Yeah... idea of paying 17k+ for a 11year old car with a lot of miles doesnt feel good. No matter how reliable the car will be. More on reddit.com

Also FYI If you try to estimate value using KBB and you input your contact info they will send it to dealers all over town who will immediately start calling/texting/emailing you. At least that happened to me. I've spent the last week clicking "opt out" and texting "STOP" to dealers around town. But I did find one that bought my car for a pretty good price. More on reddit.com

I also do not have a car right now (so no insurance) so I do not think I can even legally test drive it. if this were true, nobody could ever buy their first car. the current owner has the car insured already. google "how to buy a used car" and put in your state for any local specifics More on reddit.com

Hi, I bought a car off of Craigslist. First, go to visit the seller and test drive the car. Ask if you can arrange for a mechanic of your choice to check out the car. If you get agreement, return to take the car, or else maybe the owner will take the car to your mechanic. Give the mechanic time to do his inspection. He will then give you his assessment. Note, he won't say "this is worth $6000" but he will tell you what are the most likely things that will break in the next few years and what they would cost to fix. Then return to the seller (perhaps returning their car to them) and bring the cash in an envelope. If there is something wrong that needs to be fixed right away, agree to the price minus the cost for whatever is fixed, first on the telephone. And bring that amount. Also print two copies of "BILL OF SALE" on a piece of paper, and include: the date of sale the seller the buyer description of the car amount agreed the location of the sale seller's signature space buyer's signature space When you exchange the cash, you should receive at least one key and most importantly, the title to the car. The title (a sheet of paper) will have a space perhaps on the back where the seller will sign his name and date to transfer ownership. More on reddit.com