best code reader

hello I would like to know what woud be the best code reader to purchace for my 2000 528i there are so many out there its confusing thanks

If you want to read just generic codes, any good-quality scan tool will suffice.

If you want to read BMW-specific codes, the price jumps by a factor of 20 or more.

I have an AutoXray EZ Scan 6000. Very well-made tool. It decodes the code into English, and displays real-time data, sometimes useful for diagnostics.

Actron makes a nice tool, too, but I have no experience with it.

If I needed one now, I'd buy the 7000: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...xray%20scanner

I'd stay away from Harbor Freight Tools.

Originally Posted by mr.cigarette

hello I would like to know what woud be the best code reader to purchace for my 2000 528i there are so many out there its confusing thanks

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I use the Peake tool and it's worked well for me.

The term "Best" is equal to how much $$$ you want to spend. Really. Starting with a Harbor Fright $15 reader to a $700 laptop set up like http://www.bavariantechnic.com/default.aspx



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