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2011 BMW M3 2D Coupe

VIN: WBSKG9C59B UVC: 2011100021 VIN + UVC: WBSKG9C5B021 MSRP: $58,400 Finance Advance: $52,800 Model Number: 1137 Price Includes: AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 22,301 Mileage Cat: E Vehicle Desirability Grade 95 /100 Tire Size: 245/40ZR18 Base HP: 414 @ 8300 Taxable HP: 52.6 Weight: 3,704 Fuel Type: Gas Wheelbase: 108.7

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Nissan 1997-2012 | How tree models became four.

In 1997, Nissan had three sedans in the US, a small, medium and large. For the next 15 years, Nissan increased the size of each of its sedans prompting a new model, the XL. Nissan Sedans 1997 2012 S Sentra Versa M Altima Sentra L Maxima Altima XL Maxima  

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Bad Karma? Brand New Fisker Karma Goes up in Smoke!

We’re not sure if this is related to other electric vehicle fires (Chevy Volt) or the recall Fisker launched or the lousy battery/exhaust configuration, but a second Fisker Karma just caught on fire. Luckily nobody was injured. Watch the fire department take care of business in the video below.

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2011 Kia Sedona Minivan

2011 Kia Sedona LX 4D Wagon VIN: KNDMG4C78B UVC: 2011485030 VIN + UVC: KNDMG4C7B030 MSRP: $24,595 Finance Advance: $15,300 Model Number: 64222 Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 35,765 Mileage Cat: B Residual Months Value 12 $13,500 24 $11,450 30 $10,450 36 $9,450 42 $8,350 48 $7,250 60

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2007 Honda S2000 2D Convertible

2007 Honda S2000 2D Convertible VIN: JHMAP21477 UVC: 2007360091 VIN + UVC: JHMAP2147091 MSRP: $34,250 Finance Advance: $19,975 Model Number: AP2147ENW Price Includes: AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 21,567 Mileage Cat: C Residual Months Value 12 $14,450 24 $12,300 30 $11,325 36 $10,350 42 $9,575 48 $8,800 60 $7,400 72

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2012 Vehicles to Avoid

2012 Honda Civic Reason: Mediocre Overall Alternate: Mazda3 2012  Jeep Liberty Reason: Bad MPG, Bad resale value , Bad Ride Alternate: Toyota RAV4 2012 Toyota Prius C Reason: Cheap inside, Bad ROI Alternate: Honda Fit 2012 Ford Edge Reason: Reliability, complicated Controls Alternate: Nissan Murano 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Reason:

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Used Car Market Analysis

Gas prices have risen 4 straight weeks. But fuel-efficient vehicles represented 3 of the 4 largest declining segments last week. Is there any slowdown in sight for higher-level vehicle price drops? Premium Sporty, Near Luxury & Prestige Luxury have dropped a combined -$645 over the last four weeks. Compact pickups

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2009 Acura RL 4D Sedan w/Tech Pkg

2009 Acura RL 4D Sedan w/Tech Pkg VIN:   JH4KB26699 UVC:   2009020038 VIN + UVC:   JH4KB2669038 MSRP:   $50,300 Finance Advance:   $27,100 Model Number:   KB2669KXW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   68,323 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $20,450 24 $16,900 30 $15,125 36 $13,350 42 $11,900 48 $10,450

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2008 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY CREW 4X4

2008 Ford F350SD Lariat Crew Cab 4WD DRW VIN:   1FT3W33R8 UVC:   2008300642 VIN + UVC:   1FT3W33R8642 MSRP:   $39,415 Finance Advance:   $29,575 Model Number:   W33 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   97,670 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $26,225 24 $21,775 30 $20,650 36 $19,525 42 $18,450 48

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2007 Porsche Cayman

2007 Porsche Cayman Base 2D Coupe VIN:   WP0AA29887 UVC:   2007740051 VIN + UVC:   WP0AA2987051 MSRP:   $49,400 Finance Advance:   $29,075 Model Number:   cayman Price Includes:   AC LTH Adj. State:   National Mileage:   34,605 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $17,800 24 $14,400 30 $12,800 36 $11,200 42 $10,025 48 $8,850 60

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2011 Audi A4 Premium 4D Sedan Quattro 2.0T

2011 Audi A4 Premium 4D Sedan Qtro 2.0T VIN:   WAUDFAFL7B UVC:   2011080172 VIN + UVC:   WAUDFAFLB172 MSRP:   $34,140 Finance Advance:   $27,100 Model Number:   8K2569 Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   31,390 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $23,300 24 $19,650 30 $17,950 36 $16,250 42 $15,050 48

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2013 Ford Mustang Coupe

2013 Ford Mustang Base 2D Coupe VIN:   1ZVBP8AM9D5220358 UVC:   2013300326 VIN + UVC:   1ZVBP8AMD326 MSRP:   $22,200 Finance Advance:   $23,375 Model Number:   P8A Price Includes:   AT AC EW Adj. State:   National Mileage:   4,500 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $19,700 24 $16,900 30 $15,500 36 $14,100 42 $12,900 48 $11,700

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Honda Accord V Hyundai Sonata MSRP

Base MSRP Comparison of Honda Accord Versus Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata  Honda Accord Year  $             14,999.00  $                             15,200.00 1999  $             14,999.00  $                             15,350.00 2000  $             14,999.00  $                             15,400.00 2001  $             15,499.00  $                             15,500.00 2002  $             15,499.00  $                             15,800.00 2003  $             15,999.00  $                             15,900.00 2004  $             16,449.00  $                             16,295.00 2005  $            

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Hyundai Sonata Historical MSRP Price Table

 $  14,999.00 1999  $  14,999.00 2000  $  14,999.00 2001  $  15,499.00 2002  $  15,499.00 2003  $  15,999.00 2004  $  16,449.00 2005  $  17,895.00 2006  $  17,195.00 2007  $  17,670.00 2008  $  18,700.00 2009  $  18,700.00 2010  $  19,395.00 2011  $  19,795.00 2012  $  20,895.00 2013

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Historical MSRP Table

 $  32,100.00 1999  $  31,750.00 2000  $  29,950.00 2001  $  24,950.00 2002  $  24,950.00 2003  $  25,850.00 2004  $  25,850.00 2005  $  29,200.00 2006  $  29,650.00 2007  $  31,600.00 2008  $  32,900.00 2009  $  33,600.00 2010  $  33,990.00 2011  $  34,800.00 2012  $  35,350.00 2013  

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2011 Toyota Tundra Base Double Cab

2011 Toyota Tundra Base Double Cab VIN:   5TFRY5F10B UVC:   2011900356 VIN + UVC:   5TFRY5F1B356 MSRP:   $27,665 Finance Advance:   $23,175 Model Number:   8241 Price Includes:   AT AC 8CY Adj. State:   National Mileage:   11,656 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $15,300 24 $14,050 30 $13,400 36 $12,750 42 $11,625 48 $10,525

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