Short answer: Be wary of quotes that are far above everyone else's, that change when the buyer arrives, that ask for fees upfront, that cannot be put in writing or that pressure you to decide immediately, and equally of offers that are far below the others for the same car, because comparing several written quotes is the simplest way to see which are out of line.
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A price well above the market is often a way to get the car, followed by a reduction at the door.
Upfront fees
A legitimate buyer does not ask you to pay before they collect the car.
Compare several
Three written quotes quickly show which offers are outliers.
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