carVertical company analyzed more than 700,000 reports on the history of used cars (2006-2016) in 18 countries (including Ukraine) and determined which car models most often have their mileage rolled back. In short, premium and "cool cars", even if they have had multiple owners, are most often subjected to mileage reduction. You can determine the real mileage with the help of computer diagnostics, but experts recommend checking all components and assemblies, including a visual inspection. Car lift for service stations allows technicians and mechanics to carry out a thorough inspection of the car, based on the results of which you can determine whether the mileage has been rolled back and/or how much it has been "wound back".
According to the results, the most "rolled back" car is... BMW M5. Oddly enough, it is the hot Bavarian "five" that most often becomes a victim of odometer rollback. This can be explained by the fact that on the secondary market, an M5 can cost several times more if the mileage is minimal, and the so-called "time capsules" with minimal mileage are even valued higher than new cars.
In second place is also BMW. According to statistics, finding a BMW 7 Series with original mileage is almost as difficult as a BMW M5. More than a third of "sevens" have odometer readings that do not correspond to reality.
Third place goes to Subaru Outback. This off-road wagon is quite popular among used cars. But this particular model is loved for its versatility and practicality for long trips, so it is not surprising that when it comes time to sell an Outback, many owners try to hide the real mileage.
The fourth position is occupied by the BMW 6 Series. It would seem, why? After all, this luxury sports car is unlikely to be snapped up like hotcakes. But the fact is that many people want to appear richer than they really are. And the "six" is just the option. But since most people buy a used BMW 6 "with their last money", there is simply no desire or opportunity to maintain it. Understanding this, sellers try to lower the mileage in order to get maximum benefit and convince the buyer that the car is in a "get in and go" condition. But how far and for how long is a rhetorical question.
Audi A8 is in fifth place. Slightly less than a third of used "eights" put up for sale have rolled back mileage. The reason is the same - everyone wants to drive a executive car, but not everyone can buy it new. But on the secondary market, "tired" A8s can cost as much as new Renault Logans. Maintenance, cost of spare parts - this is the second or even last question. The main thing is to find a car with minimal mileage, but that is from the realm of fantasy.
As for the second five from the TOP-10 rating of cars on which mileage is most often rolled back, it looks like this:
- Volkswagen Phaeton – 31%;
- BMW X5 – 26.7%;
- BMW 5 Series – 26%;
- Ford Mustang – 25.9%;
- Audi A7 – 25.8%.
In addition to the make and model, it should be said that the type of fuel also plays an important role. Cars with diesel engines are "rolled back" more often - cars with heavy fuel engines are mainly bought by those who plan to drive a lot, which means that when reselling, it is better not to "show" the real mileage.
