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2021 Honda CR-V — private seller still has a loan on the car — second opinion before I spend money

DetailLearner158Community StarterMay 11, 20262021 Honda CR-V EX-LAtlanta
I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand. What is the safest way to handle payoff, lien release, payment and possession? Interested in real owner experience more than guesses.
apr
1.56
location
Atlanta
trade in
term months
36
asking price
58000
dealer addons
2495
dealer doc fee
85
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11 replies

DetailLearner158Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 11, 2026permalink
Update from me — I asked for a buyer’s order and finally have sale price, fees, and trade on separate lines.
GarageWeekend176Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 11, 2026permalink
If it were mine, I would not send a deposit before I have seen the 2021 Honda CR-V and the title situation.
BatteryDriverCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 11, 2026permalink
One thing that mattered for me: compare the out-the-door number on the 2021 Honda CR-V, not the monthly payment.
TowDaily488Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 12, 2026permalink
Small add: compare the out-the-door number on the 2021 Honda CR-V, not the monthly payment.
GarageWeekend176Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 11, 2026permalink
I would start here: get insurance quotes before you fall in love with the 2021 Honda CR-V — that flipped a deal for me in Atlanta.
TorqueFan276Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 11, 2026permalink
I would start here: if one piece of the deal looks too good, look at add-ons, doc fees, and rate.
RoadTraveler73Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 12, 2026permalink
If it were mine, get insurance quotes before you fall in love with the 2021 Honda CR-V — that flipped a deal for me in Atlanta.
BoxerMechanicish467Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 12, 2026permalink
If it were mine, if one piece of the deal looks too good, look at add-ons, doc fees, and rate.
DealFan254Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 12, 2026permalink
One thing that mattered for me: compare the out-the-door number on the 2021 Honda CR-V, not the monthly payment. That is from a 2021 Honda CR-V in Atlanta, so take the climate with a grain of salt.
BatteryDriverCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 12, 2026permalink
One thing that mattered for me: keep sale price, trade, and financing on separate lines so a “good payment” cannot hide a worse car price.
GarageWeekend176Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 12, 2026permalink
I would start here: get insurance quotes before you fall in love with the 2021 Honda CR-V — that flipped a deal for me in Atlanta. That is from a 2021 Honda CR-V in Atlanta, so take the climate with a grain of salt.
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