Need advice buying a car long distance

I've bought several cars on eBay. Sent a small deposit and we agreed final payment would not be done until I drove the car. Got on a plane or drove to pick it up.

I also used to transport high dollar vintage cars. We mostly did wire transfers between banks. I was a designated rep for my regular buyers... I would do an inspection and give a thumbs up or down to the buyer. I spent over a million bucks on a couple deals... but mostly cars between $30-100k.

If you have a faint heart buying long distance may not be for you.