dreamin510 Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 I am looking at a pretty good deal for a 510, but the guy doesnt have the title. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 What happened to the title . You should talk to your local dmv and figure out your options and make sure it is not stolen Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 have the VIN checked before handing any cash over, have the current owner go into the DMV with you Quote Link to comment
dreamin510 Posted July 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 The guy said that he bought it from somebody else without a title. Quote Link to comment
hobbes_the_cat Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 It can be done but is a little time consuming. Each state is different as far as title laws. If he bought it without a title you should check with state patrol to see if its stolen. then see if DMV will give you the PO's name and contact info, if you find him have him sign a release of interest form and BAM, get a title. OR up here in Washington if you get a bill of sale from they guy even if its not in his name, and the vin doesn't turn up stolen after being inspected by the state patrol, the DMV will issue an "ownership in doubt" registration for 3 years. after waiting the 3 yrs they give you a clean title. So if MO's laws are similar you should get this thing cheap since it will be a pain to get the title AND if it IS stolen but not reported yet and the registered owner shows up two years into your waiting period, he gets the car back! So you better trust the guy your buying from.;) Quote Link to comment
Elkie Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 http://www.dmv.com/mo/missouri/custom-vehicle-registration That link includes antique title info, which is your best bet. There are other ways but that usually is the easiest. Kansas is much easier to get a antique title, but it has to be at least 30 years old. On a side note I called the highway patrol once to check a vin to see if it was stolen before I bought, they told me they couldn't unless they were doing an inspection. Which to me seems like they are promoting the purchase of stolen vehicles, as you usually buy it before you take it in for inspection. Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 In WA/ID, you can fill out paperwork to request an officer come check the vin of a vehicle to make sure it's not stolen. I luckily have a buddy in law enforcement, so i just call him and he calls me back. :) Fringe benefits. Quote Link to comment
dreamin510 Posted July 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 you guys know of any sites that can give me a free vin check? I am having trouble decoding this VIN. I have 11 numbers in this VIN Quote Link to comment
hobbes_the_cat Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Old vin's were shorter than most newer cars, so carfax and others won't recognize it. Quote Link to comment
APOD Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I live in Missouri and have had the same issue I was told I would have to go see a judge and have an attorney represent the courts for ownership. Something any lawyer should do for cheap and no problem if its just a simple bill of sale no title thing and the vin has been cleared buy the MSHP. Is the car your looking at in Oklahoma by chance? Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 No. I've been burned twice, and will never buy another vehicle without a title. Quote Link to comment
imtb Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 If you can get it cheap enough for a parts car maybe but, my opionion would be the money your going to pay a lawyer and the red tape BS, would be Buy one from Cali with a clean tittle and have it shipped here. Quote Link to comment
dreamin510 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 If you can get it cheap enough for a parts car maybe but, my opionion would be the money your going to pay a lawyer and the red tape BS, would be Buy one from Cali with a clean tittle and have it shipped here. Thanks, don't you guys worry about what shape the car is in? If you get it shipped do you guys fly out and look at the car first? Just curious I've never bought a car so far away. Quote Link to comment
dreamin510 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 imtb, if you ever want to part with your 510 let me know. I'm probably a couple miles from you. Quote Link to comment
Shagy Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 my 69 had a title..but it had passed through 3 people w/out being transfered...it was a little task but I now have it in my hand. Do like others suggested, research the VIN 1st. No shipping a car, I was lucky enough to have a list member where my 71 was taking pictures of the car for me and checking it out. I didnt see the car in person untill it showed up @ the shop. Quote Link to comment
Shagy Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 If you can get it cheap enough for a parts car maybe but, my opionion would be the money your going to pay a lawyer and the red tape BS, would be Buy one from Cali with a clean tittle and have it shipped here. I've got one for him =) if he wants a wagon.... Quote Link to comment
dreamin510 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Haha Quote Link to comment
71DIMER Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Just ask pacific coast Datsun (Mark) how 'easy' the process is....he ended up trading his goon for a boat! Quote Link to comment
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