things dont sound right here if i was buying a car and didnt get title cause deal wasnt complete then i wouldnt drive away and on other hand i wouldnt let it leave till payed for my personal opinion is that pay 1000 to get title and both walk a way with life lesson dont leave till both sides are satisfied no title i would have walked away and damn sure would have made sure of price on this one here woulda brought first amount as insurance incase the other deal fell through on sellers part JMO