In reply to Al Evans:
Whatever you think about Al, do a thorough search for various words and phrases like
problems with (name of car)
before committing
If you don't find much, that is the one to consider over others. (don't do it after you buy it)
before you even search Google will predict from the most often searched pharses. If there are none you are quids in, if there are lots bin the idea, if there are only a couple dig in they may be minor.
try it with
'problems with nissan micra'
Jim C