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  • Russell Taylor
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    02/05/2011 at 11:15 pm
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    #3654

    Bought my F800ST recently, and it came with only one key.I have ordered another, as losing a key is my favourite pastimes, especially when I really need to go somewhere.I'm going to have to change pastimes, as the new key is costing $152 plus GST. That's $175.I know that it includes a very high security factor, but I still feel like Mr Bmw has just bent me over and spanked me.Cringe.

    Richard Kuysten
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    03/05/2011 at 12:07 am
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    #15197

    It's criminal Daffy.  But when my wife got her little Mercedes SLK import we had to get a new key from Coutts $425 incl GST !!!!!!! I bet there are a few stories like this.  :-

    Dave Ross
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    03/05/2011 at 4:53 am
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    #15198

    yep, guy at work has a Holden, he is still sore around the back.

    Anonymous
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    08/05/2011 at 5:47 am
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    #15199

    I was talking to a guy who owns a recentish model Audi. He mentioned $600 when we were talking about getting a replacement key.

    Jim Young
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    08/05/2011 at 9:38 pm
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    #15200

    There is a chinese locksmith who has a shop in China Town off Te Rakau drive in East Tamaki who has branded blank keys for all the expensive model cars and he charges around $150 for a chipped key.

    Richard Kuysten
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    08/05/2011 at 11:07 pm
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    #15201

    That's useful info Jim,  😀 hopefully we won't be in need again but good to know just in case.

    Robin
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    10/05/2011 at 9:07 pm
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    #15202

    (Famous last words:)When I took possession of the Z3 & the dealer handed me the key, "BTW, there is only one key." Didnt take too long to research the key situation: Plain key opens door, boot & glovebox only.

    Murray
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    11/05/2011 at 1:07 am
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    #15203

    Bought my F800ST recently, and it came with only one key.I have ordered another, as losing a key is my favourite pastimes, especially when I really need to go somewhere.I'm going to have to change pastimes, as the new key is costing $152 plus GST. That's $175.I know that it includes a very high security factor, but I still feel like Mr Bmw has just bent me over and spanked me.Cringe.

    Should have got yourself a G450X, doesn't have an ignition key so no expensive replacements.Of course it does have a steering lock, lose that key and your only option is lots of big doughnuts  ;D

    Anonymous
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    13/05/2011 at 10:33 am
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    #15204

    Better yet, a BMW /5 with the nail, sometimes had to improvise with 3 match sticks. Cost?

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