X@ shawnssadler is on top of it.... could be legit. I'd think about mentioning running the numbers and seeing how the guy reacts to that. If it's hot and transported halfway across the country it may or may not show up as stolen but if he KNOWS it's hot, he'll be REAL jumpy when you mention something about running the VIN on it. Mention that your really good friend's dad is a cop too.
Don't forget that third option..... that could be the pay-off on it and the guy wants you to "take over payments". Be wary...