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2021 Audi A6 — safest way to handle a test drive with a stranger

CamberPilotCommunity StarterSep 13, 20252021 Audi A6 PrestigeNationwide
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.
apr
9.03
location
Nationwide
trade in
term months
36
asking price
21000
dealer doc fee
1299
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MarketNomad750Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 13, 2025permalink
Don't get cute with the meetup or the payment. Meet at a bank or dealer title office for the 2021 Audi A6, not a parking lot at night. I'd do that before spending real money. That's the whole play. Not wiring anything in the meantime.
WeekendDriver549Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 14, 2025permalink
Don't get cute with the meetup or the payment. If the 2021 Audi A6 still shows a lien, coordinate payoff with the lender before any cash changes hands. That's where I'd start. That's the whole play. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
CommuterFan808Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 14, 2025permalink
I'd treat this like cash with a paper trail. If the 2021 Audi A6 still shows a lien, coordinate payoff with the lender before any cash changes hands. I'd do that before spending real money. On “safest way to handle a test drive,” that was the fork that mattered for me. That's the sequence I'd use. If GAP is bundled I'm making them unbundle it.
ShiftDIYerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 14, 2025permalink
I'd treat this like cash with a paper trail. Independent PPI on the 2021 Audi A6 is cheap insurance versus a seller who “already had a friend look at it.” Then you'll know the next fork. On “safest way to handle a test drive,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
ShiftDIYerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 14, 2025permalink
Private-party deals fail on paperwork, not vibes. Meet at a bank or dealer title office for the 2021 Audi A6, not a parking lot at night. Then you'll know the next fork. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
CamberPilotCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 16, 2025permalink
PPI is scheduled. I'm not depositing until I see the 2021 Audi A6 notes. Not letting add-ons ride along because everyone does.
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