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North America car and truck production — February and YTD

North America car and truck production — February and YTD Feb. 2012 Feb. 2011 Feb. % change 2 mos. 2012 2 mos. 2011 2 mos. % change AutoAlliance 13,983 10,911 28% 26,074 16,527 58% BMW Mfg. Corp. 27,248 21,267 28% 53,179 38,569 38% Chrysler Group 197,540 145,938 35% 382,823 285,729

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2004 BMW M3

2004 BMW M3 2D Coupe VIN:   WBSBL93474PN563xx UVC:   2004100021 VIN + UVC:   WBSBL9344021 MSRP:   $47,100 Finance Advance:   $16,975 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   15 Model Number:   0437 Price Includes:   AC LTH Adj. State:   National Mileage:   51,587 Mileage Cat:   E Tire Size:   225/45R18  Base HP:   333 @ 7900  Taxable HP:   29.4  Weight:   4,453  Fuel Type:   Gas 

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Best Fuel Economy 2012

With gas prices reaching $4 per gallon, there’s been a renewed interest in gas sippers, below is a list of the best gas mileage vehicles of 2012: Nissan Leaf 106MPGe (electric car) Chevy Volt 61MPGe (electric car) Toyota Prius 44MPG Honda Civic Hybrid 41MPG Lexus Ct200h 40MPG Smart 39MPG Honda Insight

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2010 Mercedes-Benz S63

2010 Mercedes-Benz S Class S63 4D Sedan VIN: WDDNG7HB0A123456 UVC: 2010560176 VIN + UVC: WDDNG7HBA176 MSRP: $133,550 Finance Advance: $79,200 BBR (Collateral Risk Score): -34 Model Number: S63 Price Includes: AT AC CD LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 0 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $69,600 24 $56,025

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Best Models of 2012

The auto models for 2012 in 10 different categories: Family Sedan: Tie between Toyota Camry & Hyundai Sonata Sport: Ford Mustang Small Ute: Toyota RAV4 Minivan: Toyota Sienna Sport Sedan: Infiniti G Hybrid: Toyota Prius Compact: Subaru Impreza Pickup: Chevy Avalanche Family SUV: Toyota Luxury Sedan: Lexus LS460L

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Feb 2012 Auto Sales

Winners and Losers % change in sales among major brands from February 2011 February U.S. auto sales soared 16 percent over a strong year-ago period to the fastest selling rate in four years. Winners Feb. Losers Feb. Winners 2 mos. Losers 2 mos. 1 Chrysler Division 114% 1 Mitsubishi -31%

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse LT

2010 Chevrolet Traverse LT 4D Utility FWD VIN:   1GNLRFED2AS112233 UVC:   2010160331 VIN + UVC:   1GNLRFEDA331 MSRP:   $31,745 Finance Advance:   $20,425 Model Number:   CR14526 Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   47,204 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $17,725 24 $15,225 30 $13,900 36 $12,575 42 $11,400 48

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2008 Volkswagen Touareg

  2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4D Utility V8 VIN:   WVGCB77L18D12345 UVC:   2008940193 VIN + UVC:   WVGCB77L8193 MSRP:   $48,390 Finance Advance:   $26,925 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   34 Model Number:   7L66B3 Price Includes:   AT AWD AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   38,190 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $17,700 24 $14,600

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Lexus RX350 Loss in Value

Considering a Major wreck with airbag deployment. With depreciation the loss in value is reduced with the passing of time. By law, loss in value is calculated at the date of loss.

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Albany Field Office

Albany, Georgia Field Office Diminished Value of Georgia, as the leading auto appraisal company in the state of Georgia, we’re happy  to announce our new and expanded home coverage area. We now cover: The Greater Atlanta Metro Savannah and the GA coast Albany and South Georgia Augusta What this means to you:

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Savannah Field Office

Savannah, Georgia Field Office (912) 349-9744 Diminished Value of Georgia, as the leading auto appraisal company in the state of Georgia, we’re happy  to announce our new and expanded home coverage area. We now cover: The Greater Atlanta Metro Savannah and the Georgia coast Albany and South Georgia Augusta, Georgia What this

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2006 BMW 5-Series 550i

2006 BMW 5-Series 550i 4D Sedan VIN:   WBANB53576 UVC:   2006100115 VIN + UVC:   WBANB5356115 MSRP:   $57,400 Finance Advance:   $19,950 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   -11 Model Number:   0653 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   E Tire Size:   225/50R17  Base HP:   360 @ 6300  Taxable HP:   42.8  Weight:   3,803 

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2007 Lexus LS 460

2007 Lexus LS 460 Base 4D Sedan VIN:   JTHBL46F575– UVC:   2007500034 VIN + UVC:   JTHBL46F7034 MSRP:   $61,000 Finance Advance:   $34,025 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   3 Model Number:   9100 Price Includes:   AT NAV AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   37,216 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $22,300 24 $18,250

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2009 Toyota Prius 4D Hatchback

2009 Toyota Prius 4D Hatchback VIN:   JTDKB20UX9 UVC:   2009900288 VIN + UVC:   JTDKB20U9288 MSRP:   $23,375 Finance Advance:   $16,900 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   -150 Model Number:   1226 Price Includes:   AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $11,550 24 $9,950 30 $9,100 36 $8,250 42 $7,600

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2011 BMW X5 XDrive35i 4D SAV

2011 BMW X5 XDrive35i 4D SAV VIN:   5UXZV4C54B UVC:   2011100057 VIN + UVC:   5UXZV4C5B057 MSRP:   $45,800 Finance Advance:   $47,700 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   45 Model Number:   1196 Price Includes:   AT AWD AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   16,989 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $38,500 24 $33,650 30

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2011 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREW MAX

2011 Toyota Tundra Base Crew Max VIN:   5TFEY5F19BX104802 UVC:   2011900357 VIN + UVC:   5TFEY5F1B357 MSRP:   $30,490 Finance Advance:   $25,375 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   131 Model Number:   8261 Price Includes:   AT AC 8CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   31,000 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $20,850 24 $18,950 30 $17,800 36

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Now Hiring | Independent Auto Inspector| Macon, GA

Diminished Value of Georgia is an industry Leading auto appraisal company located in Atlanta Georgia. We are currently seeking an independent auto inspector to cover the Macon, GA Area. Qualifications / Requirements: Automotive experience (sales, repair, body shop) Auto Claims Experience (insurance adjuster etc…), preferable but not mandatory Clean Driving

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Now Hiring | Independent Auto Inspector| Augusta, GA

Diminished Value of Georgia is an industry Leading auto appraisal company located in Atlanta Georgia. We are currently seeking an independent auto inspector to cover the Augusta Area. Qualifications / Requirements: Automotive experience (sales, repair, body shop) Auto Claims Experience (insurance adjuster etc…), preferable but not mandatory Clean Driving record

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2010 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid

2010 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid 4D Utility FWD VIN:   JTJZB1BAXA UVC:   2010500013 VIN + UVC:   JTJZB1BAA013 MSRP:   $42,110 Finance Advance:   $41,825 Model Number:   9440 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   15,844 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $32,150 24 $28,150 30 $26,075 36 $24,000 42

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