Trading in a car without a title?

[Eaglesfan27]

I've been negotiating with the dealer via the internet and have reached a nice deal on a new car. I was all set to just walk in tomorrow, sign the papers, and have this over very smoothly. However, I just realized I've somehow misplaced my title on my trade in (a 2002 Toyota.) This is my first time ever having a trade-in to offer. Anyone think the dealer will take the trade-in without a title or is this going to delay the deal? FWIW, the registration does have the title number on the bottom of it.

[k0ruptr]

Doubt they will take it, can't you get a copy from the DMV?

[mauchow]

Replacement title costs $20, sir.

[Eaglesfan27]

Yeah, I know a replacement title is easy to get. I was just hoping to do the no fuss, no mess approach to getting rid of this car even though I know I'd take a slight hit on the profit by selling it to a dealer.

I guess I could just deal with selling it on Craigslist or one of the other suggestions mentioned in the thread I found on here, once I get a replacement title from the DMV.

[tucker rocky]

Dealers only care about moving cars off the lot.
Doubt not having a title is going to be a problem.
They rather make a sale, than worry about the owner not having the title available.

[Eaglesfan27]

Thanks guys. Apparently, tucker rocky is right. I just need to sign a release for them to take the car without the title. I'm waiting for them to complete the paperwork right now.

[k0ruptr]

well thats sweet. good to know.

[Eaglesfan27]

I also had to pay money (the cost of a new title) and sign a limited power of attorney giving them permission to obtain a new title on my behalf. I also promised to sign over the new title once it comes in, I won't get my permanent plates until I do so. Overall, today was the best car buying experience I've ever had.

[k0ruptr]

What kind of car did you end up getting anyway? just wondering...

[Eaglesfan27]

An 09 Infiniti G37, they gave me the best deal of my various top choices, and they have excellent reviews on the various sites such as consumer reports among others.

[k0ruptr]

damn nice...

[Flasch186]

pix plz k thx

[lighthousekeeper]

awesome, now i know what to do when i start stealing cars.