Well, there was a Craigslist ad for an 85 4Runner in Venice, CA. I responded saying that I'm very interested and have the cash so I'm not just a lookie lou. The guy has been really spotty in responding, never really answering any questions or sending more pics. The only pic he had on the ad was a far away pic of the truck in front of the ocean. Now the ad isn't up, but he did respond earlier saying he could show the truck Saturday. It's starting to feel really fishy. What do you guys think? If I were to drive down to see it I'd be taking my buddy with me who has his CCW. lol I just don't want to waste my time, get scammed, pulled into anything not on the up and up, or worse.
I always chuckle when I here people who were mugged, beaten up, sexually assaulted, etc., when they say things like "I had a funny feeling things were off with this person", or "The alley looked dangerous but it was a short cut and I wanted to get home quicker because it was raining". I chuckle not to be mean or because what happened to them is funny, but due to the irony of their situation. Their instincts were sounding all the bells and whistles, the very same instincts that our ancestors spent millions of years honing, yet they talk themselves out of listening to them, or rationalize the feelings away. Your insight is likely right, you should follow what your instincts are telling.
If you do decide to go and look at it, your friend with the CCW is a good start, but that doesn't mean you are safe, if it were I, I would meet as close to the police station or fire station as I could, or his house, definitely not a shopping center parking lot, gas station or fast food joint.
