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VNG704 · 08-31-2014, 11:45 AM

Buying a used car from craigslist out of state. I understand that when the seller wants the funds wired, that is a red flag because you can't get the money back if something happens and usually they want it wired before hand? From my research online, I should be walking away because of that. But say it is wired after you've driven the car, is that okay? I prefer a check but the guy wants it wired. I guess the form of payment doesn't matter if it's after you've driven the car. Everything seems to be okay with this seller and his story except the fact that he only wants the money wired. I'm just a noob about this. Anyone with experience want to chime in?

silviasandbeer · 08-31-2014, 12:02 PM

if you can have it written up and signed by him saying that your transfering money to his account for purchase of said vehicle i think itd be okay ?? anyone got more insight to that??

if you like the car and have seen it in person why cant you just give him straight up cash and drive off

TMW · 08-31-2014, 02:19 PM

if you've met with the guy in person and driven the car just pay him in cash...

DJ 21o3 · 08-31-2014, 02:35 PM

Cash or Cashier's Check is the only way I would ever let someone purchase a car from me. Never wire money unless you are standing next to them as you wire the cash, or you already have the car.

VNG704 · 09-02-2014, 06:44 AM

I will be with him and the car. We will write a bill of sale with both signatures. Thanks.

08-31-2014, 11:45 AM	#1
VNG704 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,575 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Wiring funds, buying private car sales Buying a used car from craigslist out of state. I understand that when the seller wants the funds wired, that is a red flag because you can't get the money back if something happens and usually they want it wired before hand? From my research online, I should be walking away because of that. But say it is wired after you've driven the car, is that okay? I prefer a check but the guy wants it wired. I guess the form of payment doesn't matter if it's *after* you've driven the car. Everything seems to be okay with this seller and his story except the fact that he only wants the money wired. I'm just a noob about this. Anyone with experience want to chime in?

08-31-2014, 02:19 PM	#3
TMW Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: next level Posts: 1,207 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	if you've met with the guy in person and driven the car just pay him in cash... __________________ @tannermwilson

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08-31-2014, 02:35 PM	#4
DJ 21o3 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 353 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cash or Cashier's Check is the only way I would ever let someone purchase a car from me. Never wire money unless you are standing next to them as you wire the cash, or you already have the car.

09-02-2014, 06:44 AM	#5
VNG704 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,575 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	I will be with him and the car. We will write a bill of sale with both signatures. Thanks.