lotus Elise 2002 Toyota Tacoma 2004 Volvo XC90 2003 Nissan Titan 2004 Land Rover LR2 2006 Honda RidgeLine 2006 Mazda Miata 2005 VW Jetta Wagon 2005 Chevy Express 1996 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 1979

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Coupe

2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class C250 2D Coupe – Diminished Value – Major Damage VIN:   WDDGJ4HBXC UVC:   2012560230 VIN + UVC:   WDDGJ4HBC230 MSRP:   $37,220 Finance Advance:   $31,700 Model Number:   C250 Price Includes:   AT AC CD LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   7,350 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $26,475 24

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Diminished Value – Moderate Damage Search: Select Country: US Year: 2012 Select Region: National Make: JEEP Seasonal Adjustment: No Model: GRAND CHEROKEE 2WD V6 FFV Style: 4D SUV OVERLAND Auction Averages Zeroes Indicate No Recent Auction Sales. See “Transactions” For Week Ending Dec 1 Above

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2008 Nissan Armada LE

2008 Nissan Armada LE 4D Utility VIN:   5N1AA08D8 UVC:   2008640249 VIN + UVC:   5N1AA08D8249 MSRP:   $41,830 Finance Advance:   $21,750 Model Number:   49418 Price Includes:   AT AC 8CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   43,700 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $16,350 24 $13,975 30 $12,875 36 $11,800 42 $10,800 48 $9,800

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Specialty Market Analysis

The RV industry continues to show improvement based on activity at the RVIA convention in Louisville. More typical seasonal patterns are emerging, as motor homes have declined less than one percent, a big improvement from year ago levels. Towables are down –6.5% from last month. Collectibles and exotic vehicles haven’t

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2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Diminished Value – Moderate Claim VIN:   1G1YY26E37 UVC:   2007160671 VIN + UVC:   1G1YY26E7671 MSRP:   $69,175 Finance Advance:   $41,650 Model Number:   1YY87 Price Includes:   AT AC EW ES Adj. State:   National Mileage:   33,760 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $27,625 24 $23,425 30 $21,925 36 $20,450

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2008 Chrysler 300C AWD

2008 Chrysler 300 C 4D Sedan AWD Diminished Value – Moderate Loss VIN:   2C3LK63HX8 UVC:   2008180119 VIN + UVC:   2C3LK63H8119 MSRP:   $37,815 Finance Advance:   $18,475 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   -42 Model Number:   LXFS48 Price Includes:   AT AC EW ES Adj. State:   National Mileage:   68,807 Mileage Cat:   E Weight:   4,175 Wheelbase:  

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