Price on new CA key...

SimonB · 07-18-2009, 05:29 AM

Hi all, I seem to have misplaced my main key to the 1'er (CA version) and am not looking forward to the cost of a replacement.

Anyone got any idea of the $$'s I'm going to get screwed for?

As an aside, I used the spare yesterday and was amazed at the amount of personalisation that's associated to the individual keys. All my favourites, mirror settings, door lock settings, light settings etc. You don't think about it until you have to change.

amk2912 · 07-18-2009, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

Hi all, I seem to have misplaced my main key to the 1'er (CA version) and am not anticipating the cost of a replacement.

Anyone got any idea of the $$'s I'm going to get screwed for?

As an aside, I used the spare yesterday and was amazed at the amount of personalisation that's associated to the individual keys. All my favourites, mirror settings, door lock settings, light settings etc. You don't think about it until you have to change.

I've hear rumours around $150. I've picked up the wife's key fob by mistake in the past and I might as well be driving someone else's car!

Here's a scenario...I'm pushing buttons like crazy on the fob and nothing is happening....only to realise later that it's for the wrong car!

SimonB · 07-18-2009, 07:10 AM

Damn, thanks amk2912, I'll have to call them on Monday unless it turns up - doesn't "yours" have stylish M on it or something?

amk2912 · 07-18-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

Damn, thanks amk2912, I'll have to call them on Monday unless it turns up - doesn't "yours" have stylish M on it or something?

No stylish ///M unfortunately

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Dave · 07-18-2009, 07:26 AM

it the usa in nj/nyc it was 150 now around 200- 300

BUY the key warranty

SimonB · 07-18-2009, 08:40 AM

izzodesh, you guys seem to have warranty for all types of things we don't. Never heard of 'key warranty' downunder...

amk2912 · 07-18-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by izzodesh

it the usa in nj/nyc it was 150 now around 200- 300

BUY the key warranty

Ummm...maybe my A$150 is a bit below the mark.

The passenger side wing mirror motor in my X5 is a bit dodgy.....quoted $1148 yesterday to replace!!!!! Far canal......

WOPALX · 07-18-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

Anyone got any idea of the $$'s I'm going to get screwed for?

$650 ish for the key & fob + $150 ish for reprogramming of the car.

MickyD · 07-18-2009, 08:41 PM

^^^ that sounds more like it....

amk2912 · 07-18-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WOPALX

$650 ish for the key & fob + $150 ish for reprogramming of the car.

Far canal..........

takahashi · 07-18-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by WOPALX

$650 ish for the key & fob + $150 ish for reprogramming of the car.

OMG

.. I nearly lost the key the other day. I will guard it with my life from now on.

amk2912 · 07-18-2009, 10:20 PM

I have little BMW metal key tags which say "Valued Client of <your BMW dealership name and address>"

The finder just pops them in a mail box and they find their way back to your dealership.

Of course you're relying on the finder's goodwill, but it a better-than-nothing scenario.

d3syd · 07-18-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by amk2912

I have little BMW metal key tags which say "Valued Client of <your BMW dealership name and address>"

The finder just pops them in a mail box and they find their way back to your dealership.

Of course you're relying on the finder's goodwill, but it a better-than-nothing scenario.

That's a good idea. Should add the words "Reward offered" so there is some incentive for the finder.

amk2912 · 07-18-2009, 10:50 PM

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That's a good idea. Should add the words "Reward offered" so there is some incentive for the finder.

Yeah - I suppose a $100 reward would be enough incentive for the finder to return the keys in person to the dealership. All the dealer does is put the fob in the reader to find out the owner.

$100 reward beats the hell out of $650+$150 for a new one!

SimonB · 07-19-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by WOPALX

$650 ish for the key & fob + $150 ish for reprogramming of the car.

You are kidding.

Geez. I think I'll just live with the one spare then and guard it with my life. Far canal (to borrow an expression from earlier), that's highway robbery.

amk2912 · 07-19-2009, 03:56 AM

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that's highway robbery.

