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BMW X3 lost key

13 messages,  Last post on Oct 06, 2009 at 7:07 PM

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#4 of 13 Re: [thebazi] by tidester

Dec 29, 2008 (5:26 pm)

Replying to: thebazi (Dec 29, 2008 2:42 pm)
For what it's worth, you could try offering to split the cost with the dealer since they really should have provided you with two keys when they sold it to you. Who knows? They may go for it.
 
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#5 of 13 Re: [tidester] by roadburner

Dec 29, 2008 (9:43 pm)

Replying to: tidester (Dec 29, 2008 5:26 pm)
I bet he bought the truck "as-is". It won't hurt to ask about a second key, but the dealer will probably tell him to go pound sand. I think my wife's 2004 X3 2.5 came with four keys.

#6 of 13 Re: [roadburner] by tidester

Dec 30, 2008 (2:15 am)

Replying to: roadburner (Dec 29, 2008 9:43 pm)
I bet he bought the truck "as-is".
 
That's for sure. But, in my humble opinion, it is unconscionable to sell a vehicle with only one key. We'll wait and see whether a little guilt is worth a discount.
 
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#7 of 13 Re: [tidester] by roadburner

Dec 31, 2008 (3:31 pm)

Replying to: tidester (Dec 30, 2008 2:15 am)
I only got one key with my Wrangler, and I've somehow managed to survive...

#8 of 13 Re: [roadburner] by tidester

Dec 31, 2008 (4:13 pm)

Replying to: roadburner (Dec 31, 2008 3:31 pm)
and I've somehow managed to survive
 
So far. Knock on wood, but virtually everyone locks oneself out of one's vehicle at one time or another. And heaven forbid that one should lose a key but it does happen. A second key is a lifesaver in those situations.
 
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#9 of 13 Re: [tidester] by gagrice

Dec 31, 2008 (6:42 pm)

Replying to: tidester (Dec 31, 2008 4:13 pm)
I got two of the electronic keys with my 2005 VW Passat. When I lost one it was going to be $275 plus programming. I made do with one for several months and then one day decided to wear a pair of pants I had not worn in several months and there was that $275 key. I am not really a big fan of these new high priced keys. I read the keyless keys can set you back a grand if you lose them. Like the one in the Prius.

#10 of 13 Re: [gagrice] by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Dec 31, 2008 (7:36 pm)

Replying to: gagrice (Dec 31, 2008 6:42 pm)
Dealer price is $278 for a Prius and you can expect some more to have it programmed. Still a bit nuts.
 
Both my cars have 3 keys, counting the spares hidden under the bumper. And I've had to use them now and then.
 
Thebazi, try calling another dealer or two.

#11 of 13 Re: [tidester] by roadburner

Dec 31, 2008 (10:37 pm)

Replying to: tidester (Dec 31, 2008 4:13 pm)
So far. Knock on wood, but virtually everyone locks oneself out of one's vehicle at one time or another. And heaven forbid that one should lose a key but it does happen.
 
Agreed, but with a soft top Jeep I just unzip the rear side window, reach in, and unlock the door...

#12 of 13 Re: [roadburner] by tidester

Jan 01, 2009 (1:12 pm)

Replying to: roadburner (Dec 31, 2008 10:37 pm)
I just unzip the rear side window
 
And if you lose your key ...?
 
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#13 of 13 Re: lost key [thebazi] by pp2009pp

Oct 06, 2009 (7:07 pm)

Replying to: thebazi (Dec 29, 2008 9:33 am)
New 2009: two regular keys and a plastic valet key. That plastic one doesn't look particularly durable though.
 
I heard $200 to replace an X3 key through the dealer.
 
Apparently you have to use the regular keys every now and again or they run out of juice.

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