For that kind of money, certified, e-tested, and taxes in....I'd be skeptical and cautious. Is this a private sale or a dealer? If it's a private sale, look around the guys yard/garage for clues like a welder, paint gun, etc. Now, I'm not saying that every privateer who has this equipment has 'touched up' the car, but it's happened to me - with less than desirable results... If it's a dealer, you may want to call the better business bureau. Also, does this lot have a paint booth and do it's own certifications? I've found that places that do their own certifications are far more likely to let something go - which ultimately costs you money.
In either case, check the seam on the bottom of the rockers (both sides) where the floor meets the rocker. You're looking for non-factory welds and fiberglass patches. If the rockers have a thick coat of undercoating on them, chances are they've been worked on or that the coating is there to cover work that was never done or done poorly. Also check the seam on both sides of the radiator support and around the shock towers - you're looking for signs of a previous repair. If you find something out of the ordinary, it could be that this car was an insurance write-off or worse yet....'branded', then repaired.
Basically, you're trying to make sure that it isn't a 'mop'n glo'.
Speaking from (bad) experiences in the past, I would recommend you take it to another (trusted) mechanic (not Canadian Tire!!!) to have it safety checked - even if it's already saftied. And surprisingly, I would recommend taking it to a car wash. The purpose of this is two fold - One: you can find any leaks and where the water goes (rust).....and Two: If you find a sever leak, like around the windshield, that may help you determine whether or not the vehicle has been in a severe accident in the past. In either case, you won't have any un-expected worries.
I know it seems excessive, but trust me...you'll be happy you took the time to do these things BEFORE you own it.
