Reminds me when, many years ago, my wife and daughter went to buy a junker used truck locally at someones house for around 2500. They wanted to test drive the truck so the owner wanted to hold the money while they test drove it. The owner was a non threatning older woman and they felt like it seemed legit. Next thing you know the cops pulled them over on the test drive and informed them that the truck was reported stolen. They explain their story, the cop follows them back to the house and the lady denies they ever gave her the money. Luckily the cop knew her well for her criminal history. He scared the scammer enough to admit she had the money and she gave it back. A big thanks to him as she really didn't have to admit she had the money. I was pissed because they were supposed to wait till I got off work to go but anyways lesson learned id say as they acted very naive that day. Glad nothing worse happened..
I think Frontier will also run a Car Fax for you at no charge. A good negotiating tool for you under any circumstances. Maybe a bank to bank transfer of funds. Two, three hundred dollars as non-refundable security deposit until funds clear. With the understanding that you keep the title until your bank says they have the funds.
Car is a 2006 with about 52500 miles. Excellent condition. Not sure right now what I will ask. Doing the research now.
I've done that. Response was that he car "was not within their sweet spot". Offer was rather low.
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