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 1954 Chevrolet Corvette is the 3,394th of 3,640 examples produced for the model year, and it was refurbished and modified under previous ownership. It is powered by a 350ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and has been refinished and reupholstered in red. Features include a tan soft top, a curved windshield, 18″ Foose wheels, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock intake manifold, dual Flowmaster exhaust, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, tubular lower control arms, power-assisted front disc brakes, an aftermarket retro-style stereo, and a dash-mounted rear-view mirror. This C1 Corvette was purchased by the seller on BaT in August 2024 and is now offered with a Washington title in the name of the seller’s business. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    350-Powered 1954 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed
  • Text Drive Sales:This 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 was initially sold in California and remained registered in the state until 2025. Finished in black over black leather, the car is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes the AMG Sport Package as well as an Airmatic air suspension, 18″ alloy wheels, a sunroof, parking sensors, power-adjustable front climate seats, four-zone automatic climate control, a power rear sunshade, navigation, and COMAND infotainment linked to a Harman Kardon sound system. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2025, this CLS550 has 57k miles and is offered at no reserve in Georgia with a Carfax report and a clean California title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette convertible remained with its prior owner from 1975 until being acquired by its current owner in 2006. Work completed over the past 19 years has totaled over $55k and involved repainting the body in silver in 2006 in addition to rebuilding the 327ci L76 V8 in 2012, installing a Tremec five-speed manual transmission in 2021, and more as detailed below. Additional features include power-assisted front disc brakes, power steering, Western Wheel turbine-style knock-off wheels, a walnut woodgrain-style steering wheel, an AM/FM radio, and black vinyl upholstery. This C2 convertible is now offered on dealer consignment with manufacturer’s literature, records dating back to 1975, spare parts, and a clean Georgia title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    1964 Chevrolet Corvette 327/365 5-Speed
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300CE cabriolet was initially registered in California, and it spent time in Hawaii with two owners until it was relocated to Nevada in 2018. The car was subsequently acquired by the seller in 2022, and it has been modified with an AMG-style widebody kit, an AMG-style rear spoiler, Euro-spec headlights, amber Euro front turn signals, 18″ AMG-style multi-piece wheels, Bilstein dampers, lowering springs, a burl wood shift knob, and a JVC Bluetooth head unit. Further work under current ownership is said to have included refurbishing the interior wood trim, overhauling the rear axles, and replacing the windshield, black soft top, top hydraulic cylinders, engine bay wiring harness, transmission mount, kick-down switch, assorted steering and suspension components, and more. Power is provided by a 3.2-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. This black-over-black 300CE shows 56k miles and is now offered with a clean Carfax report and a clean California title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    Modified 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300CE Cabriolet at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This 2013 BMW M3 coupe was optioned with the Competition Package, and it now has under 20k miles following registration history in Texas and Florida. Powered by a 4.0-liter V8 paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, the car is finished in Mineral White Metallic over Bamboo Beige Novillo leather upholstery. Equipment includes 19″ Style 359 wheels, a limited-slip differential, xenon headlights, parking sensors, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, iDrive infotainment with navigation, and cruise control. The seller purchased the car in 2025 and subsequent work included fitting new Michelin tires, changing the fluids, and replacing the transmission pan, battery, and various filters. This E92 M3 is offered with service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    20k-Mile 2013 BMW M3 Coupe Competition Package
  • Text Drive Sales:This 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is an Agate Gray Metallic-finished coupe that has 45k miles and is powered by a 3.8-liter flat-six paired with a seven-speed PDK automatic transaxle. The car is equipped with black leather upholstery, a sport exhaust system, 20″ Carrera S alloy wheels, a sunroof, bi-xenon headlights, heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats, PCM with navigation, a heated steering wheel, and dual-zone automatic climate control. This 991.1 was purchased by the seller in 2020 and is now offered with service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    45k-Mile 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1999 BMW R1100S spent time in Massachusetts before it was acquired by the seller in 2021 and was modified within the last year. Work included removing the fairing, modifying the two-up seat and the rear subframe, raising the handlebars and lowering the foot pegs, and installing a R1100R-sourced fuel tank, aftermarket instrumentation, aftermarket lighting, carbon-fiber front and rear fenders, pleated pod-style air filters, and a dual-outlet exhaust system with Ztechnik Performance titanium under-tail mufflers. Finished in black, the motorcycle is powered by a 1,085cc opposed-twin that routes power through a six-speed transmission and an enclosed driveshaft. It is further equipped with a Euro Moto Electrics extended-spline clutch friction plate, Bosch Motronic electronic fuel injection, oil-cooled cylinder heads, a Telelever front end, a Paralever single-sided swingarm, black-finished 17″ wheels, a left-side bar-end mirror, heated hand grips, and both center and side stands. This modified R1100S is offered at no reserve with a muffler repacking kit, modification photos, and a clean Vermont title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    Customized 1999 BMW R1100S at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 sedan has remained registered in California for over two decades and shows 98k miles. Powered by a 3.2-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, the car is finished in Arctic White over gray leather upholstery. Equipment includes a sliding steel sunroof, 15″ Alamak alloy wheels, power-adjustable front seats, power windows, automatic climate control, cruise control, and a Kenwood stereo. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2025, this E320 is offered at no reserve with manufacturer’s literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Sedan at No Reserve
  • Text Drive Sales:This 1973 Chevrolet Corvette coupe was refurbished circa 2010, which is said to have involved a rebuild of the 350ci L48 V8 with replacement internals. The three-speed automatic transmission and Positraction limited-slip differential were also refreshed. The car is finished in red over black leather, and additional equipment includes removable roof panels, power steering, pop-up headlights, a heater, and an AM/FM stereo. This C3 Corvette was acquired by the current owner in 2024 and is now offered with an Ontario registration. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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    1973 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
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