Odometer swap?
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Just curious, but is it possible to perform an odometer swap and have it pass by the dealer?
Let's say down the road when I hit past the 50,000 mile mark, and warranty expires...and say something mechanical goes wrong then... can I install another odometer that has lower miles and bring it in for service under warranty still? Assuming you have NOT been updating your mileage with them periodically.
I know, it's a scam... but could this work?
Let's say down the road when I hit past the 50,000 mile mark, and warranty expires...and say something mechanical goes wrong then... can I install another odometer that has lower miles and bring it in for service under warranty still? Assuming you have NOT been updating your mileage with them periodically.
I know, it's a scam... but could this work?
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Getting close to that magic number then... 
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i dont think anyones gonna chime is.. i thought i mighta sorta heard (lol) that sometimes occasionally people from bmw na kinda sorta read these threads on the forums.. SOOOO.. on that note.. your beat buddy.. i doubt ANYONES gonna put in there 2cents on the risk they may incriminate themselves.. (sounded lawyer-ish right?) lol..and i agree.. it would be interesting to read..
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Yes you can swap the odometer.
No it will not pass since they record your mileage everytime you
bring your vehicle in for service.
I am not sure if repair shops all share the vehicle data
through the same system but I know BMW dealers do.
No it will not pass since they record your mileage everytime you
bring your vehicle in for service.
I am not sure if repair shops all share the vehicle data
through the same system but I know BMW dealers do.
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To me....it just isnt worth it. I got the extended warranty and maintenance plan and Im glad I did. It has a better selling point when I sell the car before the F10 comes out as well. You will be sitting there nervously like I wonder if theyll find out somehow. It is probably embedded in the ecu or something. They arent just gonna look at the odometer and be like oh ok. I dont think BMW is that stupid. I wouldnt be suprised if BMW does check these forums for feedback. Id love to have that job...just relations in the forums and what not 
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You think manufactures are that dumb? The cars computer will flag that like a Christmas tree in multiple places and record it in the computer. Once they plug your car into the diagnostic machine theyll know. Its not 1960 anymore.
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='720011' date='Nov 13 2008, 07:31 AM
For crying out loud, just buy yourself an extended warranty already. 