[remedy451]

Hey folks,

Well I'm in the final stages of purchasing a 2002 996 C4S from Scottsdale, Arizona. This is the first time that I am purchasing a vehicle from the US, let alone purchasing a vehicle without ever having seen it. So needless to say I'm being overly cautious.

My question to the forum is how do I ensure that the current owner follows through on the sale after the money has been handed over to him. This is what I've arranged so far:

1. The local dealer did the inspection and said that an oil change, though not needed, would be a good idea since the car has been sitting idle. So I'm going to have the seller take the car to the dealer for that at which time he will leave all the keys, transferred title, prior service records, etc. with the dealer.

2. The shipper (more than likely TFX) will pick up the vehicle from the dealer once they're done with the oil change.

The only issue is that of the money. I was thinking of couriering the bank draft to the dealer and having them hold it until the seller brought the car in for the oil change but they won't do that. They are only willing to hold the car and the paperwork/keys/stuff.

Any suggestions on how to provide the funds to the seller only after his delivery of the vehicle to the dealer that would sit will with both myself and the seller?

Thanks again for all the assistance! Sooooooooooooo close now!