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Re: 2000 V70R - Which ELM327 to buy?

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Mike suggested using the Torque app with an ELM 327. Does anyone have a recommended supplier for one of these units? I see many for sale on e-bay and amazon, but the reviews are variable. Any guidance is appreciated.

Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
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2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
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1993 850 GLT -Sold
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http://www.bafxpro.com/bafx-products-tm ... roid-only/

Same price as Amazon IIRC but ships free without an additional purchase.
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Buy from a U.S. company that offers free replacement if the first one fails. I can't recall the name of the company, I think it was in Michigan.

They offered phone support and I did need a replacement which they sent out as soon as we determined the first one wasn't going to link with the phone app. They mailed the replacement immediately trusting that I would return the first one, which I did. The replacement worked as advertised and described on their site.

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JimBee wrote:Buy from a U.S. company that offers free replacement if the first one fails. I can't recall the name of the company, I think it was in Michigan.

They offered phone support and I did need a replacement which they sent out as soon as we determined the first one wasn't going to link with the phone app. They mailed the replacement immediately trusting that I would return the first one, which I did. The replacement worked as advertised and described on their site.
+1...same guys... the following is from their website

BAFX Products is a Milwaukee, WI based on-line retailer

We are a small but growing company currently with 5 employees and looking to expand in the near future! We are a close knit team and we pride ourselves in everything that we sell, that is why we stand behind every item with a 60 day return policy and most products also come with our own 1 year warranty!
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1969 145S (1987-91)
1973 145E (1989-90)
1981 245 (1990-2001)
1981 244 (1991-2002)
1989 760 Turbo Wagon (1999-2011)
1994 850 Turbo Wagon (2002-2013) burnt valve
2001 V70 2.4T (2009-2017) sold
1997 850 R Wagon (2013-2025) sold to Matthew
2014 XC60 T6 (2017-present)
2016 XC60 T5 (2024-present)

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Thanks for your suggestion guys! I'd prefer to buy from U.S with some back up available if required. I'm also of the view that I'd rather deal with someone who comes good when a problem arises.
I'll get on the order right away! Appreciate you taking the time to respond.

Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold

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