Ensure the seller has a in their name. "Title jumping" (selling a car without registering it in their name first) is illegal in many places and makes it a nightmare for you to get plates.
Pull the oil dipstick. If it looks like chocolate milk, walk away (head gasket failure). If it smells burnt, the engine is tired. i need to buy a used car for cheap
Pontiac Vibe (it’s a Toyota Matrix in disguise), Buick LeSabre (the 3800 engine is legendary), or older Ford Crown Victorias. 3. Marketplace over Dealerships Ensure the seller has a in their name