Used Car Purchase

* Dealership/owner status--KBB, Auto Trader, Edmunds, NIDA, Cars.com, AAA, Costco, or other

* BBB check

* Car status: Car Fax or other

* Price--is it within the KBB price range for make, model, & year?

* Car status--auto pre-purchase inspection for your area

* Warranty available--CarChex or other (AutoTrader says don't bother with a warranty)

* 27-Point Checklist

* How reliable is this car? J.D. Power &/or Consumer Reports