>> > Is it illegal to sell a car with a broken
>> odometer?

>> > Is there anyway to tell within 10,000 how many
>> miles a car has?

FWIW, all the titles to my cars require that I  certify the mileage to be
correct, and if its not, I have to put in an estimate. I realize I can lie
if I choose, but you gotta trust something.

Not so much to help with this problem, but are there such requirements for
all title changes, in other states? Mine is in Utah.

I guess that would be how the DMV can track the history?

Seems to me if the odometer was broken, the salesman would have to report
that on the title.

IMO, if the van runs well, and you are happy with the deal you got, call
it good. Mileage can mean everything, and it can mean nothing. Maintenance
is more important, that's why our Vanagons keep on ticking, heading for a
quarter million miles. I've seen some cars die at 85,000 miles because no
one took care of it.

Anyway...... just one man's opinion. My ex never listened to me, so why
should you? :-)

Regards,

John