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2019 Ram 2500 — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger — trying to narrow this down

DieselGalCommunity StarterMar 13, 20262019 Ram 2500 CumminsDetroit
2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 58,500 miles. I am selling privately for the first time. I want serious buyers to drive the car but do not want to be careless with keys, insurance, license info or where we meet. What is a sensible process? I am in Detroit.
apr
6.52
location
Detroit
term months
36
asking price
28000
dealer doc fee
699
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LongMilesTuner967Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 13, 2026permalink
Private-party deals fail on paperwork, not vibes. If the 2019 Ram 2500 still shows a lien, coordinate payoff with the lender before any cash changes hands. That's where I'd start. No need to make it theatrical. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. I'll update if anything new shows up.
RoadTripMechanicish788Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 13, 2026permalink
Same neighborhood, different next step: Meet at a bank or dealer title office for the 2019 Ram 2500, not a parking lot at night. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2019 Ram 2500 in Detroit with 58,500 miles. That's the whole play. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
NoMarkupGal502Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
I hear you, though I'd still want a second check. Meet at a bank or dealer title office for the 2019 Ram 2500, not a parking lot at night. Then you'll know the next fork. On “safest way to handle a test drive,” that was the fork that mattered for me. That's the whole play. That's my plan before I call anyone.
NoMarkupGal502Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 13, 2026permalink
Don't get cute with the meetup or the payment. A rushed deposit before you can inspect the 2019 Ram 2500 is enough reason to walk. Then you'll know the next fork. That's the whole play. If the title is messy I'm out, full stop.
ShopHauler301Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
Private-party deals fail on paperwork, not vibes. If the 2019 Ram 2500 still shows a lien, coordinate payoff with the lender before any cash changes hands. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2019 Ram 2500 in Detroit with 58,500 miles. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
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