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The most common scam on craigslist is that the seller tells a story about how they have moved overseas or out of state. They will want you to pay via money order or wire the money, and they claim they will ship the car to you.
As rmay said, always pay in person with a clear title in your hand, after you fully inspect the vehicle. You should also verify by photo ID that the person selling you the car matches the name on the title. If they have the car, they have a drivers license. A common craigslist tactic is to buy a car, only have the previous owner sign, and then the new owner will attempt to resale the car for profit under the previous owners name.
If they don't respond to you, they are probably trying to scam. They won't waste time on people who seem knowledgeable about the used car buying process.
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