[frisbeeguy]

Hello Everyone,

I recently acquired a used 2007 BMW X3, and I like it a lot so far. Of course since its at 100K, I plan to change the diff fluids, transfer case fluid, transmission fluid (change only by dropping the pan, cleaning it, installing new fluid and filter), and powersteering fluid (in the future, but looks good to me). The coolant is good, and I do have all the service records from when it was bought to this year. Although it seems the previous owner bought into BMW's "lifetime fluid."
I've primarily driven and fixed VW, and with VW, I use VCDS for diagnostics, real time data, coding, adaptations, etc. I researched into similar software for BMWs and I came across Rheingold ISTA-P (http://rheingoldusa.com/conc/index.p...egory=16152035) (http://rheingoldusa.com/conc/index.p...egory=20084013), and INPA. Which software would you all recommend? Would I be able to use ISTA for diagnostics, coding, etc like how I can use VCDS on VW? Also, if ISTA is good, should I buy the first link package or second link?
Another question: Any good looking double din aftermarket dash kits for the E83? So far I only see single DIN.
I also appreciate any tips and advice for anything else related to my car. Thanks

[dreamspeed]

Sorry I'm not an expert in coding but my advice would be to post this in the coding section of the 3 series forums. Same engine and identical features.

Unfortunately the X3 forums don't get a lot of traffic.

[frisbeeguy]

I'll do that. Thanks