The Engagement Edge
“Text smarter. Sell faster.”
About The Engagement Edge
The Engagement Edge is the official blog of Cars Buy Text, where we share strategies, insights, and real-world success stories on how SMS is transforming automotive retail. Since 2013, we’ve helped dealerships nationwide generate over 1 million customer engagements from platforms like AutoTrader, Cars.com, and CarGurus — turning everyday ads into powerful text-driven sales channels.
Our mission is simple: help dealerships meet buyers where they are and close more deals through faster, smarter communication. Here you’ll find best practices, case studies, and actionable tips to keep your store ahead of the curve in today’s digital-first marketplace.
Because at the end of the day, customers don’t want to wait on hold or send emails into the void. They want answers now — and texting delivers.
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Text Drive Sales:This 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R is one of approximately 150 Pro examples produced for the model year, and it has 237 miles following registration history in Ohio. The car is finished in Designo Selenite Grey Magno with green stripes over a black leather and Dinamica Exclusive interior, and it is powered by a…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster was purchased new by its current owner, and it has 21k miles. The car is finished in Alpine White over Imola Red Nappa leather and is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes 18″ Style 224M alloy wheels, a limited-slip differential,…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1985 Honda ATC 250ES Big Red reportedly remained with its prior owner for 25 years, and it was acquired by its current owner in 2025. The three-wheeler is powered by an air-cooled 246cc four-stroke single linked with an automatic clutch and five-speed dual-range transmission with reverse. Finished in red over a black…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of 750 3rd Generation Edition examples produced for the model year. It is finished in Velocity Red Mica over black leather and is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Features include a black convertible soft top, xenon headlights, Bilstein shocks, aftermarket springs, and…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 Mk I was acquired by the current owner in 1996. The car is finished in Healey Blue with a removable blue soft top over 2+2 seating trimmed in blue leather with white piping. Power is provided by a 2.9-liter inline-six fitted with dual SU carburetors, while shifting is…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2016 BMW 750i xDrive was first registered in New Jersey and remained in the state until it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 that drives all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission and an xDrive all-wheel-drive system, and the car is finished…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1981 Mazda RX-7 S shows 31k miles, and it was initially delivered to Roger Burdick Auto Sales of North Syracuse, New York, before being sold to its original owner, with whom it remained for the next 44 years. Finished in Stardust Blue Metallic over black vinyl and cloth upholstery, the cabin was…
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Text Drive Sales:This ’29 Ford roadster was built on a custom chassis using parts of an A claimed to have remained with a single family until the 1980s. Work was completed around 2000, and the car is powered by a 350ci V8 topped by a Holley Demon carburetor on an aluminum intake manifold. It is…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1972 Datsun 240Z was acquired new by the current owner and is powered by a 2.4-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The body has been refinished in burgundy and fitted with front and rear spoilers, side skirts, rear window louvers, headlight covers, and a chrome front bumper guard. Additional equipment…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2013 BMW X1 sDrive28i M Sport remained registered in California from 2014 until it was acquired by the seller in 2025, and it now has 67k miles. Specified in Valencia Orange Metallic over black Nevada leather upholstery, it is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter N20B20 inline-four that drives the rear wheels through…
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