buying cars over long distances question

I found my Dart on BBD.com Talked to the guy over the phone a couple of times, seemed like a straight shooter. He sent me pics of everything I asked for and answered every question. I sent him $500 by Paypal to hold the car. My buddy and I loaded up the truck and trailer and drove 8 hours to get there. Looked at the car, shook the guys hand and then went back to the local motel.



The next morning we went back and loaded it up in an ice storm and pulled it TWELVE hours home!!! Got home just in time to take the wife out to dinner on her birthday!!!