Without a gun and a mask, even!

x5mad · 07-19-2009, 04:03 AM

I remember the days when I lived in the UK, a replacement key for an e36 was just 25GBP - approx $62 back in those days. Yeah, $650 sounds about right. For some bizzare reason I have 3 keys for my E70 X5. $150 seems a bit steep for ''programming''. The third key I got did not work until it was initialised by putting it into the slot - that was about the only ''programming'' it needed.

amk2912 · 07-19-2009, 04:26 AM

x5mad....a bit OT but do you know when/if the new iDrive will make it into the E70? I'm looking at upgrading the wife's E53 next year but I want the new iDrive.

x5mad · 07-19-2009, 04:37 AM

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x5mad....a bit OT but do you know when/if the new iDrive will make it into the E70? I'm looking at upgrading the wife's E53 next year but I want the new iDrive.

If there are any changes to be made it is done usually twice a year. I'm not 100% sure but I think it is usually March and September. I haven't heard about any changes for this year but 2010 (March?) may be a possiblity. I spend quite a lot of my time now on 1addicts and some on ''www.xoutpost.com''. The rollout for the E70 seems so slow, all the other models seem to be getting the new idrive so much sooner. I heard that the X5M WILL be coming to Australia in Jan 2010 so it makes sense to be rolling out the new idrive around that time too. 408kw....

, I am so tempted!

Apologies to the OP for going off topic too.

qship · 07-19-2009, 04:51 AM

Im not familiar with the CA remote, but the std one is available on ebay for $50 US

Then add the cost of programming.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-K...Q5fAccessories

amk2912 · 07-19-2009, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by x5mad

If there are any changes to be made it is done usually twice a year. I'm not 100% sure but I think it is usually March and September. I haven't heard about any changes for this year but 2010 (March?) may be a possiblity. I spend quite a lot of my time now on 1addicts and some on ''www.xoutpost.com''. The rollout for the E70 seems so slow, all the other models seem to be getting the new idrive so much sooner. I heard that the X5M WILL be coming to Australia in Jan 2010 so it makes sense to be rolling out the new idrive around that time too. 408kw....

, I am so tempted!

Apologies to the OP for going off topic too.

Thanks for the info, mate! Sorry,OP!

WOPALX · 07-19-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

You are kidding.

Geez. I think I'll just live with the one spare then and guard it with my life. Far canal (to borrow an expression from earlier), that's highway robbery.

Nope lost one ages ago.

Funny thing is it turned up last week when the washing machine broke down, it was stuck in the outlet pump. So it actually cost an extra $150 which was the cost of having the machine fixed

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SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Damn, thanks amk2912, I'll have to call them on Monday unless it turns up - doesn't "yours" have stylish M on it or something? __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	izzodesh, you guys seem to have warranty for all types of things we don't. Never heard of 'key warranty' downunder... __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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amk2912 Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: '10 X5 40d & '12 F10 520d Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	I have little BMW metal key tags which say "Valued Client of <your BMW dealership name and address>" The finder just pops them in a mail box and they find their way back to your dealership. Of course you're relying on the finder's goodwill, but it a better-than-nothing scenario.
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x5mad Lieutenant Colonel 352 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: iX 40 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List bmw [0.00]	I remember the days when I lived in the UK, a replacement key for an e36 was just 25GBP - approx $62 back in those days. Yeah, $650 sounds about right. For some bizzare reason I have 3 keys for my E70 X5. $150 seems a bit steep for ''programming''. The third key I got did not work until it was initialised by putting it into the slot - that was about the only ''programming'' it needed.
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amk2912 Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: '10 X5 40d & '12 F10 520d Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	x5mad....a bit OT but do you know when/if the new iDrive will make it into the E70? I'm looking at upgrading the wife's E53 next year but I want the new iDrive.
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qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 21 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	Im not familiar with the CA remote, but the std one is available on ebay for $50 US Then add the cost of programming. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-K...Q5fAccessories __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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