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smell under the cap. if there is a semelling of burnt oil that not a good sign

These are a lot of signs of poor maintenance. and also They can indicate very 

.serious troubles might be  exist includes the  engine damage and the high cost repairs.

I would recommend take it out of my list and think about another car or maybe  have an expert mechanic to check it out. If it was me, i would search for another car.

you could save hundreds or even thousands of dollars Doing your test carefully before buying a used car .

The purpose of “How to buy a used car” series is to give anyone confidence in their search for a used car.

if there are apparent problems don’t be afraid to walk away from a vehicle you really like .

You can always find another one