Need advice buying a car long distance

When I purchased out of state in cash, but I'm sure a loan could work the same way once all paperwork is signed, I called ahead to a Wells Fargo in the town with the car and "ordered" the cash I needed. They said they don't always keep extra cash.

Told the seller if I decided to buy, we would meet at the bank. I'll give him the cash, he signs over the title. But I made the trip to see the car in person to make sure it was what I wanted. Before that though, I paid for an inspection that included 70 photos and a video of it running.

Worked out perfectly! That was 9 years ago and I'm still in touch with the seller!