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2012 Ford Fusion Sport

Diminished Value for 2012 Ford Fusion Sport VIN 3FAHP0KC3CR251174 Vehicle Accident Severe Year 2012 Engine Type 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V Make Ford Driveline FWD Model Fusion Ground Clearance No data in. Trim Level SPORT Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In MEXICO Rear Brake Type Disc Body Style SEDAN 4-DR Anti-Brake

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2012 Lexus ES350 Appraisal

2012 LEXUS ES 350Diminished Value MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2012: New Exterior Color CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL 9000 4D Luxury Sedan ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………34033.00 36725.00 OTHER CHARGES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL Destination Charge ………………………………………………………………………………..Standard ………………………………………………………………………………875.00 875.00 STANDARD EQUIPMENT Base 3-Point Seat Belts in All Positions Lights – Safety, Daytime running lights Air Conditioning,

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2009 Infiniti G37

Diminished Value : 2009 Infiniti G37 Base 4D Sedan VIN JNKCV61E09M00000 Mileage 76K Year 2009 Engine Type 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V Make Infiniti Driveline RWD Model G Sedan Ground Clearance 5.10 in. Trim Level G37 Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In JAPAN Rear Brake Type Disc Body Style COUPE 2-DR

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2012 Subaru Outback Diminished Value

Diminished Value for 2012 Subaru Outback Exterior Measurements WIDTH5 ft. 11.7 in. (71.7 in.) HEIGHT5 ft. 5.7 in. (65.7 in.) LENGTH15 ft. 8.2 in. (188.2 in.) GROUND CLEARANCE0 ft. 8.7 in. (8.7 in.) FRONT TRACK5 ft. 1 in. (61 in.) REAR TRACK5 ft. 1 in. (61 in.) WHEEL BASE8 ft.

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CarMax Appraisal and Diminished Value

Since most claimants get their vehicles appraised by CarMax after a loss, the CarMax appraisal report would only be quantifying the post-repair cash value of the vehicle. Most claimants deduct this post-repair CarMax amount from NADA retail or other online valuation sources when computing DV on their own; this is

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2013 Toyota Tundra Tundra-Grade Double Cab 4.0L 2WD

DIMINISHED VALUE FOR TOYOTA TUNDRA 2WD TRUCK 4X2 DOUBLE CAB TUNDRA GRADE 4.0 V6 STANDARD EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR Tailgate assist Black door & tailgate handles Black grille & chrome surround Halogen headlamps w/manual level control Pwr heated mirrors Rear high solar energy-absorbing glass Fixed rear window Variable intermittent windshield wipers -inc:

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2012 GMC Acadia SL 4D Utility

Diminished Value 2012 GMC Acadia SLE-1 FWD / Medium Damage VIN 1GKKRNED5CJ2338XX Vehicle Accidents/Service 16K Year 2012 Engine Type 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V Make GMC Driveline FWD Model Acadia Ground Clearance 7.40 in. Trim Level SLE-1 FWD Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In UNITED STATES Rear Brake Type Disc Body

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Model Years of Vehicles Appraised

Below is a list of the vehicles we appraised the first half of October sorted by year. Year Count Percent 2013 51 28.81 2012 23 12.99 2011 21 11.86 2010 19 10.73 2007 18 10.17 2008 17 9.60 2009 8 4.52 2006 6 3.39 2005 4 2.26 2003 4 2.26

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2012 Tesla Model S Signature

Diminished Value 2012 Tesla Model S Signature Minor-Moderate Damage Highlights FUEL ECONOMY (CTY/HWY)88/90 mpg CAR TYPESedan TRANSMISSION1-speed Direct Drive BASIC WARRANTYNot Available ENGINE TYPEElectric TOTAL SEATING5 CYLINDERSNot Available CONSUMER RATING Colors Exterior Colors Black Blue Metallic Brown Metallic Green Metallic Grey Metallic Pearl White Tesla Multi-coat Silver Metallic White Interior

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2013 Toyota Tundra Diminished Value

