Attempted CraigsList Scam?

[Chocaholic]

Regardless of the possible circumstances, if there are any aspects of a transaction that give you pause.........pass. Simple advice that has served me well over the years.

I'd say this qualifies.

[nostatic]

Originally Posted by widebody911

One bit I forgot to add. This guy was possibly the worst driver I've ever ridden with (and I instructed for a few years). About as smooth as a milkshake made with broken glass, and the biggest traffic douchebag I've ever had the displeasure of riding with - ever. Cutting people off, absurd lane changes, riding people's bumpers - it's as if he learned to drive by playing Grand Theft Auto.

This alone would be enough to make me walk. Guys like this leave their bad juju in the car. Life if short, and there are plenty of nice cars (and people) out there.

[Tobra]

Originally Posted by masraum

If you have a loan on a car don't they usually require you too have full coverage?

Yes, and they get paid before you do if it gets wrecked.

When the little voice in your head is saying something ain't quite right, you walk away.

[1-ev.com]

are there any 3rd party entity in CA, such as Title Co or you buddy Used car dealer can be as intermediary in this deal, presuming few hundred bucks cost worth of try to use their service in this case...

[aigel]

Probably not a scam but too much weirdness to deal with. The driving would have scared me the most - cars can take some abuse, but it isn't great if they run it 100% all the time, potentially when cold too. I run across weirdo owners every now and then and don't deal with them.

I sure would have liked that car - can't beat black for the first 10 minutes after washing the car.

G