New key - Best place to get one?

bombguy · 08-17-2012, 04:58 PM

Anyone know where to get an inexpensive key? Basically need a new one for my wife's car and i don't feel like swapping out the batteries. Is the stealership the only option?

tock172 · 08-17-2012, 05:01 PM

Unfortunately the dealership is likely your only option. HOWEVER, not all dealerships are created equal (their pricing and service are excellent indicators of this). So shop around, and find a good price. eBMWparts.com (which is a dealership) was doing keys for $160 for a while.

jfoj · 08-17-2012, 05:32 PM

The other option is the "replacement" key, which should be about $60, but no keyfob. Dealers charging more than $160 for a keyfob are not working with you.

cak323i · 08-17-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tock172

unfortunately the dealership is likely your only option. However, not all dealerships are created equal (their pricing and service are excellent indicators of this). So shop around, and find a good price. Ebmwparts.com (which is a dealership) was doing keys for $160 for a while.

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bombguy Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 2,153 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	New key - Best place to get one? Anyone know where to get an inexpensive key? Basically need a new one for my wife's car and i don't feel like swapping out the batteries. Is the stealership the only option? __________________ 2004 JB KWv2, Spacers 15/F-10/R, MVR Rep, Alpine IDA-X305 w/ KCE-BT400 Bluetooth, Agency Power Exhaust, Khoalty AE's

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tock172 100% star stuff Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,429 My Ride: 2004 330i View My Garage	Unfortunately the dealership is likely your only option. HOWEVER, not all dealerships are created equal (their pricing and service are excellent indicators of this). So shop around, and find a good price. eBMWparts.com (which is a dealership) was doing keys for $160 for a while. __________________ Bilstein/Eibach B12 Pro-Plus Suspension System \| DICE Mediabridge \| Valentine One

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