I am going off of MMM's list. Scion xA/xB/tC/xD, toyota yaris, honda fit, mazda3, toyota echo, hyundai elentra touring, and suzuki sx4. The Mazda3 and Hyundai Elentra Touring are makes you have mention. However have you used these? Can you comment on those?
This would be my process for buying a used vehicle:
-Ask questions about the car before meeting up, did they buy it new, any issues, accidents, maintenance done on it, and why are you selling it?
-In person, test drive on the streets, highway, hit 80 miles, test ac/heat, ask about airbags, and ask for VIN number.
-If I like it a lot, take it to a mechanic shop and ask about accidents, airbags, and what needs to be repair.
-Then I negotiate the price. How does everyone go about this part? I usually just ask for what is needed to be done. A needed tire, or maybe paint job and to cover the cost of the diagnosis.