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MPG Improvements 2008-2012

BMW 328i   from 19/28 to 24/36 Dodge Challenger from 13/18 to 18/27 Hyundai Accent from 24/33 to 30/40 Hyundai Elantra from 25/33 to 29/40 Kia Sorento from 16/22 to 21/29 Mercedes C350 from 17/25 to 20/29 Subaru Impreza from 20/25 to 27/36 Volvo S80 from 16/24 to 20/29

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Rate Increase

As of 3/1/2013  our auto appraisal rates are as follows: Desk Appraisal: $150 Field Appraisal: $275 Please make a payment here. Thank you. Antoine Rached Owner

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2004 BMW X3 4D SAV 2.5i

Vehicle Identification Search: WBXPA73444 Select Country: US Year: 2004 Select Region: National Make: B M W Seasonal Adjustment: No Model: X SERIES Style: X3 2.5I SPORT ACTIVITY VEHICLE Auction Averages Zeroes Indicate No Recent Auction Sales. See “Transactions” For Week Ending Jun 8 Above Average Below Apr 2012 Dec 2011

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2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali

2012 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Denali 4D Utility VIN:   1GKS1MEF2CR2 UVC:   2012340061 VIN + UVC:   1GKS1MEFC061 MSRP:   $57,675 Finance Advance:   $51,300 Model Number:   TC10906 Price Includes:   AT AC 8CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   2,175 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $40,800 24 $36,075 30 $33,700 36 $31,350 42 $29,075

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2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Prestige Premium 4D SAV

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Prestige Premium 4D SAV VIN:   SALVV2BG3C UVC:   2012495066 VIN + UVC:   SALVV2BGC066 MSRP:   $51,545 Finance Advance:   $52,225 Model Number:   PREPR4D Price Includes:   AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   12,000 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $42,800 24 $38,000 30 $35,400 36 $32,800 42 $30,450

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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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