Trading in a car without a title?

Eaglesfan27 · 12-04-2009, 06:14 PM

I've been negotiating with the dealer via the internet and have reached a nice deal on a new car. I was all set to just walk in tomorrow, sign the papers, and have this over very smoothly. However, I just realized I've somehow misplaced my title on my trade in (a 2002 Toyota.) This is my first time ever having a trade-in to offer. Anyone think the dealer will take the trade-in without a title or is this going to delay the deal? FWIW, the registration does have the title number on the bottom of it.

k0ruptr · 12-04-2009, 06:17 PM

Doubt they will take it, can't you get a copy from the DMV?

mauchow · 12-04-2009, 06:19 PM

Replacement title costs $20, sir.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-04-2009, 06:20 PM

Yeah, I know a replacement title is easy to get. I was just hoping to do the no fuss, no mess approach to getting rid of this car even though I know I'd take a slight hit on the profit by selling it to a dealer.

I guess I could just deal with selling it on Craigslist or one of the other suggestions mentioned in the thread I found on here, once I get a replacement title from the DMV.

tucker rocky · 12-04-2009, 06:42 PM

Dealers only care about moving cars off the lot.
Doubt not having a title is going to be a problem.
They rather make a sale, than worry about the owner not having the title available.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-05-2009, 09:58 AM

Thanks guys. Apparently, tucker rocky is right. I just need to sign a release for them to take the car without the title. I'm waiting for them to complete the paperwork right now.

k0ruptr · 12-05-2009, 03:05 PM

well thats sweet. good to know.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-05-2009, 03:11 PM

I also had to pay money (the cost of a new title) and sign a limited power of attorney giving them permission to obtain a new title on my behalf. I also promised to sign over the new title once it comes in, I won't get my permanent plates until I do so. Overall, today was the best car buying experience I've ever had.

k0ruptr · 12-05-2009, 03:22 PM

What kind of car did you end up getting anyway? just wondering...

Eaglesfan27 · 12-05-2009, 03:27 PM

An 09 Infiniti G37, they gave me the best deal of my various top choices, and they have excellent reviews on the various sites such as consumer reports among others.

k0ruptr · 12-05-2009, 03:37 PM

damn nice...

Flasch186 · 12-05-2009, 04:14 PM

pix plz k thx

lighthousekeeper · 12-05-2009, 04:43 PM

awesome, now i know what to do when i start stealing cars.

12-04-2009, 06:17 PM	#2
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	Doubt they will take it, can't you get a copy from the DMV? __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

12-04-2009, 06:20 PM	#4
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Yeah, I know a replacement title is easy to get. I was just hoping to do the no fuss, no mess approach to getting rid of this car even though I know I'd take a slight hit on the profit by selling it to a dealer. I guess I could just deal with selling it on Craigslist or one of the other suggestions mentioned in the thread I found on here, once I get a replacement title from the DMV. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 12-04-2009 at 06:20 PM.

12-05-2009, 09:58 AM	#6
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Thanks guys. Apparently, tucker rocky is right. I just need to sign a release for them to take the car without the title. I'm waiting for them to complete the paperwork right now. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

12-05-2009, 03:05 PM	#7
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	well thats sweet. good to know. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

12-05-2009, 03:11 PM	#8
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I also had to pay money (the cost of a new title) and sign a limited power of attorney giving them permission to obtain a new title on my behalf. I also promised to sign over the new title once it comes in, I won't get my permanent plates until I do so. Overall, today was the best car buying experience I've ever had. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

12-04-2009, 06:19 PM	#3
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Replacement title costs $20, sir.

12-04-2009, 06:42 PM	#5
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Dealers only care about moving cars off the lot. Doubt not having a title is going to be a problem. They rather make a sale, than worry about the owner not having the title available.

12-05-2009, 03:22 PM	#9
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	What kind of car did you end up getting anyway? just wondering... __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

12-05-2009, 03:27 PM	#10
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	An 09 Infiniti G37, they gave me the best deal of my various top choices, and they have excellent reviews on the various sites such as consumer reports among others. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 12-05-2009 at 03:28 PM.

12-05-2009, 03:37 PM	#11
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	damn nice... __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

12-05-2009, 04:14 PM	#12
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	pix plz k thx __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

12-05-2009, 04:43 PM	#13
lighthousekeeper College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	awesome, now i know what to do when i start stealing cars. __________________ ...

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