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2020 GMC Yukon — private seller still has a loan on the car

DealTraveler643Community StarterJun 3, 20262020 GMC Yukon DenaliOrlando
2020 GMC Yukon Denali, about 45,000 miles. I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand.
apr
9.11
location
Orlando
trade in
ppi planned
term months
60
asking price
30500
dealer addons
895
dealer doc fee
1299
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TrackDriver444Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 3, 2026permalink
Don't get cute with the meetup or the payment. Meet at a bank or dealer title office for the 2020 GMC Yukon, not a parking lot at night. That's where I'd start. Do that first. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. If the title is messy I'm out, full stop.
ProjectNomad253Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
Title status is the whole conversation. Meet at a bank or dealer title office for the 2020 GMC Yukon, not a parking lot at night. Then you'll know the next fork. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
DealTraveler643Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
Quick update: a second 2020 GMC Yukon quote made the first offer look ordinary. That's my plan before I call anyone.
QuietGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
Don't get cute with the meetup or the payment. If the 2020 GMC Yukon still shows a lien, coordinate payoff with the lender before any cash changes hands. Then you'll know the next fork. Do that first. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. Calling insurance in the morning before I reply to the desk.
BatteryEnthusiast712Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 4, 2026permalink
Private-party deals fail on paperwork, not vibes. If the 2020 GMC Yukon still shows a lien, coordinate payoff with the lender before any cash changes hands. That's where I'd start. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' If they only talk monthly I'm walking.
CamberOwnerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 5, 2026permalink
Title status is the whole conversation. Meet at a bank or dealer title office for the 2020 GMC Yukon, not a parking lot at night. Then you'll know the next fork. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
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