theHODLgoat on Nostr: First, research reliability and customer satisfaction for the particular year and ...

First, research reliability and customer satisfaction for the particular year and model you are looking at. You need to be choosing the correct type of vehicle before worrying about the individual one you’ve located.
Then when you have found a potential purchase, check with Carfax and autocheck to help look for title issues and accidents. Third, if you can afford it and seller is willing to cooperate, I would hire a highly rated local mobile mechanic to perform a full inspection and report on the vehicle.