Re: How to avoid a common fraud

If a car has high miles, then it should also have worn seats and carpets, particularly the driver side. Look for obvious signs of wear and age, and if there aren't any, you can be reasonably sure that the car has the miles it says. If you are not comfortable with that, then buy a new car.

You have to go into a used car purchase with the idea that everybody on the planet is not a crook. If you are convinced that we are all crooks, then your only safe buy is a new car.




"stathis gotsis" <stathisgotsis@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:dj35as$2n12$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Still looking for an E46. Odometer reprogramming is a concern to me, as
it has become people's favourite sport here in Greece. Is there a way to
check odometer calibration on this car? Other than checking the service
books and so on.
  TIA



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