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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  • 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo was purchased by the seller in 2012, and it is finished in Flamingo Metallic over Burgundy vinyl upholstery with Porsche script cloth upholstery. Powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle, the car is equipped with 16″ phone dial alloy wheels, pop-up headlights, fog…

  • Half-Scale Mercedes-AMG W14 Display Model at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This scale model was assembled in the style of a Formula One Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance. The fiberglass bodywork is finished in a black Petronas livery with teal and silver accents. Features include front and rear wings, Pirelli-branded tires, a cockpit halo, aerodynamic flooring, and a faux top-mounted camera. This Mercedes-AMG F1-style…

  • 1995 BMW R100RT Classic at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This 1995 BMW R100RT Classic was sold new at Canton Cycles in Connecticut and is said to have spent time in New Hampshire prior to the seller’s purchase in September 2024. Finished in Arctic Grey Metallic and Graphite Metallic, the bike is powered by a 980cc opposed-twin that routes power through a five-speed…

  • Original-Owner 2001 Toyota Tundra SR5 Access Cab V8 4×4 at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This 2001 Toyota Tundra SR5 was purchased new by the seller and is an Access Cab 4×4 pickup powered by a 4.7-liter V8 that drives the rear or all four wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Finished in Black over Light Charcoal cloth upholstery, the truck is equipped…

  • 22-Years-Family-Owned 1958 Chevrolet Impala 2-Door Sport Coupe

    Text Drive Sales:This 1958 Chevrolet Impala two-door Sport Coupe was refurbished in the 1990s and acquired by the seller in 2003. The car is powered by a 348ci V8 paired with a two-speed automatic transmission and is finished in two-tone green and white over color-keyed cloth and vinyl upholstery. Equipment includes power steering, power-assisted brakes, chrome…

  • 1954 Moto Guzzi Airone Sport

    Text Drive Sales:This 1954 Moto Guzzi Airone Sport was refurbished under prior ownership and was purchased by the seller out of Italy in 2023 and relocated to the US. The bike is finished in red with chrome accents and is powered by a 247cc single paired with a four-speed transmission. Equipment includes 19″ wire-spoke wheels, an…

  • Coyote-Powered 1975 Ford Bronco

    Text Drive Sales:This 1975 Ford Bronco was refurbished in 2015 and underwent further modifications at Heritage Bronco in Tigard, Oregon, after the seller’s purchase in 2023. Work involved installing a 5.0-liter Coyote V8, a 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission, and an electronically controlled dual-range transfer case, while the interior was outfitted with heated bucket seats, a…

  • 46-Years-Family-Owned 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

    Text Drive Sales:This 1975 Chevrolet Corvette was purchased by the seller’s father in 1978 from the original owner and it was acquired by the seller in 2014. The car is finished in Classic White over black vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 350ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission and a Positraction differential.…

  • 2003 BMW M3 Convertible 6-Speed at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This 2003 BMW M3 convertible is powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six linked with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, and it is finished in Titan Silver Metallic over grey Nappa leather. Equipment includes a black soft top, 18″ M double-spoke wheels, xenon headlights, heated power-adjustable front sport seats, a Harman Kardon…

  • 2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT Extended Cab 4×4 8.1L at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This 2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT 4×4 Extended Cab pickup has 122k miles and a registration history in Oregon. Power is provided by an 8.1-liter Vortec V8 linked to a five-speed automatic transmission, a push-button dual-range transfer case, and a locking rear differential, and the truck is finished in Storm Gray Metallic over a Graphite…

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