Text Drive Sales:This 2012 Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew was purchased new by its previous owner in Iowa, who is said to have used it recreationally in the summers in Arizona. Power is provided by a 5.0-liter V8 paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, and the truck is finished in White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat over Adobe leather. Features include the Lariat Plus Package, 18″ aluminum wheels, a drop-in bed liner, running boards, rear parking sensors, heated power-adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, and a six-disc CD stereo. This F-150 is now offered by the selling dealer at no reserve with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Iowa title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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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.
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Text Drive Sales:This 2011 Midwest Automotive Designs conversion van was built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 chassis and has been registered in California since new. Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic over a beige interior, it is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 linked with a five-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes 16″ alloy wheels, raised roof height, a sliding side door, running boards, and privacy glass along with air conditioning, a CD stereo, front captain’s chairs, rear seating for seven, and a rear entertainment system. Recently acquired by the selling dealer, this Midwest Automotive Designs Sprinter has 68k miles and is offered in Illinois with a clean Carfax report and a clean California title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 1991 Chevrolet Suburban V1500 Silverado 4×4 was sold new through Roger Holler Chevrolet of Winter Park, Florida, and it remained with its original owner in that state from new up until it was purchased in 2025 by the current owner. The truck is powered by a 5.7-liter V8 linked with a four-speed automatic transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and a locking rear differential with 3.73:1 gearing. Finished in Mojave Beige and Sunset Gold Metallic over Saddle Custom cloth, features include a receiver hitch, power-adjustable side mirrors, a 2″ Rough Country lift kit, 15″ slotted Rally wheels, automatically locking front hubs, front and rear air conditioning, and cruise control. This Suburban is now offered in Rhode Island on dealer consignment with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, service records, and Maine registration. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 2002 BMW Z3 2.5i was purchased new by the seller for their spouse as a Christmas present, and it has since been driven under 28k miles. The car is finished in Sterling Gray Metallic over black Nevada leather and is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission. It was optioned with the Sport Package, heated seats, and a Harman Kardon sound system, and additional features include 16″ Style 42 alloy wheels, a black convertible soft top, a BMW Business CD stereo, cruise control, and air conditioning. This Z3 has spent time in Colorado, California, and Arizona, and it is now offered by the seller on behalf of their spouse at no reserve with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, a service invoice, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Arizona title in the owner’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 2006 Maserati Coupé remained with its original owner in their collection in California from new up until it was purchased in 2024 by the seller, who has added approximately 1k of the 26k miles shown. The car was ordered with over $15k in optional equipment including the New Vintage Pack, xenon headlights, a Skyhook adjustable suspension, Natural Cuoio leather-trimmed heated front seats, navigation, and a HiFi sound system. Powered by a 4.2-liter V8 connected to a Camiocorsa six-speed automated transaxle, additional appointments include Grigio Nuvolari Metallizzato paintwork, mesh grilles, 19″ GranSport alloy wheels, and automatic climate control. This Coupé is now offered at no reserve with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, spare parts, a car cover, a clean Carfax report, and a Tennessee title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 2009 Cadillac XLR Platinum has been registered in Florida and Michigan from new. It was purchased by the seller in February 2021, and 12k of the 21k miles have been added since that time. The car is finished in Black Raven over Cashmere leather and is powered by a 4.6-liter Northstar V8 paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a power-retractable hardtop, 18″ nine-spoke alloy wheels, Magnetic Ride Control, Driver Shift Control, xenon headlights, rear parking sensors, heated and cooled seats, a head-up display, a Bose sound system, adaptive cruise control, and navigation. This XLR is now offered with the owner’s manual, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 2010 BMW 535i xDrive Sports Wagon was modified under previous ownership with work that involved installing a Phoenix Racing intake manifold with supplemental E85 port injectors, a TiAL blow-off valve, a VR Speed Factory intercooler, and 19″ Rohana RC7 wheels. It was acquired by the seller’s spouse in 2022 and subsequently fitted with RB Turbo next-generation turbochargers, a revised 93-octane ECU tune, and a replacement high-pressure fuel pump, spark plugs, and tires. Finished in Alpine White over Cream Beige leather, the car is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0L inline-six that turns all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. Further equipment includes an aftermarket front lip spoiler, KW V3 coilovers, M5-style front brake calipers, a panoramic sunroof, heated multi-contour front seats, a heated steering wheel, an optional Logic7 surround sound system, and iDrive infotainment with navigation. This E61 has 126k miles and is now offered by the seller on behalf of their wife with a window sticker, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Michigan title in the current owner’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4MATIC was purchased in 2016 by the seller, and it has 68k miles. The car is finished in matte Designo Allanite Grey Magno over Designo Jet Black Exclusive leather and is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.6-liter V8 driving all four wheels through a seven-speed automatic transmission and a 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. It is equipped with the Driver Assistance and Sport packages, which together provided revised bodywork, 19″ AMG triple five-spoke wheels, Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control, Active Blind Spot Assist, and Active Lane Keeping Assist. Further details include a sunroof, Parktronic parking sensors, active bi-xenon headlights, Night View Assist, an Alcantara headliner, a Harman Kardon LOGIC7 sound system, Keyless Go, COMAND infotainment with navigation, and heated and ventilated dynamic multi-contour front seats with active bolsters and massage. This C216 is now offered at no reserve with an options list, 2017-2024 service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 2013 Audi Q7 Premium Plus has spent a total of eight years registered in Arizona, and it is powered by a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 linked with an eight-speed automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive. The truck is finished in Graphite Gray Metallic over black leather, and equipment includes a panoramic sunroof, a receiver hitch, Audi Xenon Plus headlights, Audi Parking System parking sensors, roof rails, 18″ six-spoke alloy wheels, heated power-adjustable front seats, third-row seats, a Bose sound system, a rearview camera, Audi MMI Navigation infotainment, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Purchased by the current owner in 2022, this Q7 has 112k miles and is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner at no reserve with the owner’s manual, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Arizona title in the owner’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet is finished in black over black full leather and is powered by a 3.4-liter M96 flat-six linked to a six-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. Features include a black soft top as well as 18″ Turbo-look wheels, xenon headlights, a deployable rear spoiler, heated power-adjustable front seats, cruise control, automatic climate control, and a Pioneer touchscreen infotainment system. The car was sold on BaT in May 2025 and was acquired by the selling dealer later that year. This 996.1 cabriolet has 67k miles and is offered by the selling dealer with a tool kit, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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