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.

  • Text Drive Sales:This 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS cabriolet is one of 115 America Edition examples built to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Porsche 356 America. It is finished in paint-to-sample Azure Blue over Black leather with red and white stitching and is powered by a 473-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.0L flat-six that drives the rear wheels through a seven-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes the America Edition Extended Interior, Premium, and Sport Chrono packages as well as LED headlights, 20″ and 21″ RS Spyder Design wheels, a Bose sound system, Surround View, a Black soft top, and heated and ventilated front Sport seats. Recently acquired by the selling dealer, this 992.1 GTS now has 1,400 miles and is offered with a window sticker, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Florida title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    1,400-Mile 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America Edition 7-Speed
  • Text Drive Sales:This 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited is finished in Champagne Gold Opal over Desert Beige leather and is powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four linked to a five-speed manual transaxle and an all-wheel-drive system. Equipment includes a limited-slip rear differential, 16″ alloy wheels, a sunroof, fog lights, roof rails, heated front seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, and a six-disc CD changer. The vehicle was acquired by the current owner in 2019 following history in New Jersey and now has 149k miles. This Forester is offered by the seller on behalf of the owner at no reserve with service records, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean New Jersey title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited 5-Speed at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1984 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1200 has been retrofitted with a Schmidt snow blower system and was previously used for snow removal at an airport before the seller’s 2025 acquisition. The truck is finished in orange and powered by a 5.7-liter diesel inline-six mated to an eight-speed manual transmission and a pneumatically-actuated transfer case, as well as locking front, center, and rear differentials. A rear-mounted auxiliary turbodiesel V8 powers the snow blower and additional details include an inward-raked windshield, roof-mounted spotlights, and air brakes. This Unimog 424 snow blower is offered in Alanson, Michigan, at no reserve with repair manuals and a bill of sale. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    1984 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1200 w/ Schmidt Snow Blower at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This 2015 BMW 650i xDrive convertible has 30k miles following registration history in Missouri, Texas, and California, and it is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Imola Red over black Nappa leather upholstery, the car is equipped with a black convertible top, 19″ Style 351M alloy wheels, heated power-adjustable front seats, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, a rearview camera, Park Distance Control, cruise control, and iDrive infotainment with navigation. Recently acquired by the selling dealer, this F12 650i xDrive convertible is offered with manufacturer’s literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    30k-Mile 2015 BMW 650i xDrive Convertible
  • Text Drive Sales:A few of the comments that stood out to us yesterday:

    “The good old days. Sit down with a sales person and start checking the right boxes to buy the car that’s built just for you.”

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    junkman commented on 1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible 396 4-Speed

    “Beautiful car, tremendous history. Made all the more valuable in my eyes by not being a static display. Too many “experienced” cars are doomed to a life in a cage, never again to be heard or seen performing the purpose they were built for…driving with spirit. Thanks, and good luck.”

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    2009G8GT commented on 1957 Maserati 200SI by Fantuzzi

    “Kudos for installing the flathead. Yes, the Chevy is a great engine, but they don’t have to be in everything, especially a Model A. Perfect hot rod. GLWTA!”

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    NorCalBert commented on 274 Flathead-Powered 1931 Ford Model A 5-Window Coupe List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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  • Text Drive Sales:This 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025 following history in California, and it remained registered with the initial owner until 2021. Power is provided by a 3.4-liter 5VZ-FE V6 linked with a five-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. It is finished in Natural White Metallic over Oak cloth and features 16″ alloy wheels, a sunroof, a roof rack, a receiver hitch, air conditioning, a Sony stereo, cruise control, and a rear cabin heater. Service in October 2024 is said to have included replacing the timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, and various suspension components. This N180 4Runner shows 295k miles and is now offered by the selling dealer at no reserve with a clean Carfax report and a clean California title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 5-Speed at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This single-sided neon-illuminated metal sign depicts Yosemite Sam. The multi-color neon tubes are powered by a 120-volt cord, and the sign measures 44″ wide, 43″ tall, and 6.5″ deep. This custom neon sign was acquired by the seller in 2025 and is now offered at no reserve in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a shipping pallet. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    Yosemite Sam Neon Sign at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This red and white 1965 International Harvester Scout 80 has a snow plow attachment in addition to a Powr-Lok rear axle, and it was used for plowing a driveway in Klamath Falls, Oregon, before it was acquired by the seller in 2024. It has since been parked in storage apart from ~50 miles of driving over three trips. The seller reports a working 152ci inline-four, three-speed manual transmission, brakes, and lights, however the truck has a disused interior, and it has not been serviced under current ownership except for an oil change. This running and driving Scout 80 project is offered with a line-setting ticket and a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    1965 International Harvester Scout 80 4×4 Project
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1973 Ford F-250 Ranger is a Highboy 4×4 pickup that was delivered new to Courtesy Motors in Littleton, Colorado, and was modified under previous ownership. Work included installing a replacement 390ci V8 as well as retrofitting a Western Isarmatic Mark IIIa hydraulic snow plow and a diamond-plate flatbed. It was acquired by the seller on BaT in October 2024 and subsequently fitted with Falken Wildpeak tires, an engine block heater, and replacement spark plugs. Shifting is through a four-speed manual transmission linked to a divorced dual-range transfer case and a limited-slip rear differential, and the truck is finished in maroon over black upholstery. Additional equipment includes 16″ aluminum wheels, Warn manually locking front hubs, power-assisted front disc brakes, a receiver hitch, side steps, a heater, and a cassette stereo. This F-250 Ranger is now offered at no reserve with a Deluxe Marti report, partial service records, and a clean Colorado title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    1973 Ford F-250 Ranger Highboy Flatbed 4×4 4-Speed w/Snow Plow at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1974 Porsche 914 is said to have been stored in a barn before being purchased by its previous owner, who undertook a refurbishment in 2023-24 that included repairing rust damage, repainting the car in red, and rebuilding the replacement over-bore 2.0L flat-four. Additional work consisted of overhauling the brakes, adding electronic ignition, and reupholstering the black interior as well as replacing the clutch, dampers, bumper pads, and more as detailed below. The seller purchased the car in 2025 and commissioned further service, repairs, and tuning. Equipment includes a five-speed manual transaxle, 15″ Fuchs-style alloy wheels, a removable Targa top, and an aftermarket radio. Showing 66k miles, this 914 is offered at no reserve with service records, a repair manual, spare wheels and parts, and a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    1974 Porsche 914 2.0 at No Reserve
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