How do I handle a car sale gone wrong?

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I entered into an agreement with a friend for the purchase of my 1997 turbocharged eclipse. At the time I didn't have the resources to dedicate my time to fixing it and offered him a wonderful deal.

About a year later and numerous payments missing, I need money and he seems to keep feeding me excuses as to why he can't pay me. He's even gone as far to say he can't afford to fix the car. I know this is untrue.

What legal actions must I take to reacquire the car? I have the title still. The only part of the agreement I lack is a written statement. There are numerous people that witnessed the transaction and some of his previous payments as well.
The car was decently modified with over 1,000 worth of extras.

-Apex front mount
-3" intercooler piping
-HKS SSQV
-264/272 cams
-Big 16g turbo
-Walboro fuel pump
-Evo injectors
-HID's
-Newly rebuilt transmission ~ 1,500.00
-AFC
-Manual boost controller
-Carbon fiber hood
-2" drop with camber kits
-Kit of all poly. mounts
The title still remains in my name. He has paid 1,300 in total. The original agreement was 200-300 a month and the final cost of the car was 4,500. He is claiming that I should give him his 1,300 back and just take the car.

I lost out on the opportunity to sell the car while it stayed in my possession, so I don't know the shape of the car.
 
first lesson never sell and/or buy a car from a friend...because they wont be a friend for long after that
 
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