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2025 Toyota Camry — buying a car 1,200 miles away without seeing it — second opinion before I spend money

CamberDriverCommunity StarterAug 22, 20262025 Toyota Camry XSEAtlanta

2025 Toyota Camry XSE, about 19,500 miles. A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person. What is the best remote-buy checklist before sending money? I am in Atlanta. I would rather test this logically than replace parts. I am trying not to assume the first explanation I see online.

apr: 3.07
location: Atlanta
ppi planned
term months: 48
asking price: 8500
dealer addons: 1495
dealer doc fee: 499

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FlatSixDad488Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 22, 2026permalink

Private-party deals fail on paperwork, not vibes. A rushed deposit before you can inspect the 2025 Toyota Camry is enough reason to walk. Then you'll know the next fork. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. If they only talk monthly I'm walking.

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