Re: [DML] Factory Shifts/Key Code

[Phil Priestley <phil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I just had to get a spare key for my 98 Mercedes-Benz E320. They use an 
totally electronic key to start the car with a metal side cut emergency 
blade that will open the doors and trunk but do nothing else. To get a 
spare you have to give them your Vin and show proof of ownership, then 
they order the key from MB. One week and $135 later I had a spare.
That sure made the $35 for an OEM door key and ignition blank from DMCH 
look like a steal.
Phil Priestley
Alessandros 120
http://alessandros120.com/
(503)370-9951

On Sep 23, 2004, at 6:43 AM, Murray Fisher wrote:

>  I thought
> they were going to cut me a spare key for six dollars, but it was 
> $90.00 and
> I was told that some cost like $120 or so.....most ridiculous thing I 
> ever
> heard of.




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