Odometer

RyBMW · 12-03-2008, 01:25 AM

Does the odometer get a few miles added or subtracted when you bring it in for any type of software programing? I remember when I brought my E90 to the dealer for the MP3 (pre-sept E90) retrofit, it came back with a few extra miles. I remember reading somewhere that it's normal for a full software upgrade.

BzsBimmer · 12-03-2008, 01:33 AM

Only when they take it out for a test spin. The update itself will not magically add miles. They actually just spin it around the road to make sure it's road worthy before you pick it up. Not a big deal that some make it out to be.
Now if they added a lot of miles on it, I'd ask questions but it's all part of the routine.

bsamoul · 12-03-2008, 01:44 AM

Ya they drive it..

monacoblue335i · 12-03-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RyBMW

Does the odometer get a few miles added or subtracted when you bring it in for any type of software programing? I remember when I brought my E90 to the dealer for the MP3 (pre-sept E90) retrofit, it came back with a few extra miles. I remember reading somewhere that it's normal for a full software upgrade.

Like others said, they do test drive after services.

But a few miles "subtracted" would be something worth looking into.

noro · 12-03-2008, 12:24 PM

I know a few guys in New York City that can "subtract" miles... they are also dealers, but not for cars...

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BzsBimmer Major General 3274 Rep 6,723 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	Only when they take it out for a test spin. The update itself will not magically add miles. They actually just spin it around the road to make sure it's road worthy before you pick it up. Not a big deal that some make it out to be. Now if they added a lot of miles on it, I'd ask questions but it's all part of the routine.
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