Buying used, what to check/look for?

Originally Posted by kenchan

check the paint from different angles in the sun and under lighting.

check for any other body work done... scratches around fender bolts, check door jams, etc. have them lift the car so you can check the undercarriage.

check to see if the car was ever modded... marks on bolts, nuts on suspension, intake, etc.

check oil level... might had oil burning issues.

if you're anal, bring a friend with you to measure the wheel base and compare left and right side from center of front wheel cap to rear wheel cap. this tells if it had suspension damage or frame damage.

etc. etc. etc.