Same guy, slightly different MO. He sent me a text message to my cell phone# that was listed on Autotrader.com. He sent the text using a free service from 'textforfree.org.' which allows the sender to specify their own email address, and it does not show a phone number. The address that the text message comes from is:
[email protected]
The reply to email address is:
[email protected]
Never deal with people who won't give you their name, address, and phone number, and a copy of a drivers license and major credit card to test drive. I will say, Autotrader has some good info on staying safe.
Hope this helps others.