Man, I love all the tough-talking answers - the guy only co-signed the loan in the 1st place.  
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				...lesson learned. If you can't do something on your own don't do it at all. 
			
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 Exactly.  
Lesson #2: Never co-sign a loan for anyone.  Nothing wrecks a friendship or family like money.
Not sure I would have done exactly what he did, but given he is on the legal hook for the loan if you default, I kind of understand.  If it were me, I'd make the payment, take the keys & car.  If another payment were missed, a for sale sign would be up, or doing what he did to make it easier to sell.
As co-signer I know he has certain legal rights.  Not sure about the details.