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Originally Posted by GasoLane
I'm betting that she took it to a dealer to sort out.
A lot of independent mechanics that work on Euro's have the equivalent to Benz's STAR diagnostic system.
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They'd probably have the Mercedes STAR diagnostic system if Mercedes didn't want circa $15,000-$20,000 per YEAR for it.
We had one in the company where I did my apprenticeship, we'd send it between all the branches nationally via couriers.
I'm surprised it didn't get damaged/lost, might as well as go to Crown Casino and chuck $20,000 on 0/00 split on the roulette table if you're trusting Australia Post with that kind of spondoolies
The genuine Ford IDS was a bit cheaper, from memory was circa $3800 USD for the scanner equipment itself and then only $660 USD per year, but it also did Ford, Mazda, Jaguar et al. Not sure if it still does all that now given they're not part of the group anymore.
But OEM diagnostics are so much better than all the aftermarket stuff, especially when you're talking an electronics orphan like the Falcon.
Noticed even Pajeros are now demanding circa $20K for 10+ year old unleaded V6 variations, they used to be good value, I guess compared to an equivalent Land Cruiser or Patrol they still would be but it still leaves a bad taste in my mouth.