[racer]

1) It is hard to get cash. It means his local bank needs to have the available funds on site. Not a lot of banks have/do this (Then again, I don't know if the car is selling for $500 or $50,000. Within reason cash can work. I think once you get over about $10K banks and others (irs etc) start getting suspicious)

2) Sounds good, but that takes a lot of trust on BOTH parties. What if he wrecks the car driving home? Now you are out a car and money, no?

3) Wire transfer is the most secure method, imho.

4) No sales on a Sunday.

5) Don't get suckered in by the appeal of the sale. Set ground rules. Maybe get him to send a sizeable deposit to "hold the car". Make it refundable if you want, that's your call.

If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Trust your gut. There will be other buyers, but it may take some time. Not sure how badly you must sell your car though.