[villagetinker]

OP, reminds me of when I purchased a new 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible, paid CASH, well actually a check. A month later, I had not received the title. Then I got a bill from Chrysler LEASING. Long story short, it took several phone calls, and the threat of involving lawyers to have this fixed. Fast forward to 2005, and I purchased a new Dodge Magnum, all the paperwork was made up, paid in full by check, four weeks later No title. Called, found out I did NOT own the car!! The dealer pulled the WRONG title for the vehicle (they pulled the paperwork for a Jeep). Finally got my paper work, after several calls, the one thing that was great, was because of their mistake, the Jeep was now a USED vehicle!!
SO, the last car I bought, I double checked all of the paperwork before I left with the car. As for trade in or buying my car, I sold all of my cars myself, the dealers never offered anything close to market value. Sorry for your hassle, but thank you for the warning.