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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Star diagnostic tool - ebay

Has anyone had any experience with the Star/DAS systems being sold on ebay for around $1300. The ones i've seen typically have all the cables, multiplexer and and HD. All you have to do is add IBM T30 laptop.
Just wondering if they actually work...
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ray_huge
Has anyone had any experience with the Star/DAS systems being sold on ebay for around $1300. The ones i've seen typically have all the cables, multiplexer and and HD. All you have to do is add IBM T30 laptop.
Just wondering if they actually work...
I'm also interested if anyone has done this...
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 04:28 AM
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I've bought on from ebay and it works fine, some sellers are better that others though. PM if you want to know who I bought mine from.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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After buying what do you do about the update subscription. From what I understand thats very expensive and important.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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I'd assume that if you don't get a newer car i.e 2009 then the star tool would not need to be updated?
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ray_huge
I'd assume that if you don't get a newer car i.e 2009 then the star tool would not need to be updated?
Not necessarlly as factory info changes also with their experience. Bulletins are issed and changed, Tech data changes at at times also. An outdated Star system is about useless.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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If anyone is interested in purchasing a New DAS system with IBM laptop included please message me. My price is $1,900 USD. All Cables and multiplexers are included. DAS AND WIS programs are installed on the ibm laptop. Thanks!
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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i also saw the AUTOBOSS Star too. is it the same? can it do what the STAR can do?
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I'm also want to buy a Star diagnotic systems, any recommendations.
will be used on my SL55
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I'm also want to buy a Star diagnotic systems, any recommendations.
will be used on my SL55
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Unless its up to date and has a subscription for updates its worthless. Very expensive to buy new and in fact you could have your car dealer maintained for its lifetime for the cost of the thing.
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