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2013 LEXUS GS HYBRID OR NOT?

The All-New Lexus GS is a very attractive looking vehicle. In this post we will discuss which model to pick, the standard Gasoline (GS350) or the hybrid (GS450h). As far as performance there is only a 0.1 second improvement on the 0-60 benchmark. Even though the hybrid possesses more horsepower,

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Vehicle Classification Codes

Code   Cars Description Code  Trucks Description ELC Entry Level Car CPT Compact Pickup EMC Entry Mid-Size Car CSU Compact SUV ESC Sporty Car FPT Full-Size Pickup FSC Full-Size Car FSU Full-Size SUV LLC Luxury Level Car FVC Full-Size Van Cargo NLC Near Luxury Car FVW Full-Size Vans Wagon (Pass) PLC

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Latest Search Interest Results Report

Search Interest Results (SIR) Report Looking for the latest information about what cars and trucks are hot ? Updated every Monday, the Search Interest Results (SIR) Report lets you know what brands and vehicles have been of particular interest during the past week.

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2012 ACUR TSX DV

2012 Acura TSX Base 4D Sedan VIN:   JH4CU2F45CC008295 UVC:   2012020057 VIN + UVC:   JH4CU2F4C057 MSRP:   $29,810 Finance Advance:   $27,150 Model Number:   CU2F4CJW Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   C Tire Size:   225/50R17  Base HP:   201 @ 7000  Taxable HP:   18.8  Weight:   3,470  Fuel Type:   Gas  Wheelbase:   106.4 

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Augusta, GA Auto Appraiser

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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2006 Infiniti M45

2006 Infiniti M45 Base 4D Sedan Diminished Value Car Appraisal VIN:   JNKBY01E6 UVC:   2006400022 VIN + UVC:   JNKBY01E6022 MSRP:   $46,950 Finance Advance:   $15,150 Model Number:   98316 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR 8CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   73,000 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0

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Market Update

MARKET UPDATE May 29, 2012 Gas Prices Retreating Now that we have had five or six consecutive weeks where the price of gasoline has retreated the market for those vehicles most sensitive to the cost of fuel is moving as well. Those fuel sipping econo-cars and hybrids are coming back

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2006 Lexus LS 430 4D Sedan

2006 Lexus LS 430 4D Sedan VIN:   JTHBN36F86 UVC:   2006500015 VIN + UVC:   JTHBN36F6015 MSRP:   $56,525 Finance Advance:   $23,025 Model Number:   9100 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   34,700 Mileage Cat:   E Tire Size:   225/55HR17  Base HP:   290 @ 5600  Taxable HP:   41.1  Weight:   3,990  Fuel Type:   Gas  Wheelbase:   115.2 

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2012 Kia Optima SX 4D Sedan

2012 Kia Optima SX 4D Sedan VIN:   5XXGR4A60CG0 UVC:   2012485069 VIN + UVC:   5XXGR4A6C069 MSRP:   $26,500 Finance Advance:   $22,500 Model Number:   53282 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $16,700 24 $14,250 30 $13,075 36 $11,900 42 $10,850 48 $9,800 60

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2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4D Wagon

2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4D Wagon VIN:   4S4BRDLC2C UVC:   2012860063 VIN + UVC:   4S4BRDLCC063 MSRP:   $31,695 Finance Advance:   $30,400 Model Number:   CDK Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $24,900 24 $22,000 30 $20,550 36 $19,100 42 $17,775 48 $16,450

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2011 Mercedes-Benz E Class E350 2D Cabriolet

2011 Mercedes-Benz E Class E350 2D Cabriolet     VIN:   WDDKK5GF4BF075493 UVC:   2011560048 VIN + UVC:   WDDKK5GFB048 MSRP:   $56,850 Finance Advance:   $47,300 Model Number:   E350A Price Includes:   AT NAV AC CC LTH Adj. State:   National Mileage:   43,000 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $40,600 24 $34,000 30 $30,800 36

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2010 Toyota Venza 4D Utility

2010 Toyota Venza 4D Utility VIN:   4T3ZK3BB3AU021861 UVC:   2010900373 VIN + UVC:   4T3ZK3BBA373 MSRP:   $28,100 Finance Advance:   $26,000 Model Number:   2812 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   9,861 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $19,750 24 $16,925 30 $15,500 36 $14,100 42 $12,775 48 $11,475 60 $8,850

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2011 Honda CR-V SE 4D Utility

2011 Honda CR-V SE 4D Utility VIN:   5J6RE3H43BL05 UVC:   2011360164 VIN + UVC:   5J6RE3H4B164 MSRP:   $22,395 Finance Advance:   $20,225 Model Number:   RE3H4BEW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $14,900 24 $13,450 30 $12,500 36 $11,550 42 $10,625 48 $9,700 60

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2008 Ford Edge Limited

2008 Ford Edge Limited 4D Utility VIN:   2FMDK39C78BB27 UVC:   2008300967 VIN + UVC:   2FMDK39C8967 MSRP:   $31,075 Finance Advance:   $19,325 Model Number:   K39 Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   70,000 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $15,450 24 $13,075 30 $11,925 36 $10,800 42 $9,650 48 $8,525

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2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4D Sedan

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4D Sedan VIN: 4T1BB46K7 UVC: 2007900337 VIN + UVC: 4T1BB46K7337 MSRP: $25,900 Finance Advance: $14,050 BBR (Collateral Risk Score): -73 Model Number: 2560 Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 71,676 Mileage Cat: C Weight: 3,637 Wheelbase: 109.3 Base HP: 147 @ 6000 Taxable HP:

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2007 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible

Bentley Loss in Value Appraisal VIN SCBDR33W37 Vehicle History Report No Previous Accidents Year 2007 Engine Type 6.0L W12 DOHC 48V TURBO Make Bentley Driveline all-wheel drive Model Continental GTC Ground Clearance in. Trim Level Convertible Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In UNITED KINGDOM Rear Brake Type Disc Body Style

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2007 Mazda CX-9 4D Utility FWD

Mazda CX-9 Diminished Value Auto Appraisal 2007 Mazda CX-9 4D Utility FWD VIN:   JM3TB28Y970103271 UVC:   2007540240 VIN + UVC:   JM3TB28Y7240 MSRP:   $29,035 Finance Advance:   $15,550 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   -6 Model Number:   TOUR Price Includes:   AT AC V6 Adj. State:   National Mileage:   91,000 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12

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2012 Audi A5 Premium Plus 2D Coupe Qtro 2.0T

  Diminished Value Analysis for: 2012 Audi A5 Premium Plus 2D Coupe Qtro 2.0T VIN:   WAULFAFR8C UVC:   2012080233 VIN + UVC:   WAULFAFRC233 MSRP:   $42,200 Finance Advance:   $40,725 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   5 Model Number:   8T356A Price Includes:   AT LTH Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value

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