2010 Honda Element EX 4D Utility VIN: 5J6YH1H78A UVC: 2010360113 VIN + UVC: 5J6YH1H7A113 MSRP: $22,635 Finance Advance: $17,675 Model Number: YH1H7AGW Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 31,125 Mileage Cat: B Residual Months Value 12 $13,850 24 $12,000 30 $11,200 36 $10,400 42 $9,575 48 $8,750 60
2012 Dodge Journey SXT 4D Utility VIN: 3C4PDCBG8CT230004 UVC: 2012240793 VIN + UVC: 3C4PDCBGC793 MSRP: $24,495 Finance Advance: $22,350 Model Number: JCDE49 Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 6,500 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $16,800 24 $14,725 30 $13,625 36 $12,600 42 $11,725 48 $10,925
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE 2.0 TDI 4D Sedan VIN: 1VWBN7A38CC036532 UVC: 2012940279 VIN + UVC: 1VWBN7A3C279 MSRP: $27,895 Finance Advance: $26,650 Model Number: A3237L Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 13,000 Mileage Cat: C Residual Months Value 12 $20,550 24 $17,475 30 $16,175 36 $14,875 42 $13,750
1985 Porsche 911 Carrera 2D Coupe VIN: WP0AB0918FS UVC: 1985740014 VIN + UVC: WP0AB091F014 MSRP: $31,950 Finance Advance: $8,800 Model Number: 911340 Price Includes: AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 94,845 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 185/70VR15 Taxable HP: 33.6 Weight: 2,756 Fuel Type: Gas Cylinders: 6 Drive Train:
YEAR 2011 MAKE Kia MODEL Sorento SERIES Lx VIN NUMBER 5XYKT4A28B- Exterior Tires and Wheels Alloy wheels 17 x 7.0 in. wheels Steel spare wheel P235/65R17 tires All season tires Underbody mounted spare tire Temporary spare tire Roof and Glass Variable intermittent wipers Rear defogger Intermittent rear wiper Doors
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
North America car and truck production by model, July and YTD July 2012 July 2011 July % change 7 mos. 2012 7 mos. 2011 7 mos. % change AutoAlliance 9,286 5,708 63% 93,747 62,631 50% BMW Mfg. Corp. 18,314 19,481 -6% 176,921 153,334 15% Chrysler Group 152,383 143,722 6%
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
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.
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
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
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:
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
A man driving a farm tractor smashed 8 vehicles in the parking lot of a Vermont police station in at revenge scheme. Tractor 1 Car: 0
Search Interest Results July 2012 List of the vehicles most searched on the wholesale market in July 2012
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
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
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
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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