buying a new car, but need some help please!

[DakDak]

Is the clutch slipping? Cv boots when ripped will require changing as this destroy your uni joints and will end up replacing the entire shaft.

Approx costs for cv boot replacement is around $60-80 a boot. Replace both sides to be safe.

Also check the engine mounts and cluster srs/abs lights are switching on/off normally.

Check coolant for any leaks and check the reservoir bottle for oily residue.

Check the oil cap and look under the cap and inside the engine rocker cover for any burnt oil deposits.

Good Info, repped.

Let me add.

If the oil is milky in colour the headgasket needs replacement.

Once car is warmed get someone to rev the car.
White smoke means there is coolant in the combustion chamber - headgasket needs replacing
Blue smoke - Oil is in the combustion chamber, piston rings are worn
Black smoke - Ok. Just its running very rich, it still shouldnt be though.

Jack it up and inspect for any oil residue. you are looking for oil leaks. If there is an oil leak, then there will be a drop in oil pressure, if there is a drop in oil pressure then that means the engine internals wont be properly lubricated, if your going 4000rpm and something isnt lubed up properly there will be metal on metal contact. Your engine will break. And your wallet will hurt.

There shouldnt be oil residue ANYWHERE. Dont listen to whatever the seller says. Oil goes in the engine not outside it. Look at where its usually parked for oil stains.

Keep this in perspective. You will near impossible to find an awesome fault free car. And if you do it wont be cheap.
The trick to buying USED car's is to find one with the LEAST repair bills in your price range.