Should I buy this truck?

[5030]

I recently was in the process of buying a used trailer. I asked the seller for a copy of the title. He sent me a picture of the title and the bill of sale, and the numbers did not match. I walked away from the deal.

Interesting. Around here (Michigan) trailers have no titles, just bills of sale.

 

[4570Man]

Interesting. Around here (Michigan) trailers have no titles, just bills of sale.

This is from your states website so that would appear to be incorrect except for trailers under 2500 pounds. Tennessee trailers definitely have titles.

 

[4570Man]

I recently was in the process of buying a used trailer. I asked the seller for a copy of the title. He sent me a picture of the title and the bill of sale, and the numbers did not match. I walked away from the deal.

I wouldn’t lose any sleep over what a bill of sale says. If the title vin number and the vin stamped on the frame doesn’t match that would be a problem.

 

[LittleBittyBigJohn]

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[5030]

I wouldn’t lose any sleep over what a bill of sale says. If the title vin number and the vin stamped on the frame doesn’t match that would be a problem.

My Kauffman GN has no title and neither does the truck camper. Never has. Both insure and plate on the serial number.

 

[Hay Dude]

This one ticks maybe 2 of your many boxes...

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Has Manual transmission and bed is too short. I need a 24’-26’ bed (3 rows of 4x8’ long bales)
Also $10,000 more.
Nice truck, tho.

I attempted to contact the seller again and reiterated that I need a pic of the title and a pic of the door jamb sticker for assurance that they match.
Haven’t heard back.

I’m beginning to lose patience.

Found this, but big drop off in power (300 HP C-7) and Allison 3000.

 

[QRTRHRS]

No fuss no muss in KY. Went to the factory for my Gator. Got a bill of sale. Not taking it out of state so no need for a plate. If I were to take the bill of sale to there courthouse and get a title then I would pay a yearly license tax on it.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Hay Dude, what is the plan to finalize the deal and bring the truck home?

 

[4570Man]

My Kauffman GN has no title and neither does the truck camper. Never has. Both insure and plate on the serial number.

I assume they have a bill of origin. That’s what new trailers leave the factory with and they frequently aren’t titled to save taxes. If the first owner does title then the state takes the bill of origin and it’s sold with a title from then on.

 

[Hay Dude]

Hay Dude, what is the plan to finalize the deal and bring the truck home?

Make sure I see the title and make sure it matches the truck, but so far seller is unwilling. Only wants to reveal title to my bank.
I guess I could have said “I’m paying cash for it”, then maybe he would be more willing to show it to me?
I’m 1,000 miles away, so I at least want proof I’m getting a truck with a title.
Would prefer to have someone look at it, but I don’t have any contacts near Huntsville.
The VIN on the invoice checks out to be an ‘06 Sterling 9500 with a 12.7L Caterpillar engine. Last titled state was shown as TN. No accidents or recalls. No rebuilds or anything out of the ordinary.