wow... very different prices for replacement keys!!

sleewell · 11-05-2009, 03:47 PM

anyone replace a key recently? how much did you pay??? i knew it was going to be expensive, when i lived in socal i called the local stealerships and was quoted between 300-400 dollars. i am in michigan now and just bought one for 191!!!

that is quite the difference, i mean i know CA is overpriced with the sun tax and all but c'mon almost twice the cost for the same key!

i also just bought new tires and saved a bunch of money by buying them online and then having them installed locally. i called all around town and was quoted 800-950 and then bought the same exact tires online for 486(including delivery and 20 dollar mail in rebate) and then 58 bucks to mount and balance them at a local shop.

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SoCalC55 · 11-05-2009, 04:05 PM

Fletcher Jones (Newport) wanted $273 for a new key.

XsuperbeeX · 11-05-2009, 04:22 PM

paid about the same price though for me...

tommy · 11-05-2009, 04:24 PM

Paid $78 about 2 years ago for the newer style key.

Now they want over $250 for the same key.

HellsAngel · 11-05-2009, 04:24 PM

175$

Jack_2001C240 · 11-05-2009, 05:56 PM

I paid $135 in 2007 for a 2001 C240 electronic key at Helms Brother's Mercedes in Queens, New York.

Havoc · 11-05-2009, 06:00 PM

I just paid $475 for 2 new keys. They sure look pretty though!

OneOfaKindTrini · 11-05-2009, 06:09 PM

Is that the price minus programming?

Havoc · 11-05-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OneOfaKindTrini

Is that the price minus programming?

No, the $475 charge for 2 new keys was with programming. That was the total out the door cost.

ambit · 11-05-2009, 06:34 PM

~$220 for a new-style programmed key about 3 months ago.

M-bENZ · 11-05-2009, 06:41 PM

If I remember correctly then I paid $215 for my key from last year.

Andy

CHRIS WU · 11-06-2009, 12:52 PM

got a new style key along with a n old one when i bought my 2002 e430 from south bay mb

phoenix_iii · 11-06-2009, 04:38 PM

So what does a W203 (2002 C230K) owner do? What are the options?

I only have 1 key. =(

4matic · 11-06-2009, 04:40 PM

without dealer/repair account at New Country in Hartford, CT...350

with account...$135 (for our wagon)

new keys from benz are such a pain btw haha

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phoenix_iii · 11-06-2009, 04:45 PM

Is anyone on the inside offering a deal/help for mbworld members?

4matic · 11-06-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenix_iii

Is anyone on the inside offering a deal/help for mbworld members?

now that would be nice!!

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XenonBenz · 11-06-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenix_iii

Is anyone on the inside offering a deal/help for mbworld members?

You can find an online parts retailer/dealership to order a new key. If you search, there is plenty of info on this. You will need to fax proof that you own the vehicle, usually registration, matching VIN number, driver's license, etc. The new chrome key at wholesale price is roughly $150-175

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommy

Paid $78 about 2 years ago for the newer style key.

Now they want over $250 for the same key.

When the new key came out, MBUSA had the key priced wrong in their system. Anyone who go the key for less than $100 were very lucky. Retail price on the key now is $300ish and wholesale price is $150ish.

MBUSA tried to re-bill my local dealership's parts department for all of the new keys they sold at $78 back in 2007.

OneOfaKindTrini · 11-06-2009, 09:10 PM

Im In Need of a 2nd Key.

mtnman82 · 11-07-2009, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XenonBenz

You can find an online parts retailer/dealership to order a new key. If you search, there is plenty of info on this. You will need to fax proof that you own the vehicle, usually registration, matching VIN number, driver's license, etc. The new chrome key at wholesale price is roughly $150-175

When the new key came out, MBUSA had the key priced wrong in their system. Anyone who go the key for less than $100 were very lucky. Retail price on the key now is $300ish and wholesale price is $150ish.

MBUSA tried to re-bill my local dealership's parts department for all of the new keys they sold at $78 back in 2007.

Please let me know if this works for anybody through an online dealership/parts source again. Some were able to do this a year+ ago, but I've tried since and none of the dealers will do this for me unless I'm there in person (and they want ~$300).

