New Key Style for my C Class
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From: Tampa FL
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just ordered mine from RAB Motors in San Rafael, about $85, we'll see if they can push it though because the parts man was not too confident about the order going through. On a side note, he said the part number is for a new S Class, which i dont understand because it starts with 211... and to add he said the prices are input incorrectly by MB and will probably be changed to a higher price once it is caught.
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E550 4MATIC
I know some of you have questioned the durability of the new generation SmartKey. Well tonight as I walked to my car in the dark I dropped the damn thing on the stone path to the driveway. After an excessive amount of profanities, I examied it in the car, and its fine. I dropped it twice too, it slipped out of my hand as I went to pick it up. There are only two little knicks (probably like a milimeter each) and they don't look bad at all.
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From: McLean, VA
Ordered mine from OEM Parts Direct on Christmas Day - got an e-mail yesterday saying it had been shipped already. I should have it in a day or two since I'm in the same state as them.
I'll keep you guys posted as to if I have any problems with it, etc. I did enter in my VIN when ordering.
I'll keep you guys posted as to if I have any problems with it, etc. I did enter in my VIN when ordering.
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From: Surrey, UK
2002 C320 (full AMG styling) - Brilliant Silver / Ash Leather (Orion Grey)
I've just been on the OEM Parts Direct site and priced the key at $62 USD I'm in the UK and desperately want this key. My local dealer says it's not possible to order yet as Mercedes still have lots of the old style keys in Europe. At less than $100 it's a great price too, replacment keys in the UK are currently approximatley 165 GBP (320 USD!)
I'm temtped to try and order it to see what happens. I guess they may not like my VIN as that will clearly show it's not a US spec vehicle...
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Did you guys recieved the shipment tracking number?
I recieved the E-mail too, however the tracking number wasnt in the mail, so im wondering if its the same for u who ordered on OEMPARTSDIRECT
I recieved the E-mail too, however the tracking number wasnt in the mail, so im wondering if its the same for u who ordered on OEMPARTSDIRECT
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04 SL 500
i asked them and got a reply back saying that the key will not work when you get it. they say that you're going to need to take the key to the dealer to get it activated or paired. anyone know how much this would cost?
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05 C55
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From: McLean, VA
I got an e-mail as well saying my key had been shipped, but no tracking #. I sent Jamie an e-mail letting her know there was no tracking number but haven't heard anything back...hopefully it's in the mail and I'll get it today.
I'll keep you guys updated.
I'll keep you guys updated.
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CLS55
the new key looks cool with all that chrome, but its also heavier... and for something you carry around all day, the lighter the better. i had a loaner c class and was initially intregued by the key, but the weight make me like my old plastic key better. its not that much heavier, but heavier nonetheless.
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From: SoCal
C55, w211 E55, ML320 CDI
We are talking very, very little weight here. I bet you can condense your key rings by one or more which will offset the "heaviness" of the 07 key. I certainly don't notice any difference in my pocket.
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From: New Jersey
E550 4MATIC
Yeah that is a great idea, I don't know why it didn't have something like that in the first place, it totally defeats the purpose of the removable blade. What were the valets supposed to do before? Have a giant pile of MB keys?
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From: Westwood, NJ
2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
Funny how they overengineer the silly cupholders, but screw up a simple key that you use every day.
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From: Brooklyn, NY
2003 C32 AMG BLACK
Guys, I picked mine up from Ray Catena MB in NJ and it's gorgeous. If you want this key GET IT ASAP. I paid $70 (tax included) but they told me that yesterday the key went up to $170 due to it's high demand.
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From: New Jersey
E550 4MATIC
Nooo that is horrible news. Did it go up already or it is going up in the near future?
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From: McLean, VA
I ordered my key from OEM Parts Direct (http://oempartsdirect.com/) on Monday and received my key today (Friday - 12/29). I entered my VIN in the ordering process and the key arrived, I unpackaged it, put it together and took it out to my car...fired right up.
I would recommend ordering from OEM parts direct...total cost was about $65 w/ shipping and very easy to do.
Good luck guys...the new key is great, although it is a little heavier it definitely looks much better.
I would recommend ordering from OEM parts direct...total cost was about $65 w/ shipping and very easy to do.
Good luck guys...the new key is great, although it is a little heavier it definitely looks much better.
