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Mileage Fraud!! Odometer was rolled back!!! What to do?

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#119 of 169 Re: Odometer [erniesal] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Feb 26, 2009 (9:21 am)

Replying to: erniesal (Feb 26, 2009 3:50 am)
You know, the resale value is very low on that truck anyway, so it really doesn't matter except, I realize, that it is annoying to you. I think the odometer can be rebuilt and reset by specialists like:
 
THIS ONE
 
I don't know those people so I'm NOT recommending them.
 
But if you are worried that this error makes your truck worth less, no it doesn't IMO. Also, I hardly think you could get into trouble for selling a truck with fewer miles on it than registered on the odom.

#120 of 169 Re: Odometer [explorerx4] by isellhondas

Mar 02, 2009 (5:58 pm)

Replying to: explorerx4 (Feb 25, 2009 6:36 pm)
The trouble is your car is now a TMU car and it's value will be forever hurt by this.

#121 of 169 Re: Odometer [isellhondas] by explorerx4

Mar 03, 2009 (7:47 pm)

Replying to: isellhondas (Mar 02, 2009 5:58 pm)
traded it last year. got average trade for it.
the dealer i traded in at, not selling dealer, posted a carfax report on their website.
that repair was listed as check instruments, check dash gauges, or something like that.

#122 of 169 You were lucky... by isellhondas

Mar 04, 2009 (7:12 am)

That car still has to be sold as a TMU car and that scares a lot of people.

#123 of 169 Re: You were lucky... [isellhondas] by explorerx4

Mar 04, 2009 (4:50 pm)

Replying to: isellhondas (Mar 04, 2009 7:12 am)
it scared me when i got it appraised as a trade in!
there was never anything physically put on the car to indicate it as a TMU.
looking at the carfax, i didn't see anything that would point to that either.

#124 of 169 Re: You were lucky... [explorerx4] by isellhondas

Mar 04, 2009 (5:10 pm)

Replying to: explorerx4 (Mar 04, 2009 4:50 pm)
They should have put a sticker in teh inner door jamb.
 
The sticker states the miles on the old odometer and the miles on the new.
 
Still, a TMU car and still tainted merchandise.
 
You did get lucky!

#125 of 169 New car odometer rollback? by carpetguy

Apr 12, 2009 (2:45 pm)

I am in the process of buying a 2008 Kia Optima. The odometer states that it has 202 miles on it, However the sales manager slipped up and said it was a demo, and thought it had a lot more, as a matter of fact he said he would give us a real good deal. After the paperwork the good deal works out to 21000 +, he said the rebate was taken by americredit and put over to me in a lower interest rate (17%) instead. I started checking things, tires are worn, yet rotors gleam and have crosshatching visible. The calipers look brand new, yet the brake pedal is worn, and best of all the engine air filter is brand new, yet the cabin air filter is filthy, and the ac smelled real bad (hence checking the filter) The new car smell is long gone, and they did a poor job detailing it. The other kicker is we had to sign an as is disclaimer, yet they are selling it to us as new. How do I check to find the actual mileage, and can i sue the pants off them if it has been tampered with?
 
Any input would be appreciated
 
Thanks

#126 of 169 Re: New car odometer rollback? [carpetguy] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 12, 2009 (2:51 pm)

Replying to: carpetguy (Apr 12, 2009 2:45 pm)
Seems crazy for a dealer to do this. You don't have to sue them, they can be put in JAIL. This is a Federal crime. Jail time to make a couple thou extra on a Kia. Seems insane, doesn't it?
 
Anyway, best thing to do if you are suspicious is to just walk away. There is no Kia shortage last time I looked.
 
You can buy a 2009 Optima for this money anyway.
 
Just take a walk on this whole deal.

#127 of 169 Re: New car odometer rollback? [Mr_Shiftright] by fezo

Apr 12, 2009 (5:08 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 12, 2009 2:51 pm)
17% is a lower rate? Where the heck did it start?

#128 of 169 Re: New car odometer rollback? [fezo] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 12, 2009 (6:05 pm)

Replying to: fezo (Apr 12, 2009 5:08 pm)
another reason to walk.

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