[ernie]

Originally Posted by octothorp

Thanks for the advice. Wouldn't a thorough inspection by an independent mechanic reveal whether this particular car had a shady history and whether the car had any serious issues that the dealer was trying to hide?

It would likely tell you if it had been in an accident but necessarily other more routine repairs on parts that keep on failing if the car was a lemon. But certainly do an independent inspection as you will want to know if you will be spending hundreds of dollars on brakes or other stuff the week after you buy it.