Best Diagnostic Scanner Under $150?

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Best Diagnostic Scanner Under $150?

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Anyone have any suggestions on diagnostic scanners to buy? Not looking for anything expensive, just to get the job done. Id like to spend around 100 or less if possible but if thats too cheap then id be willing to spend more.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/index.htm

Cheap. Scans and clears engine codes, and can give you a bunch of different gauges.
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You can buy the Torque app for your android or iphone for $5 plus a bluetooth bug for $25, works fine for me
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Yeah torque is good if you have an Android phone. Not sure if iPhone has a the app.
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Pretty sure there's a similar iPhone App that works with the Bluetooth device.
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it is set up for the iphone too
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