Buying used MacBook Air @craigslist

Hi there,
I plan on buying an MBA from craigslist and would like to know if you folks have any advice on buying a used MBA.
I'm making a check list on what to inspect when I see the MBA. Obviously, google is gold, but there is so much content there that I might miss the finer details of community input.
Software diagnostic, hardware diagnostic, and benchmark tool recommendations?
Here are some I found:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=10580874&tstart=0
Advise.

HI,
Word to the wise. Don't purchase a used Mac from either Craigslist of eBay. Instead, get a refurbished Mac from Apple.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac?mco=OTY2ODY2NQ
With the refurbished Mac you have a one year limited warranty.
As far as diagnostics goes, all Macs come pre-installed with Disk Utility.
All Applications and Utilities)
If you decide to go ahead with a Craigslist purchase, make sure the original install disc(s) are included.
You will need a "partner" Mac for certain types of installations, read here.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3263
You may want to reconsider and look at MacBooks instead.
Carolyn

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