1. Leaks
   a. Oil
   b. gearbox
   c. PS
   d. PB
   e. rear end
   f. water inside the car
   g. steering rack

2. battery
   a. age
   b. rust in fender

3. electrical stuff
   a. windows up/down
   b. headlights
   c. Tail lights: high, low and fog
   d. flashers
   e. turn signals
   f. sunroof open/close
   g. OBC
   h. radio/cassette
   i. wipers/washer
   j. defroster

4. VIN
   a. main
   b. fenders

5. Heater & A/C
   a. heat - hot!
   b. A/C cold
   c. fan - all 4 speeds

6. body
   a. fenders
   b. bumpers
   c. doors open/close
   d. hood up/down
   e. trunk
   f. no rust
   g. rockers

7. underneath
   a. leaks (see 1)
   b. muffler
   c. boots
   d. brake hoses
   e. bushings
   f. cat
 
8. wheels/suspension
   a. tires: make, model, wear pattern
   b. spare
   c. jack
   d. brakes & pads
   e. wheel damage
   f. strut leaks
   g. how to check for strut mount problems?

9. engine
   a. cold start
   b. vacuum check
   c. oil appearance
   d. camshaft/rocker appearence
   e. coolant
   f. PS fluid
   g. brake fluid
   h. idle: smooth, no valve tap
   i. wiring

10. gearbox
    a. clutch engagement
    b. shift linkage
    c. synchros
    d. no noise

11. interior
    a. water stains (see 1)
    b. drivers seat condition: no rockers!
    c. headliner intact
    d. door trim intact
    f. brake reserve
    g. parking brake

12. drive
    a. startup: how long does it take?
    b. clutch action: chatter or take-up at end of travel?
    c. brake feel: warped rotors or low pedal?
    d. gearshift feel: synchros shot?
    e. acceleration: hesitation?
    f. stopping: ABS?
    g. temperature
    h. oil pressure