Sorry, not a troll here...I'm pretty experienced with cars and car forums, that's why I come to sites like these when I'm researching a new / used car which I do a lot. I am new on this forum, but not new to this stuff by any means. I had searched, didn't get the right combos down to find what was here. The post you linted to I did read through, granted I did not read all 288 posts in that thread, but the focus on that thread was for new folks registering their cars. There were a few nuggets in there, but I'm hoping you'll agree that the link I posted after was a little more relevant.

Still not exactly what I've seen in other car forums, but close. In some there actually have a pre-purchase check list that takes you things to look for in that particular car. Here's an example of one in the Corvette Forums for new car pickup, but there are similar ones for used cars. That is essentially what I was looking for. Assuming we pick this car up, you'll hear more from me I'm sure, I tend to participate and add value in these groups (at least I hope and try) and not just leach off them. That said, I'm looking right now at a car, things could move quickly and I'm trying to find that information relatively quick so I don't lose out on the car. Reading through 100's of posts isn't as efficient as if there was a simple checklist I could print off and take with me.

It does sound like a couple things to look for are the heated seat failures as well as rust under the doors, I did pick up on that.