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2007 BMW 650i Convertible

2007 BMW 6-Series 650i 2D Convertible – Diminished Value VIN:   WBAEK1357 UVC:   2007100117 VIN + UVC:   WBAEK1357117 MSRP:   $81,700 Finance Advance:   $28,275 Model Number:   0768 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH Adj. State:   National Mileage:   71,401 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0 36 $0 42

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Tacky accessories that reduce a vehicle’s value

The concept of beauty is not universal, many car owners customizes their vehicles at the cost of the resale value. Below is a list of the pointless accessories you can install on your car, junk that’s both ugly, annoying, and completely useless. Headlight Eye Lashes Grill mustache Bullet Hole Stickers/decals

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Appraisal Cost Increase

Effective 02/01/2013 there will be a $25 Appraisal Cost Increase on all desk appraisals. The new price will be: Desk Appraisals: $150 Field Appraisals will remain at $245 Clients quoted the lower appraisal cost will still receive the lower price, returning customers will also receive the lower price. Thank you

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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Price

The entry-level luxury market is the fastest growing segment in autodom, every luxuy manufacturer is trying to capture Y-Gen buyers who want a  premium vehicle at a lower entry-price. Enter the CLA, on first look, the same size as the C-class, but the CLA is positioned to compete as a 4 door coupe

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2013 Detroit Auto Show Stars

List of what we believe were the twenty best debuts here at the Detroit Auto Show, by order of importance and impact. Chevy Corvette Stingray Cadillac ELR Ford Atlas Concept Pickup Truck VL Automotive Destino – Fisker Karma with corvette engine 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Lincoln MKC Concept 2014 Audi RS7

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2008 Pontiac G8

2008 Pontiac G8 Base 4D Sedan – Diminished Value   VIN:   6G2ER577X8 UVC:   2008720187 VIN + UVC:   6G2ER5778187 MSRP:   $26,910 Finance Advance:   $12,675 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   23 Model Number:   2ER69 Price Includes:   AT AC EW ES Adj. State:   National Mileage:   104,663 Mileage Cat:   D Weight:   3,885 Wheelbase:   114.8 Base

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class GLK350 4D Utility – Diminished Value VIN:   WDCGG5GB4C UVC:   2012560192 VIN + UVC:   WDCGG5GBC192 MSRP:   $35,880 Finance Advance:   $32,550 Model Number:   GLK350W2 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $26,550 24 $23,875 30 $22,400 36

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2011 Hyundai Tucson GLS

2011 Hyundai Tucson GLS 4D Utility FWD – Diminished Value VIN:   KM8JU3ACB UVC:   2011380066 VIN + UVC:   KM8JU3ACB066 MSRP:   $21,845 Finance Advance:   $17,475 Model Number:   83422 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   35,175 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $13,700 24 $11,650 30 $10,725 36 $9,800 42

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2008 Nissan 350Z Nismo

2008 Nissan 350Z Nismo 2D Coupe – Diminished Value VIN:   JN1BZ34D8 UVC:   2008640316 VIN + UVC:   JN1BZ34D8316 MSRP:   $38,150 Finance Advance:   $22,850 Model Number:   56568 Price Includes:   AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   30,575 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $16,125 24 $14,150 30 $13,200 36 $12,275 42 $11,400 48

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Honda Urban Sport Utility Concept

Honda’s Urban SUV concept vehicle makes its world debut at the North American International Auto Show 2013 in Detroit. With a length of just 169 inches, the Urban SUV Concept is some 9 inches shorter than the current Honda CR-V, which should make it a better choice for urban dwellers.

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2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L

2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L Wagon w/RES – Diminished Value Appraisal VIN:   5FNRL3H7A UVC:   2010360101 VIN + UVC:   5FNRL3H7A101 MSRP:   $35,005 Finance Advance:   $22,050 Model Number:   RL3H7AJW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   68,131 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $18,600 24 $15,975 30 $14,750 36 $13,525 42

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Weekly Adjustment Report 1-14-13

Wholesale Weekly Adjustments Report The wholesale vehicle value fluctuation for the week of 1-14-13  Domestics Effective Date: 1/14/2013 Vehicle Category Vehicle Year Vehicle Make/Model Adjustment Amount $ Domestic 2011 Buick LaCrosse -500 to -400 Domestic 2012 Buick LaCrosse -100 Domestic 2010 Buick LaCrosse -100 to 50 Domestic 2011 Buick Lucerne

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2006 Audi A8 L

2006 Audi A8 L 4D Sedan Qtro – Diminished Value VIN:   WAUML44E46 UVC:   2006080063 VIN + UVC:   WAUML44E6063 MSRP:   $72,090 Finance Advance:   $20,150 Model Number:   4E851L Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   77,000 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0 36

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Hurricane Sandy Totaled Vehicles

Hurricane Sandy may total up to 250,000 new and used cars and trucks t, a loss that could eventually lead to a big spike in new auto sales, automakers and dealers said. Car makers have reported that some 16,000 brand new vehicles will have to be scrapped due to the

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