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Junkyard Find: 2007 Mini Cooper S

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The MSRP for the regular 2007 Mini Cooper was $18,050, while the hot-rod Cooper S version listed at $21,850 (those prices come to $27,673 and $33,498 in 2024 dollars). New for 2007 was this 1.6-liter 2007 Mini Cooper S in Colorado junkyard. 2007 Mini Cooper S in Colorado junkyard. 2007 Mini Cooper S in Colorado junkyard.

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Junkyard Find: 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line

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That car was the 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line, and I managed to find one in a Denver-area car graveyard recently. Nissan introduced the Altima Hybrid as a 2007 model (and using licensed Toyota hardware), though it disappeared quickly and without leaving much trace. A 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid in a Colorado wrecking yard.

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Junkyard Find: 2007 Ford Taurus SE

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That made 2007 the final model year for the "real" Taurus, and I've found one of these rare cars in a New Orleans self-service junkyard. I couldn't get the hood latch to work, either, but all the 2006 and 2007 Tauruses got the ancient 3.0-liter liter Vulcan pushrod V6.

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Used Car of the Day: 2007 Volkswagen EOS

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It's a 2007 Volkswagen EOS. With spring around the corner, we bring you a drop-top. There are 119,000 miles on the odometer and the car has the DSG automatic transmission. Underhood is the 3.2-liter liter R32 V6 engine, and the car has the VR6 trim.

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Used Car of the Day: 2007 Volvo V70R Ti

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Today we're going wagon style as we bring you a 2007 Volvo V70R Ti. Apparently it has been well-maintained. It has the Getrag six-speed automatic transmission and 143,000 miles on the clock. Mods include BBS 19-inch wheels, fully adjustable coilovers, upgraded sway bars and lower control arms, LED lighting, and more.

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Used Car of the Day: 2007 Volvo C70

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That's right, this 2007 Volvo C70 has a six-speed stick. Today's UCOTD is a save-the-manuals special. It also has a 2.5-liter liter turbo, just 89,500 miles, the Premium Package, heated seats, a CD changer, all-weather floor mats, and apparently all maintenance is up to date. Oh, and as you can see here, the car is a droptop.

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Used Car of the Day: 2007 Volvo V50 T5 AWD

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This 2007 Volvo V50 T5 with all-wheel drive will fit the bill. Want a car that's cheap, a bit of a project, and a stickshift? The seller wants $2,500 as is or $9,500 if he/she fixes the "engine troubles." More specifically, the head gasket and valves and a "couple other things" started causing problems at 196,000 miles.

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