Am i getting scammed?

[oLemurs]

So ive been looking for a 240sx for the past few years, i recently think i have just found one. after searching just about once per day i found this blue s14 now i know it needs a new engine, that is fine. i specifically want one with a running motor so i dont have to trailer it back, and i guarantee my family will not let me buy it if they know it dosnt have a motor. i was planning on getting a sr20 to swap into it. back to the story, i have been fixing up my grandpas 1978 buick regal to sell for a while now so i have a space in the garage for the 240. so i messaged the dude to figure out what was going on, we had plans to meet up today (feb 14th) but he told me that he didnt have his name on the title last minute. he said something about taxes, that would take a week or two to get his name on it. so today he messaged me saying he sent it in and is getting his name on the title. what im worried about is if i could possibly be getting scammed. below i will attatch all of the screenshots of our convo and i need to see what you guys think. the only reason i think this price is reasonable is because the frame rails dont have rust, the car has a full interior, and is the s14 which i prefer. this is my first car im ever buying and my parents want nothing to do with it (my dad actually dosnt want me to buy another car) i have a good reliable daily also so this is just a project car. also please dont contact this guy because like i said ive been searching for months/ years for a clean 240.
(im posting the whole convo so you know everything i know)

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Yeah just wait until he gets the title.
He sounds like he's telling the truth, but its still not worth taking the risk. Once he's got your cash, there's no reason for him to follow through and get you the title later.

[oLemurs]

Yeah just wait until he gets the title.
He sounds like he's telling the truth, but its still not worth taking the risk. Once he's got your cash, there's no reason for him to follow through and get you the title later.

alright thank you man, the only reason why i haven't flaked out yet is because the car is so clean. so as long as he has the title in hand and i give him cash, he fills out a bill of sale and gives me the title, after that i take it to the dmv right? EDIT he responded and told me that he should have it in 2 weeks which is when i am going to look at it. if he dosnt have the title, like you said, im not going to take the risk.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Or wait til he has the title to even go look at it. Not sure how far it is from you, but I wouldn't even take the time to look at it without the title.

[oLemurs]

Or wait til he has the title to even go look at it. Not sure how far it is from you, but I wouldn't even take the time to look at it without the title.

update on the situation: there recently was another 95 240sx put up for sale last night, has alot more rust on the rockers and rear quarter panels, but is auto and has a good motor. im considering this one as long as the frame is good.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Rust is a b**** man... if you don't have access to a welder, you might want to stay away.

[oLemurs]

Rust is a b**** man... if you don't have access to a welder, you might want to stay away.

Just an update, also i do have a welder. today i went to look at the car, went to his place 30 minute drive and he told me he couldnt get it to idle after waiting for 15 more minutes. afterwards he tried so hard to get me to buy it, he sayd " you could toe it" and "im going to change the price on craigslist to 2500 if you dont pick it up today"

[PapaSmurf2k3]

That sucks

[Lowes11]

Something will happen. I think everything happens for a reason.

[AZhitman]

Yeah, I'd stay the hell away from that much rust.

To see those rockers, the frame rails are toast. Period. Rust doesn't give a damn, and it's easy to spray undercoating on it and hide it. Run away.

Also, a couple suggestions: When discussing buying a car, don't get distracted. No one cares about the seller's other car, you can discuss that after the deal. Also, don't say, "that doesn't look too bad" or "one cylinder isn't a big deal." Those are both huge issues. The seller isn't your buddy, he wants to make as much $ on the deal as he can... he needs to see you as a critical thinker with something he wants ($) and if you can devalue what he's selling, within reason, you'll pull a good deal.

But that car is not a deal.

[oLemurs]

Yeah, I'd stay the hell away from that much rust.

To see those rockers, the frame rails are toast. Period. Rust doesn't give a damn, and it's easy to spray undercoating on it and hide it. Run away.

Also, a couple suggestions: When discussing buying a car, don't get distracted. No one cares about the seller's other car, you can discuss that after the deal. Also, don't say, "that doesn't look too bad" or "one cylinder isn't a big deal." Those are both huge issues. The seller isn't your buddy, he wants to make as much $ on the deal as he can... he needs to see you as a critical thinker with something he wants ($) and if you can devalue what he's selling, within reason, you'll pull a good deal.

But that car is not a deal.

yea i went to look at it and apparently he ran out of gas, highly doubt it but i told him to f*** off and drove home. the whole way home he was saying hes going to put a new motor in it but then the price is 4500, and he said hes chaning the price immediately to 2500