[Jims5543]

FWIW

I just sold my MINI for 20K. The buyer contacted me and told me he wanted it. He was a MINI forum member so I did a search on him. He was a driving instructor for a MINI driving school and the pres. of the local MINI chapter. After talking with him I found out this car would be his 6th MINI/Mini in his driveway. He son is named Cooper.

He called me from the bank and asked me to fax a copy of the title so he could obtain financing. Then he e-mailed me his arriving flight itinerary. No money changed hands yet.

He flew in and I picked him up. We went to my office and he handed me a Cashiers check for 20K. I asked to make a copy of his Drivers License and a 2nd for of I.D. He even presented a copy of the bank load.

I signed the title over and he was off. No bill of sale was needed.

In my case we were both good honest guys. I would not recomend this with just anyone.

My only advice would be to get a copy of his DL. If you wrote a $50 check at the store you would have to present it so why should this be any different.