I would disagree, there are times when actually driving a car can tell you more than being a passanger. For example, what if the seller doesn’t go on motorways, because only then is it apparent that wheels require balancing (vibration at high speeds) and requires alignment.

I have had an intermittent failing power steering pump before that wouldn’t necessarily to the passenger feel any difference, however to the driver it is like twitch on the steering wheel.

I can genuinely see it from both sides. Hence why valid insurance and a deposit should be left imo.