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2010 Mazda CX-7

2010 Mazda CX-7 – Diminished Value- Major Damage VIN:   JM3ER2W57A0350793 UVC:   2010540151 VIN + UVC:   JM3ER2W5A151 MSRP:   $21,700 Finance Advance:   $16,300 Model Number:   ISPORT Price Includes:   AT AC 4CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   21,128 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $11,375 24 $9,700 30 $8,975 36 $8,275 42 $7,625

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Mini Cooper Size Shift

Then: Wheelbase 2,036 mm (80.2 in) Length 3,054 mm (120.2 in) Width 1,397 mm (55.0 in) Height 1,346 mm (53.0 in) Kerb weight 617–686 kg (1,360–1,512 lb)   Now: Wheelbase 97.1 in (2,470 mm) Length 2002–03 Base: 142.8 in (3,630 mm) Width 66.5 in (1,690 mm) Height : 55.9 in

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2008 Volvo C70 T5 2D Convertible

2008 Volvo C70 T5 2D Convertible – Diminished Value- Major Damage VIN:   YV1MC67268 UVC:   2008960170 VIN + UVC:   YV1MC6728170 MSRP:   $39,240 Finance Advance:   $22,325 Model Number:   5426732 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH Adj. State:   National Mileage:   20,900 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $14,525 24 $11,575 30 $10,475 36

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2011 Lexus RX 350

2011 Lexus RX 350 4D Utility FWD – Diminished Value – Moderate Damage VIN:   2T2ZK1BA5BC049695 UVC:   2011500028 VIN + UVC:   2T2ZK1BAB028 MSRP:   $39,075 Finance Advance:   $33,100 Model Number:   9420 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   22,175 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $26,950 24 $22,725

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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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