Yep, I would just sign the title over and call the $500 a wash. The sooner the better, as he needs to get that thing registered legally in his name.

 

That's actually exactly what happened. Signed the title over yesterday and kept the wheels. He apologized when I met with him, said he was really stressed at work when he talked to me. So all and all it worked out

Just gotta get rid of the wheels now...

 

glad to hear it worked out.

 

All's well that ends well. Sorry to hear about your troubles. Based on this story and others I've heard over the years, I'll never sell a vehicle privately- I always use whatever I might have as trade in, that way you're dealing strictly with professionals. Yeah I know they'll try their best to rip you off andyou won't get as much money for the vehicle, but it's a helluva lot easier and much less hassle in the long run. And if they're morons, as many of them can be, you'll usually know that right up front andcan always take your business elsewhere.