Looking for input before making the purchase

Sorry - wasn't sure what flare to use

I've been looking at a 2002 Chevy Cavalier Base Model w/ a little less than 50k miles on it. They're asking $6k (independent dealership). One owner.

Did a test drive and everything seems good - a few cosmetic issues, rust underneath (but not more than my 2002 Chevy Tracker than ran for a few years before the transmission failed - RIP). Seemed normal for a 20+ year old car.

I'm about to verify everything they've told me with a Carfax report.

Assuming all is well with the Carfax - would you consider the 2002 Cavalier a reliable vehicle? I know it's an old car, but (in theory), only 50k miles.

Or would you run away from this purchase.

Not putting all my eggs in this basket - still looking around for a good Toyota/Honda deal/something easy to work on.