Look for RUST before you buy.
This thread is in Diesel Discussion; but has many good pictures of what to look for and run away from.
Who has the most rust and still drives

I am posting this link here because of several E-mails from gasoline vehicle buyers asking what should have been (PPI) Pre Purchase Inspection questions.

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Vehicle build.
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