hi there, i just saw your question...as i am interested in purchasing a car...which sounds way to good to be true...i am hesitant and am looking everywhere for help....the situation you had explained is identical...she has just gotten divorced and is now living in the UK but is selling the car from Qld...free shipment etc etc....just out of curiosity what type of car were you planning on buying...the one i was interested in was a ford territory turbo ghia.....thank you for this...now i know for certain to stay away....and i should listen to my gut instincts more often....