ISTA rheingold Question

IraHayes · 07-03-2018, 10:31 AM

Is this the correct version for running diagnostics and performing repairs on my F30?
http://rheingoldusa.com/conc/index.p...egory=16152034

Also, I already have the Bentley manual for my car, as well as the BMW specific Schwaben scan/diagnostic tool. Am I pretty much covered with those two items, or would ISTA Rheingold still be recommended?

atzebmw · 07-03-2018, 12:07 PM

Please don't pay for the software, because you can get it for free anywhere.
The software is not officially available.
Anyone selling this software has illegally downloaded it and now earns money with it.
For the cable you only have to pay 10-30$.

_bdiddyb_ · 07-04-2018, 10:59 AM

IraHayes , i'm surprised such a piece of powerful software only cost $159. With the manual and overthecounter scanning tool, you are pretty much set for basic to moderate repair and maintenance. But if you can get your hands on ISTA and its hardware (ICOM), it is an indispensable tool for complete care of your car.

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IraHayes First Lieutenant 154 Rep 387 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	ISTA rheingold Question Is this the correct version for running diagnostics and performing repairs on my F30? http://rheingoldusa.com/conc/index.p...egory=16152034 Also, I already have the Bentley manual for my car, as well as the BMW specific Schwaben scan/diagnostic tool. Am I pretty much covered with those two items, or would ISTA Rheingold still be recommended?
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atzebmw Colonel 588 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Please don't pay for the software, because you can get it for free anywhere. The software is not officially available. Anyone selling this software has illegally downloaded it and now earns money with it. For the cable you only have to pay 10-30$.
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_bdiddyb_ Lieutenant 215 Rep 558 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: California iTrader: (1)	IraHayes , i'm surprised such a piece of powerful software only cost $159. With the manual and overthecounter scanning tool, you are pretty much set for basic to moderate repair and maintenance. But if you can get your hands on ISTA and its hardware (ICOM), it is an indispensable tool for complete care of your car.
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