Odometer rollback!?

Joe1627 · 02-19-2017, 10:16 PM

Hey guys I was wondering if it is possible to turn back the odometer in these cars I went to see a 2013 328i today that looked like it had 80k miles on it but odometer showed only 19,000 there's no car fax on the vehicle at all what do you guys think?

anotheran · 02-19-2017, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe1627

Hey guys I was wondering if it is possible to turn back the odometer in these cars I went to see a 2013 328i today that looked like it had 80k miles on it but odometer showed only 19,000 there's no car fax on the vehicle at all what do you guys think?

If your gut says there's something wrong with it then trust your gut

Kenny's X5 · 02-19-2017, 11:09 PM

whats the vin?

Beek · 02-19-2017, 11:18 PM

Where there's a will, there's a way. I don't think it's too easy but like anotheran says, trust your gut.

Joe1627 · 02-20-2017, 08:26 AM

Yes always go with your instincts but I just thought it was impossible to rollback considering the miles is always stored in the key

Wires · 02-20-2017, 09:21 AM

BMW should have the records for all the services done on it. Those will all have logged mileage as well.

If they don't, yet another reason to tip your hat and back away slowly.....

Billfitz · 02-20-2017, 02:40 PM

Bueller? Bueller?

HotTea69 · 02-20-2017, 02:52 PM

I don't know if it's possible to roll back but I do know there's a way to "freeze" the odometer. It's basically this chip you put in the car that stops the odometer from logging miles.

I know because I know someone with an m5 that does it.

hollandog · 02-20-2017, 04:13 PM

I have a friend claimed he rolled back the odometer by his bro-in-law on his Evoque and now planning to do the same on his GLC300. I called him bluff.

tex2670 · 02-20-2017, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe1627

Hey guys I was wondering if it is possible to turn back the odometer in these cars I went to see a 2013 328i today that looked like it had 80k miles on it but odometer showed only 19,000 there's no car fax on the vehicle at all what do you guys think?

Who is the seller? This seems extremely unlikely.

And--you are going to trade a '15 320 for a '13 328?

Joe1627 · 02-20-2017, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe1627

Hey guys I was wondering if it is possible to turn back the odometer in these cars I went to see a 2013 328i today that looked like it had 80k miles on it but odometer showed only 19,000 there's no car fax on the vehicle at all what do you guys think?

Who is the seller? This seems extremely unlikely.

And--you are going to trade a '15 320 for a '13 328?

Hey i would never give up my black baby

the car I went to see wasn't for me, or anyone else cause that thing looked like disaster

Joe1627 · 02-20-2017, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HotTea69

I don't know if it's possible to roll back but I do know there's a way to "freeze" the odometer. It's basically this chip you put in the car that stops the odometer from logging miles.

I know because I know someone with an m5 that does it.

My friend got his odometer "freezed" with a module placed in his car, can you bring it in for service or is this detectable?

2000Z3M · 02-20-2017, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

Bueller? Bueller?

golf clap

E90Fleet · 02-21-2017, 06:55 AM

Car registers mileage in a number of locations.
It will indicate to the dealer if there is a discrepancy between the readings

rking117 · 02-21-2017, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Car registers mileage in a number of locations.
It will indicate to the dealer if there is a discrepancy between the readings

Also some states have laws about this type of alteration if done to intentionally deceive someone. It should be criminal either way. If you buy a car at 20 K mile sand keep it for two years and sell it with 25K on the ODO when it really is well into the 100K zone this is fraud no matter which way you slice it.

One may argue that deception is worth a civil case in court at the very least.

Billfitz · 02-21-2017, 10:42 AM

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Also some states have laws about this type of alteration if done to intentionally deceive someone.

It's illegal in every state and a federal offense as well.

ouengineer · 02-21-2017, 11:04 AM

Nothing is impossible. If a car seems fishy just walk away. Even if the 19k miles is true, you don't want to buy a car with 19k miles on it that looks, feels and drives like it has 80k miles. A car with 19k miles on it should look and feel almost new (a few scratches and chips here and there and that's it).

Joe1627 · 02-21-2017, 11:07 AM

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Nothing is impossible. If a car seems fishy just walk away. Even if the 19k miles is true, you don't want to buy a car with 19k miles on it that looks, feels and drives like it has 80k miles. A car with 19k miles on it should look and feel almost new (a few scratches and chips here and there and that's it).

Couldn't agree more, there are some new methods people are using to freeze the odometer with out the need to roll it back

rking117 · 02-21-2017, 12:14 PM

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It's illegal in every state and a federal offense as well.

That was my thinking but i didnt want to over state the truth just in case. I figured that if someone wanted to know the truth they would research their own state.

STR8-6IX · 02-21-2017, 05:41 PM

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Who is the seller? This seems extremely unlikely.

And--you are going to trade a '15 320 for a '13 328?

yea wtf?

328i ECU.

Joe1627 · 02-22-2017, 10:44 AM

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hollandog · 02-22-2017, 11:32 AM

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I8

I drove one in the BMW event last year. while it sounds nice for a hybrid, it doesn't feel faster than my 340i. and the steering is too light even in sport mode. Getting in and out of the car is pain in the ass. I'd take the M3 over it personally and keep the change.

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