Or find someone local to do a walkaround, hand over the payment and take the title for you.
I planned on doing this with my 300 in Raleigh, but timing didn't work out for a local friend. I tried to find a local laywer to do this, but none that I spoke to wanted to do it. Dunno why. Liability? It made me feel better that the seller had no problem with either of these issues, and in the end I sent her a check, got the title in return mail, registered the car in MA, flew down and drove it home. Next time I *will* withhold payment until I have physically inspected the car, or at minimum, had someone knowledgeable that I *trust* inspect the car. Local mechanic that inspected it for me was an idiot. Didn't catch badly worn tires or warped rotors. I would have negotiated a couple of other minor issues. And I consider myself lucky! Lee
