💡 Executive Summary
Analysis of 12,000+ Southeast dealer auction transactions reveals strong retail spreads in 2018-2022 Japanese compact crossovers.
The wholesale used-vehicle market is showing distinct margin windows for independent operators:
1. Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V units under 75k miles average 14-day turn rates with $3,200+ gross spreads.
2. Regional pickup truck wholesale softening in regional Georgia and Southeast auction lanes creates favorable buy windows.
1. Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V units under 75k miles average 14-day turn rates with $3,200+ gross spreads.
2. Regional pickup truck wholesale softening in regional Georgia and Southeast auction lanes creates favorable buy windows.
"Wholesale dealer auction access allows independent operators to purchase inventory 15% to 30% below retail book value, bypassing dealership markups entirely."
