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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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2011 Kia Sportage EX 4D Utility AWD

2011 Kia Sportage EX 4D Utility AWD – Diminished Value – Moderate Damage VIN:   KNDPCCA23B UVC:   2011485084 VIN + UVC:   KNDPCCA2B084 MSRP:   $24,795 Finance Advance:   $21,375 Model Number:   42442 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   14,329 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $15,650 24 $13,500 30 $12,650

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2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS – Appraisal

2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4D Sedan 2.4 – Major Damage – Diminished Value   VIN:   5NPEB4AC6BH254379 UVC:   2011380030 VIN + UVC:   5NPEB4ACB030 MSRP:   $20,195 Finance Advance:   $15,900 Model Number:   27402 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $11,350 24 $9,275 30

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2009 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

2009 Chevrolet Corvette Base 2D Convertible – Moderate Damage – Diminished Value VIN:   1G1YY36W89 UVC:   2009160109 VIN + UVC:   1G1YY36W9109 MSRP:   $53,220 Finance Advance:   $36,725 Model Number:   1YY67 Price Includes:   AT AC EW ES Adj. State:   National Mileage:   12,183 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $28,725 24 $25,800 30

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR 4D Sedan

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR 4D Sedan – Major Damage – Diminished Value Appraisal VIN:   JA3AW56V18U051237 UVC:   2008620148 VIN + UVC:   JA3AW56V8148 MSRP:   $38,290 Finance Advance:   $26,450 Model Number:   LE41-G Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   30,248 Mileage Cat:   A Residual Months Value 12 $16,875 24 $15,325 30

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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Lux 4D Utility – Moderate Damage – Diminished Value Appraisal VIN:   SALSK2D40C UVC:   2012495052 VIN + UVC:   SALSK2D4C052 MSRP:   $64,745 Finance Advance:   $55,100 Model Number:   RRSLUX Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value

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2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4D Utility

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4D Utility – Major Damage- Diminished Value Appraisal VIN:   1GNSCBE09C UVC:   2012160634 VIN + UVC:   1GNSCBE0C634 MSRP:   $43,905 Finance Advance:   $36,525 Model Number:   CC10706 Price Includes:   AT AC 8CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   4,059 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $28,925 24 $25,300 30 $23,625

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Cabriolet

2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class CLK350 2D Cabriolet – Diminished Value VIN:   WDBTK56F18 UVC:   2008560147 VIN + UVC:   WDBTK56F8147 MSRP:   $54,500 Finance Advance:   $25,175 Model Number:   CLK350 Price Includes:   AT AC CD LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   57,000 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $18,700 24 $15,550 30 $14,225

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2013 Nissan Altima SV 4D Sedan 3.5

2013 Nissan Altima SV 4D Sedan 3.5 – Diminished Value VIN: 1N4BL3APD UVC: 2013640405 VIN + UVC: 1N4BL3APD405 MSRP: $27,780 Finance Advance: $24,000 Model Number: SV35 Price Includes: AT AC EW Adj. State: National Mileage: 1,423 Mileage Cat: B Residual Months Value 12 $17,575 24 $15,775 30 $14,925 36 $14,075

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2010 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan

2010 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN: WBANW1C59AC166144 UVC: 2010100134 VIN + UVC: WBANW1C5A134 MSRP: $51,250 Finance Advance: $34,075 Model Number: 1050 Price Includes: AT AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 0 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $25,325 24 $20,500 30 $18,475 36 $16,475

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2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4D Sedan

2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN: 1HGCP26858 UVC: 2008360192 VIN + UVC: 1HGCP2688192 MSRP: $25,860 Finance Advance: $12,125 Model Number: CP2688JNW Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 91,000 Mileage Cat: C Residual Months Value 12 $10,325 24 $8,550 30 $7,850 36 $7,150 42 $6,550

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