Sorry to bring up this old topic, but I would like to say that it's great that you did your due diligence and gathered all the necessary information about the vehicle. I suggest using an escrow service, such as PayPal or Escrow, which acts as a neutral third party. That way, you can place funds in Escrow, and the seller can ship the car knowing the payment is secure. Once you receive the vehicle and verify its condition, the funds can be released to the seller. This provides a balance of protection for both parties. You can also negotiate the cost to ship a vehicle to consider all the nuances. Good luck in your negotiations, and I hope the deal goes smoothly and successfully!