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2012 BMW X5 XDrive35i 4D SAV

Diminished Value analysis for 2012 BMW X5 XDrive35i 4D SAV VITAL STATS Engine 3.0L I-6 Power 300 @ 5,800 rpm Transmission 8-spd w/OD 0-60 9.3 seconds Drivetrain all wheel M Seating 5 passengers Cargo 75.2 cu.ft. MPG 16 City / 23 HWY Warranty 48 months/50,000 miles The BMW X5 is

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Daimler AG Sales by model 2012

Daimler AG is headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. By unit sales, it is the thirteenth-largest car manufacturer and second-largest truck manufacturer in the world. Below is a table showing, my model, the number of vehicle Daimler sold in the US for calendar year 2012. Model Units Sold Percentage B-Class 29

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Smart Car Sales 2008-2012

Introduced to the US market in 2008, Smart Automobile is an automotive branch of Daimler AG that specializes in manufacturing micro-cars. Year Units Sold Y/Y Change 2008 24,622 2009 14,595 -40.72% 2010 5,927 -59.39% 2011 5,208 -12.13% 2012 10,009 92.19% Chart:

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Vehicle Sales Highlights Mid 2013 Report

2013 YTD Automotive Highlights Mfgr. highest volume – June GM 264,843 Mfgr. highest volume – 6 mos. GM 1,420,346 Mfgr. gained the most volume – June Ford 27,713 Mfgr. gained the most volume – 6 mos. Ford 149,353 Mfgr. lost the most volume – June Volvo (429) Mfgr. lost the

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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Roadster

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL Class SL500 2D Roadster – Diminished Value VIN:   WDBSK75F05F104810 UVC:   2005560074 VIN + UVC:   WDBSK75F5074 MSRP:   $91,300 Finance Advance:   $26,075 Model Number:   SL500 Price Includes:   AT NAV AC LTH Adj. State:   National Mileage:   22,000 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $0 24 $0 30 $0 36

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Best Lease Deals for June 2013

Best Lease Deals: June 2013   2013 Volkswagen Passat MSRP:$20,845 – $33,525 Invoice:$19,990 – $32,151 Lease Deal: $249 per month for 39 months with $0 due at signing Deal Expires: 05/31/13   2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Avg. Paid:$35,607 – $37,492 MSRP:$37,090 – $39,090 Invoice:$34,494 – $36,354 Lease Deal: $399 per month

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2008 Lexus GS 460

2008 Lexus GS 460 4D Sedan Diminished Value VIN:   JTHBL96S48 UVC:   2008500037 VIN + UVC:   JTHBL96S8037 MSRP:   $53,020 Finance Advance:   $26,000 Model Number:   9320 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   52,601 Mileage Cat:   D Residual Months Value 12 $18,300 24 $14,975 30 $13,500 36 $12,050 42

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2009 Cadillac CTS-V

2009 Cadillac CTS V 4D Sedan – Diminished Value – Major Damage VIN:   1G6DN57P69 UVC:   2009140045 VIN + UVC:   1G6DN57P9045 MSRP:   $58,575 Finance Advance:   $37,375 Model Number:   6DN69 Price Includes:   AT AC EW ES Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   26,514 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $23,050 24 $18,725 30

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2007 Bentley Continental GT

2007 Bentley Continental GT Diminished Value Price MSRP $172,585 Transmission Drivetrain AWD 6-Speed Automatic MPG 10 city 17 highway Safety Front Airbags Driver Standard Passenger Standard Side Airbags Front Standard Rear Standard Side Curtain Airbags Standard ABS Brakes Standard Amenities Air Conditioning Standard Leather Seats Standard Power Seats Driver Standard PassengerStandard Power Windows Standard Power Door Locks Standard Navigation

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2013 Ford Edge Limited

2013 Ford Edge Limited 4D Utility – Diminished Value VIN:   2FMDK3KC6D UVC:   2013300967 VIN + UVC:   2FMDK3KCD967 MSRP:   $34,955 Finance Advance:   $32,575 Model Number:   K3K Price Includes:   AT AC 6CY Adj. State:   Georgia Mileage:   4,090 Mileage Cat:   C Residual Months Value 12 $26,800 24 $23,925 30 $22,425 36 $20,975 42

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2013 Georgia Emissions Requirements

Reprint Georgia Emissions Certificate IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE’S 2013 EMISSION INSPECTION TEST EARLY: Georgia’s Clean Air Force (GCAF) recommends having your vehicle inspected four to six weeks prior to the registration renewal date every year (the vehicle owner’s birthday). ONGOING MAINTENANCE: Follow the recommended maintenance and tune-up schedule for

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Georgia’s New Ad-Valorem Tax

STATE OF GEORGIA GEORGIA HOUSE BILL 386 New Ad Valorem Title Tax (“TAVT”) HB 386 (O.C.G.A. § 48-5B-1) The motor vehicle portions of this bill provide as follows: # For motor vehicles titled in Georgia on or after March 1, 2013, this bill will: Exempt purchases of such vehicles from

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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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2010 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan

2010 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan – Diminished Value VIN: WBANW1C59AC166144 UVC: 2010100134 VIN + UVC: WBANW1C5A134 MSRP: $51,250 Finance Advance: $34,075 Model Number: 1050 Price Includes: AT AC LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 0 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $25,325 24 $20,500 30 $18,475 36 $16,475

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