Spare Keys $400?
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Hey guys, I was fortunate enough to find and purchase an absolute mint '99 Porsche Boxster with only 46K miles on it, problem is, owner only had 1 key with car. Because I sometimes park it in a lot- I must leave the key with the attendants and am worried about possible key loss.....
...I called my local dealer (Pepe Porsche) and was quoted $400 for a spare key....are there less expensive alternatives to spare keys?
Thanks guys~
(An expensive introduction to Porsche ownership.)
...I called my local dealer (Pepe Porsche) and was quoted $400 for a spare key....are there less expensive alternatives to spare keys?
Thanks guys~
(An expensive introduction to Porsche ownership.)
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Hey guys, I was fortunate enough to find and purchase an absolute mint '99 Porsche Boxster with only 46K miles on it, problem is, owner only had 1 key with car. Because I sometimes park it in a lot- I must leave the key with the attendants and am worried about possible key loss.....
...I called my local dealer (Pepe Porsche) and was quoted $400 for a spare key....are there less expensive alternatives to spare keys?
Thanks guys~
(An expensive introduction to Porsche ownership.)
...I called my local dealer (Pepe Porsche) and was quoted $400 for a spare key....are there less expensive alternatives to spare keys?
Thanks guys~
(An expensive introduction to Porsche ownership.)
It has no RF door lock/unlock functionality though.
I do not know how much the valet key costs and how much it costs to introduce the RFID pill's ID to the car's security system.
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The OP will just have to get the numbers from the dealer.
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Porsche keys are mated to the immobilizer only by the dealer.
I still only have one good key, after purchasing a new immobilizer.
My plan is to cut a hard key, and leave the transmitter taped under the dash to keep the immobilizer unlocked. Theft is a minimal risk for me, and I don't like to lock a convertible car anyway.
I understand that WalMarts have been deploying the machine to cut Sidewinder keys. I've yet to see one. Some places online can do it with just a pic of the key.
I still only have one good key, after purchasing a new immobilizer.
My plan is to cut a hard key, and leave the transmitter taped under the dash to keep the immobilizer unlocked. Theft is a minimal risk for me, and I don't like to lock a convertible car anyway.
I understand that WalMarts have been deploying the machine to cut Sidewinder keys. I've yet to see one. Some places online can do it with just a pic of the key.
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the money you would save is the difference between the valet key head and the remote style head....
$40.00 compared to $175.00.....both need to be programmed.....vinnie
$40.00 compared to $175.00.....both need to be programmed.....vinnie
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Keys are huge margin makers for dealers! I was quoted almost $1k for a key and fob for my Aston if that makes you feel any better. But can we do? I'm surprised someone hasn't stepped in about this because they essentially have a monopoly on the market.
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You can buy the components but the 1 hour of labor dealers charge to program the key is what gets you in the shorts. You can look for an independant that can program keys and order the head and key from one of the online Porsche dealer part sites like Sunset or Suncoast.
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I just had to by the key fob from Suncoast. 129.00. Then today I had it programmed at Tysons Porsche for 70 bucks. That the cheapest I could do.
All of this because the electonic pill in my original key fell out and couldn't be found.
All of this because the electonic pill in my original key fell out and couldn't be found.
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If you're paying $600 or $1000 for a key, though, you're getting ripped off.
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i paid 450 5 yr ago. just do it. if you ever sell the car, having 2 keys is important. also, the key does go bad every 3-5 years anyhow.
you may want to look into using a 997 key instead of the 996 key as an upgrade in looks
you may want to look into using a 997 key instead of the 996 key as an upgrade in looks