008 Volkswagen Eos Komfort 2D Convertible VIN: 3VWAA31F8 UVC: 2008940254 VIN + UVC: 3VWAA31F8254 MSRP: $31,775 Finance Advance: $17,125 BBR (Collateral Risk Score): 36 Model Number: 1F78V2 Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 43,843 Mileage Cat: C Residual Months Value 12 $13,250 24 $11,100 30 $10,050 36 $9,000
2008 Cadillac CTS 4D Sedan 3.6L VIN: 1G6DF57788 UVC: 2008140037 VIN + UVC: 1G6DF5778037 MSRP: $33,675 Finance Advance: $18,875 BBR (Collateral Risk Score): 57 Model Number: 6DM69 Price Includes: AT AC EW ES Adj. State: National Mileage: 0 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $12,950 24 $10,600 30 $9,650
011 Honda Odyssey EX-L Wagon VIN: 5FNRL5H6B UVC: 2011360100 VIN + UVC: 5FNRL5H6B100 MSRP: $34,450 Finance Advance: $31,050 BBR (Collateral Risk Score): -60 Model Number: RL5H6AJW Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 5,834 Mileage Cat: B Residual Months Value 12 $24,650 24 $21,800 30 $20,375 36 $18,950 42
2011 Jaguar XJ Base 4D Sedan LWB VIN: SAJWA2GB4B UVC: 2011460019 VIN + UVC: SAJWA2GBB019 MSRP: $79,700 Finance Advance: $59,850 BBR (Collateral Risk Score): -60 Model Number: 5110 Price Includes: AT AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 8,500 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $45,100 24 $39,100 30
2007 BMW 3-Series 335i 4D Sedan VIN: WBAVB73587 UVC: 2007100129 VIN + UVC: WBAVB7357129 MSRP: $38,700 Finance Advance: $19,625 BBR (Collateral Risk Score): 3 Model Number: 0742 Price Includes: AT AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 86,406 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $14,950 24 $12,250 30 $11,050
2008 Mercedes-Benz R Class R350 4D Utility 4matic VIN: 4JGCB56E8 UVC: 2008560153 VIN + UVC: 4JGCB56E8153 MSRP: $44,600 Finance Advance: $24,100 BBR (Collateral Risk Score): 18 Model Number: R350 Price Includes: AT AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 60,700 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $20,350 24
2012 Kia Sorento SX 4D Utility VIN: 5XYKW4A28C UVC: 2012485091 VIN + UVC: 5XYKW4A2C091 MSRP: $33,150 Finance Advance: $28,500 Model Number: 74282 Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 0 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $23,900 24 $21,350 30 $20,025 36 $18,700 42 $17,350 48 $16,000 60
2010 Dodge Challenger SE 2D Coupe VIN: 2B3CJ4DV9A UVC: 2010240808 VIN + UVC: 2B3CJ4DVA808 MSRP: $22,735 Finance Advance: $19,050 BBR (Collateral Risk Score): 21 Model Number: LCDH22 Price Includes: AT AC EW ES Adj. State: National Mileage: 36,763 Mileage Cat: D Residual Months Value 12 $13,950 24 $10,950 30 $9,750
2011 Hyundai Sonata SE 4D Sedan 2.4 VIN: 5NPEC4ACB UVC: 2011380084 VIN + UVC: 5NPEC4ACB084 MSRP: $22,595 Finance Advance: $20,050 BBR (Collateral Risk Score): -82 Model Number: 27442 Price Includes: AT AC Adj. State: National Mileage: 0 Mileage Cat: B Residual Months Value 12 $13,650 24 $11,450 30 $10,400 36
Tip 1: Accelerate Faster from dead stop Tip#2: Open Windows & Turn off A/C @ Low Speeds Tip#3: Avoid Hard Stops Tip#4: Max the tire pressure Tip#5: Warm up your engine Tip#6: Avoid Idling at all costs Tip#7: Close windows and Turn ON A/C at high speeds Tip#8: Replace Air
North America car and truck production — February and YTD Feb. 2012 Feb. 2011 Feb. % change 2 mos. 2012 2 mos. 2011 2 mos. % change AutoAlliance 13,983 10,911 28% 26,074 16,527 58% BMW Mfg. Corp. 27,248 21,267 28% 53,179 38,569 38% Chrysler Group 197,540 145,938 35% 382,823 285,729
2004 BMW M3 2D Coupe VIN: WBSBL93474PN563xx UVC: 2004100021 VIN + UVC: WBSBL9344021 MSRP: $47,100 Finance Advance: $16,975 BBR (Collateral Risk Score): 15 Model Number: 0437 Price Includes: AC LTH Adj. State: National Mileage: 51,587 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 225/45R18 Base HP: 333 @ 7900 Taxable HP: 29.4 Weight: 4,453 Fuel Type: Gas
With gas prices reaching $4 per gallon, there’s been a renewed interest in gas sippers, below is a list of the best gas mileage vehicles of 2012: Nissan Leaf 106MPGe (electric car) Chevy Volt 61MPGe (electric car) Toyota Prius 44MPG Honda Civic Hybrid 41MPG Lexus Ct200h 40MPG Smart 39MPG Honda Insight
2010 Mercedes-Benz S Class S63 4D Sedan VIN: WDDNG7HB0A123456 UVC: 2010560176 VIN + UVC: WDDNG7HBA176 MSRP: $133,550 Finance Advance: $79,200 BBR (Collateral Risk Score): -34 Model Number: S63 Price Includes: AT AC CD LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 0 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $69,600 24 $56,025
The auto models for 2012 in 10 different categories: Family Sedan: Tie between Toyota Camry & Hyundai Sonata Sport: Ford Mustang Small Ute: Toyota RAV4 Minivan: Toyota Sienna Sport Sedan: Infiniti G Hybrid: Toyota Prius Compact: Subaru Impreza Pickup: Chevy Avalanche Family SUV: Toyota Luxury Sedan: Lexus LS460L
This ranks automakers based on overall quality, reliability and value across all their models: Subaru Mazda Toyota Honda Nissan Volvo Hyundai BMW VW Ford Mercedes GM Chrysler
Winners and Losers % change in sales among major brands from February 2011 February U.S. auto sales soared 16 percent over a strong year-ago period to the fastest selling rate in four years. Winners Feb. Losers Feb. Winners 2 mos. Losers 2 mos. 1 Chrysler Division 114% 1 Mitsubishi -31%
2010 Chevrolet Traverse LT 4D Utility FWD VIN: 1GNLRFED2AS112233 UVC: 2010160331 VIN + UVC: 1GNLRFEDA331 MSRP: $31,745 Finance Advance: $20,425 Model Number: CR14526 Price Includes: AT AC 6CY Adj. State: National Mileage: 47,204 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $17,725 24 $15,225 30 $13,900 36 $12,575 42 $11,400 48
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4D Utility V8 VIN: WVGCB77L18D12345 UVC: 2008940193 VIN + UVC: WVGCB77L8193 MSRP: $48,390 Finance Advance: $26,925 BBR (Collateral Risk Score): 34 Model Number: 7L66B3 Price Includes: AT AWD AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 38,190 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $17,700 24 $14,600
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