Exterior
- Carfax
- Warranties
- Additional fees on sticker price
- Windshield and wipers
- Rust and water spots underneath and joints and motor
- Uneven wear?
- Spare tire
- Side view of body for straightness
- Should be dry, black/gray and no smoke
Engine
- Fluids, radiator
- Belts and hoses
- Battery life
- Turn on
- Start response
- Listen to sound
- Tail pipe: blue gray (oil), white gray (headgasket), black (rich fuel)
- Check lights and blinkers
Inside
- Gauges
- Buttons, knobs, latches, windows, doors
- Seat covers, floor, dash
- Test drive
- Steering
- Brakes
- Response
- Smoothness of ride