I've posted about looking for a scan tool a while back that could do more advanced features than a cheap OBD2 code reader, like ABS and TCM codes.
After pondering it further, I think I'm going to pony up more money for a bi-directional scan tool and do this right the first time. No sense in spending a couple hundred bucks, and regret it when I encounter something it won't do.
What would you guys consider the most fully featured bi-directional scan tool in the $800 price range? I could go as high as $1,000 if there's some compelling reason or features that are missing on the $800 units. Or is there a reason to look at the cheap(er) $450 range? Looking for most bang for the buck here. I think I could recoup the cost pretty quick, not only working on my own vehicles, but perhaps take on some work on the side.
The Launch X431 line of scan tools (avail on Amazon and elsewhere) seem to get great reviews, but there's a lot of different sub-models at various price points, and I'm not familiar enough with them, so wondering if anyone has any suggestions or experience with these or other brands.
After pondering it further, I think I'm going to pony up more money for a bi-directional scan tool and do this right the first time. No sense in spending a couple hundred bucks, and regret it when I encounter something it won't do.
What would you guys consider the most fully featured bi-directional scan tool in the $800 price range? I could go as high as $1,000 if there's some compelling reason or features that are missing on the $800 units. Or is there a reason to look at the cheap(er) $450 range? Looking for most bang for the buck here. I think I could recoup the cost pretty quick, not only working on my own vehicles, but perhaps take on some work on the side.
The Launch X431 line of scan tools (avail on Amazon and elsewhere) seem to get great reviews, but there's a lot of different sub-models at various price points, and I'm not familiar enough with them, so wondering if anyone has any suggestions or experience with these or other brands.