JesseRaymond 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2012 have lost the keys for my car. Dont have a spare. What are my options? Preferably i dont want to spend much . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jo Blogs 11 Report post Posted July 30, 2012 have lost the keys for my car. Dont have a spare. What are my options? Preferably i dont want to spend much . I got a new key for a E39 530i a few weeks ago. (Lost it) 3 days ex Coombes Johnston BMW Hamilton. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted July 30, 2012 have lost the keys for my car. Dont have a spare. What are my options? Preferably i dont want to spend much . if its an E30 like your alias thing says then quickest thing would be to call your local locksmith and get him to make you a key. if its a '93 or so onwards car its pretty much dealer only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted July 30, 2012 I got a new key for a E39 530i a few weeks ago. (Lost it) 3 days ex Coombes Johnston BMW Hamilton. how much? remote inbuilt? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jo Blogs 11 Report post Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) how much? remote inbuilt? $360+GST Remote inbuilt...Diamond key. Didn't think they could make multi track keys using the barrel? Edited July 30, 2012 by Winckel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 $360+GST Remote inbuilt...Diamond key. Didn't think they could make multi track keys using the barrel? Mine was less than that including GST from Milland. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmase 19 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 Mine was less than that including GST from Milland. Care to share with us the cost? My girl has just informed me that she can't find the keys to my E39 Might have to have a real man's look when I get home! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 Care to share with us the cost? My girl has just informed me that she can't find the keys to my E39 Might have to have a real man's look when I get home! It was about $320-ish, inc. It was a RF Diamond key. I have two remote keys, but you can get a manual key (only really good for emergencies coz of the cheap-ass locks) for about $180 I think. Probably good to have a really good look. They're far from the most expensive keys, but it's still money that coul dbe spent of the cheap-ass cooling system or worn out suspension Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wom 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) slightly off topic but kinda on topic too I heard an ad on the radio yesterday for some place (wish I could remember the name) that can make copies of keys that have the factory security chips in them for half the price of a standard replacement from the dealer, for almost any make and model car, and within a day or 2 just thought I'd throw that out there in case anyone is thinking of getting a spare key, but I imagine you would need an original key for them to be able to copy the ews chip etc, ie I don't think they can reproduce a key just from your vin if I hear it again I'll update this with the company's name Edited August 2, 2012 by Wom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted August 2, 2012 I got a genuine infrared remote from Glenn. Think it was araound $470 from memory. Good service, and I don't want to be in the situation where my key doesn't work, hence why I was happy to pay more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmase 19 Report post Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) Actually come to think of it, I'll be up for an IR one if I can't find where they've gone. Just my luck that they'd be dearer than the RF ones. Least I still have a non remote spare at home. Edited August 2, 2012 by tmase Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted August 2, 2012 Just my luck that they'd be dearer than the RF ones. I dunno if the infrared ones are more or not. Mine was just WAY cheaper from Milland, than the Auckland dealer I phoned. (plus the dealer told me I couldn't get another part I wanted, so Milland got me one all in BMW packaging and everything) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
