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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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Best scanner/diagnostic reader?

I am looking for a diagnostic scanner that is BMW/MINI specific in that it can read their specific codes and language. I am looking at a few and wanted to know if anyone has any of these and their thoughts as well as any others that I've missed:
  1. Carsoft http://www.carsoftinternational.com/...oft_bmwv73.htm
  2. AutoEnginuity http://www.autoenginuity.com/
  3. ScanGaugeII (not BMW/MINI specific) http://www.scangauge.com/
I would love a GT1 but $1000 is a little high for me so does anyone know how these compair and is there anything else out there that I should be considering?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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their all about the same really. if you could get one with an oscilloscope that would probably be your best bet though they tend to be kinda pricey
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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I have a scan gauge II and really like it. Its not vehicle specific so I can use it on our Subaru, Mazda and Mini.

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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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The ScanGauge works for me.
 
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