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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  • 47-Years-Owned 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe Project at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This 1966 Porsche 912 coupe was acquired by the seller in 1978, driven for a short time, and partially disassembled. The stalled refurbishment project has since been stored, and has a 1.6-liter flat-four and four-speed manual transaxle. Refinished in yellow over black leatherette, the car is equipped with 15″ perforated steel disc wheels,…

  • 1979 Mazda RX-7 GS 5-Speed

    Text Drive Sales:This 1979 Mazda RX-7 GS is powered by a 1.1-liter 12A rotary paired with a five-speed manual transmission, and it shows 69k miles. Finished in Aurora White, the car is equipped with reupholstered bronze vinyl bucket seats with plaid inserts as well as a sunroof, 13″ alloy wheels, front disc brakes, a JVC…

  • 2012 Mini Cooper S Convertible at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This 2012 Mini Cooper S convertible was registered in Arizona, Washington state, and California before it was purchased by the selling dealer in 2025, and it now has 58k miles. Finished in Pepper White over Satellite Gray Lounge leather upholstery with Mini Yours Soda-pattern accents, the car is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four…

  • Library of Automotive Literature at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This collection of automotive literature was assembled by the seller’s father over the past several decades and comprises more than 800 publications, including hardbound and paperback books, magazines, brochures, and catalogs. The library encompasses automotive and motorcycle brands, models, and history, as well as industry designers, museums, and collections. A seller-compiled list of…

  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz G550

    Text Drive Sales:This 2013 Mercedes-Benz G550 has been registered in California, North Carolina, and New Hampshire from new, and 20k of the 106k miles have been added since it was purchased by the seller in December 2020. The truck is finished in Iridium Silver Metallic over black leather and is powered by a 5.5-liter V8…

  • Original-Owner 1990 Acura Legend L Coupe at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This 1990 Acura Legend L coupe was purchased new by the current owner and now has 115k miles. Finished in Melbourne Blue Metallic over blue leather, the car is powered by a 2.7-liter V6 paired with a four-speed automatic transaxle. Equipment includes antilock disc brakes, 15″ alloy wheels, a sunroof, a power-adjustable driver…

  • 6k-Mile 2021 Subaru WRX STi Limited

    Text Drive Sales:This 2021 Subaru WRX STi Limited is finished in Crystal White Pearl over Carbon Black upholstery and is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four mated to a six-speed manual transaxle, a Driver-Controlled Center Differential, and front and rear limited-slip differentials. Equipment includes an AWE Tuning Track Edition cat-back exhaust, Brembo disc brakes, 19″…

  • 1985 Chevrolet K10 Silverado 4×4

    Text Drive Sales:This Apple Red and Frost White 1985 Chevrolet K10 Silverado is a short-bed 4×4 that is powered by a fuel-injected 5.7L V8 swap, and its burgundy interior features a reupholstered bench. The truck was registered in North Carolina, Georgia, California, and Arizona before it was acquired by the seller in 2021. It has…

  • 1985 Toyota Pickup SR5 4×4 5-Speed at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This 1985 Toyota Pickup XtraCab SR5 is a 4×4 example that was parked for almost two decades prior to the seller’s acquisition in 2023. The truck subsequently underwent a mechanical refresh, which included a fuel-system overhaul for the 2.4L inline-four as well as overhauling the brakes, flushing the fluids, and replacing the clutch assembly…

  • 1986 Honda Fourtrax 70 at No Reserve

    Text Drive Sales:This 1986 Honda FourTrax 70 was reportedly purchased new by the seller’s family friend, and ownership passed to the seller in 2022. Work in 2025 included refreshing the carburetor and replacing the fuel tank, tires, rear brake shoes, and blue solo seat cover. The ATV is powered by a 72cc four-stroke single linked…

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