Replacement Key for 08 135i (Non Comfort Access)

e30e36e46e92 · 03-11-2009, 12:15 PM

I just purchased an amazing 08 135i (Tiag/Coral/6MT/Sport), but the previous owner only had one key. I'd like to have a spare. My local dealership is quoting $226 for a new one. This seems rather high considering I have read 07 e90 keys run closer to $125. Does anyone have any experience with buying a new key for their 1er?

Dave · 03-11-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by e30e36e46e92

I just purchased an amazing 08 135i (Tiag/Coral/6MT/Sport), but the previous owner only had one key. I'd like to have a spare. My local dealership is quoting $226 for a new one. This seems rather high considering I have read 07 e90 keys run closer to $125. Does anyone have any experience with buying a new key for their 1er?

rates have gone up twice... pming you info

KeithLM · 03-11-2009, 01:24 PM

When I was in high school I worked in a hardware store and we'd cut all kinds of keys and if I remember right we had it priced so it was $1 with tax. My how things have changed.

Do I sound old now? Sure those keys didn't have fancy electronics in them, and that's the way we liked it! You put them in and turn them and they did their job, because that's how a key is supposed to work!

///M1 · 03-11-2009, 01:29 PM

yeah, expect to pay an arm and a kidney for those. Even on my M5 which had the older key design it was over $200...

Robert · 03-11-2009, 01:44 PM

what happened to the m5?

singular · 03-11-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KeithLM

When I was in high school I worked in a hardware store and we'd cut all kinds of keys and if I remember right we had it priced so it was $1 with tax. My how things have changed.

Do I sound old now? Sure those keys didn't have fancy electronics in them, and that's the way we liked it! You put them in and turn them and they did their job, because that's how a key is supposed to work!

True. But it's also nice to know that it's a lot harder for some kid in high school to manufacture a functional copy of my key!

///M1 · 03-11-2009, 03:01 PM

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what happened to the m5?

Sold it to a very good friend of mine (and of the family). There are some pics in my gallery/album, had extensive mods, making well over 450hp. Miss it dearly

:

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Dave · 03-11-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by e30e36e46e92

I just purchased an amazing 08 135i (Tiag/Coral/6MT/Sport), but the previous owner only had one key. I'd like to have a spare. My local dealership is quoting $226 for a new one. This seems rather high considering I have read 07 e90 keys run closer to $125. Does anyone have any experience with buying a new key for their 1er?

you got my pm with the info right?

S54dan · 03-11-2009, 03:12 PM

Proof of ownership in original documentation only (registration, title, or bill of sale) and a valid drivers license must be presented in PERSON to any dealership to order a key. Do not buy eBay keys, they will not work, period. All documents must be valid and of the United States & Puerto Rico.

Key prices doubled in January.

e30e36e46e92 · 03-11-2009, 10:16 PM

Much appreciate the quick and helpful responses.

JB135i · 03-12-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by e30e36e46e92

$125

$125 for a key is OK?!

e30e36e46e92 · 03-12-2009, 09:09 AM

Relatively, I would say it's reasonable.

cagekicker · 03-16-2009, 11:01 AM

expensive!

Call · 03-16-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KeithLM

When I was in high school I worked in a hardware store and we'd cut all kinds of keys and if I remember right we had it priced so it was $1 with tax. My how things have changed.

Do I sound old now? Sure those keys didn't have fancy electronics in them, and that's the way we liked it! You put them in and turn them and they did their job, because that's how a key is supposed to work!

My first one didn't require a key...just push the button! Now who is showing their age

Call

Midgad · 03-16-2009, 03:49 PM

...wouldnt b too happy about the missing one floating around. Just a thought!

Tom K. · 03-16-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Call

My first one didn't require a key...just push the button! Now who is showing their age

Call

What kind of car didn't require a key? (Unless it was brass era & you are pushing 100!)

My recollection is that they all needed to have the ignition unlocked with a key before you pushed the starter button - like most motorcycles today. The late 40's & early 50's Packards & Buicks didn't even have a button - you floored the accelerator to engage the starter (after using the key).

Tom

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KeithLM Proud 1er 24 Rep 699 Posts Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wylie, TX iTrader: (0)	When I was in high school I worked in a hardware store and we'd cut all kinds of keys and if I remember right we had it priced so it was $1 with tax. My how things have changed. Do I sound old now? Sure those keys didn't have fancy electronics in them, and that's the way we liked it! You put them in and turn them and they did their job, because that's how a key is supposed to work!
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Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	what happened to the m5?
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e30e36e46e92 New Member 3 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 08 135i TiAg/Coral Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Much appreciate the quick and helpful responses.
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03-12-2009, 09:09 AM	#12
e30e36e46e92 New Member 3 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 08 135i TiAg/Coral Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Relatively, I would say it's reasonable.
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Midgad Free Skier 28 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 128i Coupe, 6MT, M-Sports Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: LI,NY iTrader: (0)	...wouldnt b too happy about the missing one floating around. Just a thought!
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