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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 1966 Chevrolet Chevellesport coupe was acquired by the current owner in 2022 as an in-progress refurbishment project and was subsequently equipped with a 396ci V8 that is backed by a four-speed manual transmission. The car has been refinished in black, and the interior was refreshed with red upholstery and carpets. Other details […]
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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. Equipment includes 21″ Mallory alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, a power-operated tailgate, adaptive xenon headlights, fog lights, Park Distance Control, heated power-adjustable front seats, heated rear seats, a Surround-View camera system, a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, Climatronic automatic climate control, touchscreen infotainment, and a Dynaudio sound system. This 7P Touareg has 166k miles and is now offered on dealer consignment at no reserve in Illinois with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, two keys, Monster Mats, a cargo area organization system, service records, spare parts, and an Indiana title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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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 packages as well as 19″ Carrera Sport wheels, a deployable rear spoiler, heated and ventilated power front seats, and bi-xenon headlights with Dynamic Cornering Lights. Power is provided by a 3.8-liter flat-six paired with a six-speed manual transaxle. This 997.2 C2S cabriolet is now offered by the seller on behalf of their friend with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, recent service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Maryland title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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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, front vent windows, manually locking front hubs, and 15” wheels. Work performed in 2025 included replacing the valve cover gaskets and several brake components. This Scout II project is now offered at no reserve with a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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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 linked with an eight-speed automatic transmission, a locking center differential, a variable rear differential, and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus. It spent time in Louisiana, Texas, and Arizona before the seller’s 2020 purchase, and they have since added approximately 60k of the 123k indicated miles. This Cayenne Turbo is now offered at no reserve with a window sticker, an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 1966 Chevrolet Chevellesport coupe was acquired by the current owner in 2022 as an in-progress refurbishment project and was subsequently equipped with a 396ci V8 that is backed by a four-speed manual transmission. The car has been refinished in black, and the interior was refreshed with red upholstery and carpets. Other details include front disc brakes, 14″ Rally-style wheels, chrome bumpers, a dual exhaust system, front bucket seats, and a Hurst shifter. This Chevelle Malibu is now offered on dealer consignment with an Indiana title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 1989 Land Rover 110 underwent refurbishment work in South Africa in 2023 before it was brought to the US and fitted with a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 and a 6L80E six-speed automatic transmission by Scully Offroad of Rancho Cordova, California. Finished in white over black leather upholstery, the truck features a galvanized frame, […]
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Text Drive Sales:This 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG has 53k miles following history in Florida, Arizona, and California. It is finished in Alabaster White over Stone leather and is powered by a 510-horsepower supercharged 5.4-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a power-retractable hardtop with a panoramic glass roof as well as bi-xenon […]
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Text Drive Sales:This 1989 Land Rover 110 underwent refurbishment work in South Africa in 2023 before it was brought to the US and fitted with a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 and a 6L80E six-speed automatic transmission by Scully Offroad of Rancho Cordova, California. Finished in white over black leather upholstery, the truck features a galvanized frame, […]
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Text Drive Sales:This 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG has 53k miles following history in Florida, Arizona, and California. It is finished in Alabaster White over Stone leather and is powered by a 510-horsepower supercharged 5.4-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a power-retractable hardtop with a panoramic glass roof as well as bi-xenon […]
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