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 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, disc brakes, bright bumper guards, bucket seats, and a heater. This SWB 912 coupe is now offered as a non-running project at no reserve with the owner’s manual, service manuals, removed and spare parts, and a clean Idaho title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
    http://dlvr.it/TNvD0s

    47-Years-Owned 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe Project at No Reserve
  • 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 radio, and air conditioning. An electronic ignition system has been fitted and the oil metering pump and lines were removed prior to the owner’s acquisition in 2020. This RX-7 is now offered on dealer consignment with a clean New York title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
    http://dlvr.it/TNvD08

    1979 Mazda RX-7 GS 5-Speed
  • 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 paired with a six-speed automatic transaxle. Equipment includes a black soft top, xenon headlights, an electronic differential lock, 17″ alloy wheels, heated sport front seats, a Harman Kardon sound system, and automatic climate control. This R57 Cooper S convertible is now offered at no reserve with an owner’s manual, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
    http://dlvr.it/TNvCzW

    2012 Mini Cooper S Convertible 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 publications in the library is viewable at the beginning of the photo gallery. This collection of automotive literature is offered at no reserve in Oroville, California. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
    http://dlvr.it/TNvCzP

    Library of Automotive Literature at No Reserve
  • 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 linked with a seven-speed automatic transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and three locking differentials. Features include bi-xenon headlights, a brush guard, Parktronic, a back-up camera, 18″ multi-spoke alloy wheels, heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats, a heated rear bench, blind-spot monitoring, Distronic adaptive cruise control, and a Harman Kardon sound system. This G550 is now offered with the owner’s manual, a clean Carfax report, and a clean New Hampshire title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
    http://dlvr.it/TNvCxz

    2013 Mercedes-Benz G550
  • 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 seat, air conditioning, cruise control, and power windows. This Legend is offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of their mother with an owner’s manual, service records, a Carfax report, and a clean Oregon title in the mother’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
    http://dlvr.it/TNvBVG

    Original-Owner 1990 Acura Legend L Coupe at No Reserve
  • 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″ alloy wheels, LED headlights, a hood scoop, a sunroof, a rear wing, a Seibon carbon-fiber rear diffuser, heated Recaro front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a rearview camera, and touchscreen infotainment. Acquired by the seller in 2024, this STi Limited has 6k miles and is offered with parts invoices, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Massachusetts title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
    http://dlvr.it/TNvBVD

    6k-Mile 2021 Subaru WRX STi Limited
  • 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 a four-speed automatic transmission, power steering, manually locking front hubs, 15″ Rally wheels, long-tube headers, Flowmaster mufflers, power windows, air conditioning, and an AM/FM radio. This squarebody K10 short-bed is offered with manufacturer’s literature, an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
    http://dlvr.it/TNvBVB

    1985 Chevrolet K10 Silverado 4×4
  • 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 and cylinders. The truck is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, a dual-range transfer case, 15″ six-spoke wheels, front disc brakes, metal bumpers, a receiver hitch, and Rancho shock absorbers. This Toyota pickup now shows 195k miles and is offered at no reserve with a clean Carfax report and a clean California title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
    http://dlvr.it/TNvBV9

    1985 Toyota Pickup SR5 4×4 5-Speed 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 to a four-speed transmission with an automatic clutch. Wearing red bodywork with blue and white graphics, it is equipped with seven-inch multi-piece wheels, drum brakes, an adjustable-limit throttle, a recoil starter, an enclosed drive chain, grab bars, and a chrome handlebar. This Fourtrax 70 is now offered at no reserve with an off-highway California title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
    http://dlvr.it/TNvBV6

    1986 Honda Fourtrax 70 at No Reserve
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