i found some prices...mostly around $200 for a new key....in the process of buying a 1999 ML320 and well im only going to get one key......so the father of the seller supposedly can get it for $98. i called up a local dealership to get a quote....they said approx $180 [programmed] $150 [w/out programming]

so i am just trying to get a better estimate...and well that is where the forum comes into play....i tried searching "key fob" and thats where i got the $200-sih prices range....does that seem about right?

 

If you do a search you will see alot of people saying that the keys are $125. However, I just called a bunch of dealers and they wanted $200 not programmed! Also with these new keys you cannot program them your self as you will need a SA to use the AAM machine to synchronize the key fob. BTW, the SA wants another $50 to program the key for 5mins of their time!

 

anywhere between $200 - $250, depending on dealer for a new key programmed I believe.

 

awesome. hahaha
i guess ill be asking the owner of the car to purchase the extra key for me...supposedly she can get it for $98? i'm not really sure how...but im definately going to make sure that its programmed.

around boston, herb chambers quoted me about $180 programmed....$150 just for the key....then approx. $30 for the programming....

 

I just got one last month. $94 and no charge to program.

 

Where?

 

$50, no charge to program either

 

could you guys please tell me where it is that you got the keys for so cheap? help a poor brother out hahahaha

 

Schumacher European LTD. Scottsdale AZ.

 

crap. so far away! ahahaha
just wondering tho...i would assume you would have to bring the car to the place as well, correct?

[inside im hoping they can just make keys using only the key..but i kno its a false hope...just thought id post it...but the reason being that im going to be going to the west coast in a week or so....and if.....by any chance IF it can be done with just the key....id drive from CA to AZ like no other...well...maybe fly...but still. ]

 

Noredline,

How did you pull this off w/ Schumacher? I live in the area and when I asked them they told me that it would cost $160 to get a replacement key for my '03 ML 500.

I think I spoke to Paul of the blue team. Who did you talk to? Could I mention your deal if it would help? If I can get a key at $50 that'd be awesome. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks...