Ask dealer if they will tell you prior owner and call him. If you get the name, it's a good sign dealer has nothing to hide. If car was bought at auction and last owner is not accessible, spend a couple hundred dollars to have a mechanic go over it carefully. Incidentally, since the price of the new models is lower and sales are tapering this time of year, see how close you are to being able to afford a new one, or maybe find a left over 2013. Less chance of "buying some else's troubles" that way. I've had my 2009 for four years now and I've had no problems other than TSB's and recalls---but I have only 12,000 miles on her.
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