I have driven rental cars and trucks on and off for the last 10 years. Other than having one keyed in a parking lot I never returned one with a scratch. I didnt treat these vehicles any different than i treat my own.

The idea that a privately owned vehicle would have been treated any less harsh is a fallacy. It's kind of like taking the hook on the lady owned or one owner snag. Lady owned could mean the oil was never changed,...or it could mean the opposite.

You might fare better purchasing from a middle aged person who has the financial means to look after his/her vehicles.

Even color choice can tell a story. A conservative person will seldom ever purchase a red car.

Pay attention to service records, particularly oil change receipts.

Compare tire wear to mileage.

Pay attention if they drove the car in the winter. Cold starts can cause premature wear and tear on the whole car. If they boast they left the car running for 20 minutes to warm it up run! Any educated driver knows that a car warms up more quickly if driven moderately until it reaches normal operating temperature.

Last but not least arrange to have the car inspected from a garage of your choice before purchasing it.

You may pay little more, however, a reputable Chrysler dealer will stand behind their vehicles