2013 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft   Vehicle Details Year: 2013 Make: Toyota Model: Tundra Double Cab Trim: Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft Engine: V8, 4.6 Liter Trans: Auto, 5-Spd w/Seq Md Drivetrain: 2WD Optional Equipment Cold Weather Pkg, Traction Control, Stability Control, ABS (4-Wheel), Keyless Entry, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door

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Most Appraised Cars

Below is a list of the most appraised cars for Diminished Value this month and so far this year: This month: Toyota Camry Honda Accord Chrysler 300 Ford Mustang BMW 3 series Year To Date: Toyota Camry Nissan Altima Honda Accord Toyota Corolla Honda CRV Since 80% of the appraisals

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2011 Lexus GS350 Diminished Value

2011 Lexus GS350 Diminished Value Analysis IN JTHBE1KS6B00 Damage Severity 4/5 Year 2011 Engine Type 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V Make Lexus Driveline rear-wheel drive Model GS Ground Clearance 5.10 in. Trim Level GS 350 Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In JAPAN Rear Brake Type Disc Body Style SEDAN 4-DR Anti-Brake

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2014 Chevrolet Impala Diminished Value

2014 Chevrolet Impala LT 4D Sedan 4 Cyl Diminished Value Analysis 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA EFFECTIVE 02-22-13 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2014: New Exterior Colors; New Series 2LT & 2LZ CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL 1GX69 4D Sedan LS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25790.00 26725.00 1GY69 4D Sedan LT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..27671.00 28975.00 1GY69 4D Sedan 2LT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………28602.00 29950.00 1GZ69 4D

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2014 Corvette Stingray Total Loss Accident

There have been several wrecked 2014 Corvette Stingrays but this, we think, is the first totaled stingray. The details of the crash are still unknown but it’s a shame to see such a beautiful machine damaged this way.   Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Specs 6.2L V8 engine Manual transmission Up to

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2008 Mercedes-Benz S Class S550 4D Sedan

Diminished Value for 2008 Mercedes-Benz S Class S550 4D Sedan VIN WDDNG71X68A194759 Damage Severity Minor – Moderate Year 2008 Engine Type 5.5L V8 DOHC 32V Make Mercedes-Benz Driveline RWD Model S-Class Ground Clearance 5.80 in. Trim Level S550 Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In GERMANY Rear Brake Type Disc Body

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2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4D Utility 4WD

Diminished Value 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4D Utility 4WD VIN 1J4HA6H1XBL628000 Damage Intensity Severe Year 2011 Engine Type 3.8L V6 OHV 12V Make Jeep Driveline 4WD Model Wrangler Ground Clearance No data in. Trim Level Unlimited Rubicon 4WD Front Brake Type No data Manufactured In UNITED STATES Rear Brake

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2009 Audi TT Prestige 2D Roadster 2.0T

Diminished Value for 2009 Audi TT 2.0T Roadster with S tronic VIN TRUYF38J99 Year 2009 Engine Type 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V Make Audi Driveline FWD Model TT Ground Clearance No data in. Trim Level 2.0T Roadster with S tronic Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In HUNGARY Rear Brake Type Disc

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2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility

2012 Ford Explorer Diminished Value Claim – Moderate Damage   2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility Window Sticker 2012 FORD EXPLORER EFFECTIVE 07-01-11 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2012: New 2.0L EcoBoost Engine Avail; New Exterior Colors CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL K7B Base 4D Utility FWD ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..26736.00 28170.00 K8B 4D Utility

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2013 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan

 Atlanta Diminished Value Claim :: 2013 BMW 5-Series 535i 4D Sedan – Minor Damage MSRP: $53,400 VIN: WBAFR7C57DC Adj. State: National Fin Adv: $48,150 UVC: 2013100134 Mileage: 8938 Equip Ret: $57,145 MPG: 20/30 Mileage Cat: E Tire Size: 245/45R18 Weight: 3913 Cylinders: 6 Base HP: 300 @ 5800 Fuel Type:

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2007 Lexus GS GS 350 AWD

Diminished Value – 2007 Lexus GS GS 350 AWD VIN JTHCE96S670000000 Damage Type Hail Damage – DV Year 2007 Engine Type 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V Make Lexus Driveline AWD Model GS Ground Clearance 5.50 in. Trim Level GS 350 AWD Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In JAPAN Rear Brake Type

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