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 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 coupe remained with its original owner in California from new up until it was purchased in 2023 by the seller, who has registered it in Arizona and added approximately 1k of the 8k miles. The Torch Red-finished bodywork has a removable carbon-fiber roof panel, a carbon-fiber hood insert,…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S coupe was sold new in Texas and spent time between the Lone Star State and California until moving to the East Coast in 2016. It was later brought back to Texas in June 2023 when the seller purchased it, and they have since added approximately 5k of…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT convertible is #1,654 of approximately 2,171 examples built for the model year, and it has 14k miles following history in Wisconsin and Missouri. It is finished in Vista Blue with Silver racing stripes over Dark Charcoal leather and is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 paired with a…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Executive TDI remained registered in Colorado until it was acquired by the current owner in 2022. Finished in Deep Black Pearl over Cornsilk Beige Vienna leather, the truck is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 that drives all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission and a 4MOTION permanent four-wheel-drive system.…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S cabriolet remained with the original owner between New Jersey and New York until the current owner purchased it in 2024, and they have since added approximately 7k of the 34k indicated miles. The triple-Black convertible was ordered with the Sport Chrono Plus and Bose High End Sound…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1977 International Harvester Scout II is a running and driving project that was acquired by the seller in 2024. The truck wears faded red paint over beige cloth upholstery and is powered by a 345ci V8 linked with a three-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Features include a roof rack,…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Executive TDI remained registered in Colorado until it was acquired by the current owner in 2022. Finished in Deep Black Pearl over Cornsilk Beige Vienna leather, the truck is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 that drives all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission and a 4MOTION permanent four-wheel-drive system.…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S cabriolet remained with the original owner between New Jersey and New York until the current owner purchased it in 2024, and they have since added approximately 7k of the 34k indicated miles. The triple-Black convertible was ordered with the Sport Chrono Plus and Bose High End Sound…
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Text Drive Sales:This 1977 International Harvester Scout II is a running and driving project that was acquired by the seller in 2024. The truck wears faded red paint over beige cloth upholstery and is powered by a 345ci V8 linked with a three-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Features include a roof rack,…
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Text Drive Sales:This 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo is finished in Sand White over Umber leather and is equipped with a Burmester High-End sound system, 20″ Cayenne Sport-style wheels, heated and ventilated front Adaptive Sport Seats, heated rear seats, PCM with navigation, and xenon headlights with PDLS. The SUV is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.8-liter V8…
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