Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
I don't think there's any way around them knowing that I'll be flying in, I would much rather be upfront with them when they ask.
I really really like the idea of having the negotiations/paper work done prior to me going out there. Perhaps I can fax most of the paperwork and wait to do the final signing when I get there? I'd much rather deal with the hassle before hand.
I think how the salesmen reacts to me nit picking about details will speak volumes on if the car is truly tip top. I mean a car with less than 10k miles
should be okay but I will certainly nit pick away.
I also feel like building a good relationship with them will help me get the price a little lower.
Oh and the keys.. Make sure they have the goddamn keys. Got it.
