The Daily Vroom

Good morning Vroomers!

There’s been a lot of talk about the market slowing down, but when you actually look at the numbers, the sales tell a different story. Listings are still coming, buyers are still active, and good cars are continuing to trade hands across every major platform.

At the top end, we’re still seeing strong, confident results. Yesterday alone delivered a healthy mix of high end sales across multiple sites, from modern Porsche GT cars to serious Ferrari and Lamborghini money. The top five sales from yesterday (below) show just how broad and active the market still is.

From there, I’ve gone the other way. Looking at all the results, I picked a genuine Sale of the Day that really stood out on value, and then leaned into that same spirit with a mix of no reserve cars at very different price points that could also turn out to be smart buys.

MARKET LEADERBOARD

💰 The figures shared below don’t count any other sales such as car seats, memorabilia etc… All online auction sites are analyzed to put this leaderboard together.

I only include websites that have sold 5+ vehicles in the chart below.

All 18 of Hagerty’s auctions were No Reserve.

YESTERDAY’S TOP 5 SALES

Want to dive deeper into any of these listings? Just click on the car to take you directly to the listing.

Sale of the Day

This is exactly why I love the market right now.

You can still buy real luxury for very little money if you know what you’re looking at. This 2003 Lexus LS 430 just proved it, selling no reserve for $8,800, the lowest sale price for an LS 430 on Cars & Bids to date.

When new, the LS 430 was a true flagship. Quiet, smooth, and over-engineered in a way that defined early-2000s Lexus. It wasn’t trying to be flashy. It was built to feel effortless, and that still comes through today. This example had sensible mileage, Southern ownership, and the big-ticket maintenance buyers worry about already handled, including the timing belt service.

It wasn’t perfect, and it didn’t need to be. Some cosmetic wear, a few aging components, and honest use were all priced in. What mattered was the core of the car, a well-built V8 luxury sedan designed to last far longer than most vehicles from its era.

Even factoring in the buyer’s fee, this still penciled as a deal.

In fact, this one had deal written all over it a few days back.

That’s the real lesson. There are bargains everywhere right now, across every auction platform. The best ones don’t scream for attention. They reward the buyers who stay close to the market and understand what they’re looking at.

No Reserve Auctions To Keep An Eye On

This is one of those listings where the opportunity is not the car itself. It is where it is being sold.

A 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T with 791 original miles, one owner, and a six speed manual is exactly the kind of car that normally draws a crowd. This one has not. Not because it is not special, but because it is not sitting on one of the very biggest platforms where every low mile modern muscle car instantly gets attention.

That matters.

The car itself is straightforward in the best way. The right engine, a 5.7 liter HEMI V8. The right transmission. The right era. When Dodge brought the Challenger back, the R/T captured the look and feel people wanted without overcomplicating it. Finished in Blue Pearl over Dark Slate leather, this one still presents essentially as new because it has barely been used.

The Mopar upgrades are sensible and period correct. Nothing flashy. Nothing that changes the character of the car. Just the kind of touches an enthusiast might have added early on and then left alone.

Because this car is selling to the highest bidder, and because the usual flood of eyeballs has not shown up yet, the opportunity is real. Listings like this do not stay quiet forever. For the right buyer paying attention early, this is exactly the type of situation where value can still be found before the crowd catches on.

This 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring is the kind of listing that makes you slow down and actually think about value instead of headlines.

At the current bid of $225,000, it already looks very well priced. More importantly, anything under $250k for a manual Touring with this kind of specification feels strong in the current market. This is the version enthusiasts actually want. A naturally aspirated 4.0 liter flat six that revs to the moon, paired with a six speed manual, and wrapped in the cleaner Touring body without the fixed rear wing.

The spec matters here. Gentian Blue over tan houndstooth is a confident choice and not something you see every day. Carbon bucket seats, front axle lift, extended range fuel tank, Chrono, and full body PPF are all meaningful options that buyers care about. The mileage at just under 9,000 miles feels ideal. Enough to show it has been used, not so much that it feels worn or tired.

What also stands out is the broader context. A number of cars on this site have been selling at very reasonable numbers lately. If you are shopping in this price bracket, it is clearly a platform worth watching.

This one is clearly not for everyone, but there is an opportunity here.

This 1985 Range Rover Classic 3.5 V8 is currently sitting at a very low bid with limited attention so far. That is not necessarily because of the car, but because of the logistics. It is located in Sweden, which naturally narrows the buyer pool and keeps a lot of casual bidders on the sidelines.

The car itself is the right kind of Classic. Proper Rover V8, automatic gearbox, four wheel drive, split tailgate, and a presentation that suggests real money has been spent. It has been resprayed in Agate Grey, retrimmed inside, and upgraded mechanically with sensible performance parts supplied by RPI Engineering. This is not a rough project or a neglected example.

If you are someone who spends time in Europe, this starts to make a lot of sense. Buy it, store it at a friend’s place, and suddenly you have a characterful daily to use when you are over there. Something you can drive, enjoy, and not worry about every mile.

It is selling to the highest bidder and not many people seem to be watching yet. For the right person, that combination is exactly where opportunity tends to live.

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