WaveyKat · 11-07-2009, 06:59 PM

$68.95 Shipped

new Chrome Key!! about a year ago! now its $175 Local Dealer NYC

11-05-2009, 04:05 PM	#2
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11-05-2009, 04:24 PM	#4
tommy MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Westwood, NJ Posts: 6,182 Drives: 2002 C230	Paid $78 about 2 years ago for the newer style key. Now they want over $250 for the same key. __________________ 2002 Ccoupe, smurfalicious

11-05-2009, 06:00 PM	#7
Havoc Super Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 802 Drives: 2005 SL55 AMG and 2006 SLK55 AMG 030	I just paid $475 for 2 new keys. They sure look pretty though! __________________ *2005 SL55 AMG R230* Mods -VRP 5.7L-Bigger Forged Pistons•Ported Heads w/Bigger Valves/Cams•Ported SC Manifold•190mm Crank Pulley•82mm Throttlebody•FANGS• SLR Type Coolers•HE Cooling Kit•Phenolic Spacers•Xtreme Belt Wrap Kit•Headers•3"Straight Pipes•Gutted AMG Mufflers•ECU Dyno Tune -Tranny-Maybach Upgraded Shafts/Clutch Packs•Torque Converter•TCU Dyno Tune -Wavetrac LSD•030 Shocks•SS Brakelines•STAR•Lowering Module•Silver CF Interior Kit•Clear Markers•20"HRE 597R Wheels•MichelinPS2 Tires

11-05-2009, 06:41 PM	#11
M-bENZ MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,052 Drives: 04 CLK 320 (Gone) , 01 GS 300 "Plat. Series", 05 CLK500	If I remember correctly then I paid $215 for my key from last year. Andy __________________

11-05-2009, 04:24 PM	#5
HellsAngel MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: France, Lebanon Posts: 1,099 Drives: 03 c320 coupe	175$

11-05-2009, 05:56 PM	#6
Jack_2001C240 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 39 Drives: 2001 C240	I paid $135 in 2007 for a 2001 C240 electronic key at Helms Brother's Mercedes in Queens, New York.

11-05-2009, 06:09 PM	#8
OneOfaKindTrini Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Queens, Ny Posts: 200 Drives: Artic White C28O 4Matic	Is that the price minus programming?

11-05-2009, 06:34 PM	#10
ambit Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 33 Drives: 03' C230	~$220 for a new-style programmed key about 3 months ago.

11-06-2009, 12:52 PM	#12
CHRIS WU Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10 Drives: 2002 E430	got a new style key along with a n old one when i bought my 2002 e430 from south bay mb

11-06-2009, 04:38 PM	#13
phoenix_iii Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 105 Drives: 2002 c230	So what does a W203 (2002 C230K) owner do? What are the options? I only have 1 key. =( __________________ 2002 C230 Kompressor - Pano, Leather, A/T [Road worthy! My fiance drives it!]

11-06-2009, 04:40 PM	#14
4matic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 370 Drives: 04 S430 4Matic/03 Ml 320/ 98' E320 4matic/ 73' slc 450/ 05 cherokee	without dealer/repair account at New Country in Hartford, CT...350 with account...$135 (for our wagon) new keys from benz are such a pain btw haha 4maticcccccccccccc __________________ [size="1"]I do what I do and you do what you can do about it. S-class Tints Alpine Type R Sub/Alpine MRP-M500 Amp. Black Sidemarkers Straight pipes Debadged Black Grille Black wheels Few flashing lights behind the grille (for those slow drivers in the left lane : )SIZE]

11-06-2009, 04:45 PM	#15
phoenix_iii Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 105 Drives: 2002 c230	Is anyone on the inside offering a deal/help for mbworld members? __________________ 2002 C230 Kompressor - Pano, Leather, A/T [Road worthy! My fiance drives it!]

11-06-2009, 09:10 PM	#18
OneOfaKindTrini Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Queens, Ny Posts: 200 Drives: Artic White C28O 4Matic	Im In Need of a 2nd Key.

11-07-2009, 06:59 PM	#20
WaveyKat MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Your Location Posts: 2,545 Drives: 3.2L	$68.95 Shipped new Chrome Key!! about a year ago! now its $175 Local Dealer NYC

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