Coastal vehicles wear differently. We start underneath, because that is where the truth is: brake and fuel lines, subframe corrosion, and exhaust hangers tell you how the car has actually lived.
Then brakes and suspension. Hills eat pads and rotors, and gravel roads eat bushings and struts. Both are normal wear, but both should be reflected in the price.
Finally a scan and a road test. Stored codes, a look at the cooling system, and a drive that includes a real hill.
