A shop should post you tube videos of software comparison of (non j2534) capabilities between an DS708 with expired software from a year ago to a Maxi Sys with the latest software version . For example show a function like immobilizer key programming the older slower DS708 offers and successfully programs a key , where the newer faster platform no longer offers the capability or fails to program a key on the same car the DS708 did.That would be more effective motivator to repair of software then emails, phone calls, and sending data logs. At the beginning of the tests the video shows the software version , and the make and VIN # of the car. A video is worth a million words.
I thought I wanted to get a Maxi Sys platform sooner than later, but I'm basically working on a 5 year and older cars and don't want to sacrifice some near OE tool functionality for older cars just to get a Chinese Knockoff of watered down OPP or StrapOn level newer model coverage.
Updated comparisons of software versions on an older slower platform with expired one year old software to the newer platform with the latest software version on the newer faster platform should determine if it is worth it or not for hundreds, if not thousands of technicians to decide the best path to follow. Even if the non j2534 software OE functions get downgraded to the Strap-On OPP level , if the price is one third the cost of a comparable Strap On Platform , updates and upgrades will still eventually happen whether or not Autel decides to play safe sex with the OE 's to downgrade to an OPP Strap-On level, or flip the OE's the bird and tell the OE's with the backing of the Chinese government , If you want to build your Sh@t in Mainland China to save money , taxes , avoid the EPA and NAACP, then we can copy the OE Makers software with impunity for the aftermarket to service your Turds you make anywhere.I believe it's called Tit for Tech, that's why modern washing machines made in China are no longer made with wringers anymore.