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Originally Posted by power

Thank you!
Yes, that is what I would do normally. But this dealership is 2.5 hours from where I live and where our car mechanic’s workshop is. Pre-purchase will not work out unfortunately. It is a challenging market to buy a car. This one checked most boxes for me. The dealership showed me their report in which a water pump needed to be replaced and they have done it. In addition, they’ve put new tires and replaced 2 break pads.

I would make sure you get a copy of the "five day" return policy well in advance before you buy to confirm all details and no hidden exceptions, such as a mileage limit. Have it read by several people to ensure no hidden exception gimmicks in the fine print.