Are there alternatives to Scangauge? - Toyota Yaris Forums

yarisugi · 02-16-2009, 05:15 AM

I was reading a little bit about Scangauge II since many of you have it here,
but are there others that can plug-n-play?

yaris-me · 02-16-2009, 02:17 PM

http://www.plxdevices.com/index.html

http://www.auterraweb.com/

jambo101 · 02-16-2009, 03:59 PM

There are several others but they are a lot more expensive.

2006fronty · 02-16-2009, 06:57 PM

The PLX Kiwi MPG looks pretty cool and its pretty cheap. I've been looking into the Bully Dog Watchdog for my Tundra, since I have a base model I don't have a tach (like the damn Yaris lol) and it's a scan tool too.

Franck_Qc · 02-16-2009, 07:12 PM

http://www.dashdaq.com/

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yarisugi · 03-05-2009, 03:02 AM

Wow. Some of them sound impressive. After checking out the websites, prices ranged from $299 to $549! I did like the PLX device since it was still gauge-pod style, but the "cheaper" alternative was the Bully Dog Watchdog - though that website was for truck applications.
Are there any others?

2006fronty · 03-05-2009, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yarisugi

Wow. Some of them sound impressive. After checking out the websites, prices ranged from $299 to $549! I did like the PLX device since it was still gauge-pod style, but the "cheaper" alternative was the Bully Dog Watchdog - though that website was for truck applications.
Are there any others?

The PLX Kiwi MPG is only $89, and IMO looks to be the equivalent of the scangauge. It would be awesome if G-Tech meters were code readers as well.
here's the PLX:

1NZYaris1 · 03-05-2009, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2006fronty

The PLX Kiwi MPG is only $89, and IMO looks to be the equivalent of the scangauge. It would be awesome if G-Tech meters were code readers as well.
here's the PLX:

I looked into this unit last week ,and the only thing that stopped me from buying it
was there total disrespect to overseas customers IE i emailed them and followed up
with a phone call about the $75.00US charge for shipping ,
there response was sorry but we don't control the website prices

i mean $75.00 for something no bigger than a credit card

the item would be sent via UPS in a US$25.Courior bag , so why am i haveing to
pay $75.00 response P&P

buy a Scangauge it does a hell of a lot more and is far better .

Sodium Duck · 03-05-2009, 03:18 PM

The Kiwi MPG looks nice. Since the Auto Meter Ecogauge is non-existent yet, I may consider this. I don't really like the way it looks though. Anybody have one?

TOUGEghost · 03-05-2009, 10:11 PM

Here's the one I want to get:

Greddy Informeter; touch screen, lots of features.

http://greddy.com/home/?id=282

yarisugi · 03-05-2009, 11:52 PM

^ unfortunately, no application for the Yaris. And $400 is a little (a lot) beyond my range.
Looking for one that will at least have RPM and MPG.

2006fronty · 03-06-2009, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yarisugi

^ unfortunately, no application for the Yaris. And $400 is a little (a lot) beyond my range.
Looking for one that will at least have RPM and MPG.

It says it works in the Gen.1 Xb with the 1NZ-FE, so it might work in our cars since we have the same engine.

2006fronty · 03-15-2009, 06:44 AM

I just found this on APEX'i's site, it doesn't erase CEL's though.
http://www.apexi-usa.com/product_ele...=250&pageNum=1

Sodium Duck · 03-15-2009, 09:50 AM

It doesn't do MPG though, it only does 4 functions and costs 200 bucks...

yarisugi · 03-16-2009, 02:59 AM

only 4 functions? sux. Looks like Scangauge is still the best bang for the buck, huh?

02-16-2009, 05:15 AM	#1
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02-16-2009, 06:57 PM	#4
2006fronty Drives: 2010 Mazda3 iTouring Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Bernardino Posts: 234	The PLX Kiwi MPG looks pretty cool and its pretty cheap. I've been looking into the Bully Dog Watchdog for my Tundra, since I have a base model I don't have a tach (like the damn Yaris lol) and it's a scan tool too. Attached Images __________________

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03-05-2009, 03:18 PM	#9
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	The Kiwi MPG looks nice. Since the Auto Meter Ecogauge is non-existent yet, I may consider this. I don't really like the way it looks though. Anybody have one? __________________ 42.88

03-05-2009, 11:52 PM	#11
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	^ unfortunately, no application for the Yaris. And $400 is a little (a lot) beyond my range. Looking for one that will at least have RPM and MPG. Last edited by yarisugi; 03-06-2009 at 01:00 AM.

02-16-2009, 02:17 PM	#2
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	http://www.plxdevices.com/index.html http://www.auterraweb.com/

02-16-2009, 03:59 PM	#3
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	There are several others but they are a lot more expensive.

03-05-2009, 03:02 AM	#6
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	Wow. Some of them sound impressive. After checking out the websites, prices ranged from $299 to $549! I did like the PLX device since it was still gauge-pod style, but the "cheaper" alternative was the Bully Dog Watchdog - though that website was for truck applications. Are there any others?

03-05-2009, 10:11 PM	#10
TOUGEghost Mr. Clean View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris S 3-Door Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 268	Here's the one I want to get: Greddy Informeter; touch screen, lots of features. http://greddy.com/home/?id=282

03-15-2009, 06:44 AM	#13
2006fronty Drives: 2010 Mazda3 iTouring Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Bernardino Posts: 234	APEX'i I-Moni I just found this on APEX'i's site, it doesn't erase CEL's though. http://www.apexi-usa.com/product_ele...=250&pageNum=1 Attached Images __________________

03-15-2009, 09:50 AM	#14
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	It doesn't do MPG though, it only does 4 functions and costs 200 bucks... __________________ 42.88

03-16-2009, 02:59 AM	#15
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	only 4 functions? sux. Looks like Scangauge is still the best bang for the buck, huh?

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