How to get a newer BMW replacement key for less

Hello,

I'd really appreciate any help finding a way to pay less for a 2012 X5 remote/key. Dealers want $450+ so if I can save and get the same product, I'd rather save.

Please help if you can. I have until Thursday to resolve this problem. I live in Southern California, if it helps to know.

Thank you,

Peccator


PS. Sorry if this thread shouldn't have been posted here.

Inquiring minds need to know, my dealer wants $368 for Smart Key (both parts) and programing, more if car had comfort access, why would that be? Is their a plastic valet key for the F10 like there was for E60?

Yeah, the Comfort Access feature requires extra programming - about $100+ worth of it. Now that makes me kind of uncomfortable.

Originally Posted by Peccator

Yeah, the Comfort Access feature requires extra programming - about $100+ worth of it. Now that makes me kind of uncomfortable.

Just get a basic key. Last time I looked it was under $100.

you have a 2012 X5 & are complaining about a $400 key?

Originally Posted by ProRail

Just get a basic key. Last time I looked it was under $100.

Even a "basic key" is about $350 at the dealer. I'm not sure it's available for less elsewhere, but if you can share where I can get it for $100, I'd appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Espresso

you have a 2012 X5 & are complaining about a $400 key?

I don't recall saying it's mine, or complaining.

Went to an independent dealer who specializes in BMWs and got smart key, cut key and programing for $325.00 w/ tax.

Originally Posted by bbrase

Went to an independent dealer who specializes in BMWs and got smart key, cut key and programing for $325.00 w/ tax.

If it includes the Comfort Access feature and they can do the job for me even from a distance, I'm interested. Which dealer is this?

I'm in VA, don't have comfort access, so don't know if their charge would include coding for that also if needed. Check with smaller Import repair shops that specialize in BMWs, the one I used looked up the key parts needed using the VIN, and ordered the key already cut from BMW, they required a copy of the registration with my name on it and my drivers license to give to BMW before they would send the key, then had to go in for programing. Their prices are just less for the parts and labor than the dealer, also deducted 10% for being a SCCA member brought price down to $295.00.

Originally Posted by bbrase

I'm in VA, don't have comfort access, so don't know if their charge would include coding for that also if needed. Check with smaller Import repair shops that specialize in BMWs, the one I used looked up the key parts needed using the VIN, and ordered the key already cut from BMW, they required a copy of the registration with my name on it and my drivers license to give to BMW before they would send the key, then had to go in for programing. Their prices are just less for the parts and labor than the dealer, also deducted 10% for being a SCCA member brought price down to $295.00.

Sounds good. I might try a local shop I've seen close to me.

Thanks so much.

I found an ad on the net keylessremotes4u. BMW remotes/key at $89 and programme instructions. No idea if it's any good. Anyone tried this company?

Hi All

Sorry I'm not sure where I was supposed to be post this. Sorry this will probably be long I want to give as much information as I can.

I'm new here. I purchased a 2004 BMW 325i from a local dealership, and the battery on the keyless entry was dead so we tried to replace the battery and now the key is in 2 pieces. Key still works we just have to have both parts together to start the car.

We ordered 2 new keys from eBay that were uncut thinking we could go to a locksmith or a dealership and have them cut the keys and program them. I called 2 dealerships in my area and they said they couldn't cut the keys we would have to order new keys. One quote was for $192 and another was $168.

So I guess my question is, is there a way to get cut BMW keys that we can program them.

Not really sure where to go from here.

Thanks for the help/suggestions

I just read the title and clicked it thinking the OP had a way of obtaining one and was sharing it with everyone.