is this going to cost me?? Any way to get this cheaper than the local dealer which quoted me some $250.00 for key and programming..YIKES

Dave

 

I think $250 is about the right number. You may want to try Suncoast to see if they discount. I suspect (though I don't know) that they can program it with your VIN (and tons of proof of ownership).

 

when I had my spare key programmed it cost me like $65 I think

 

That's just for the programming, the actual key is probably in the $175 range though...

Damm, how can I be such a knucklehead...

Dave

 

hey dave, there was one that sold on ebay for 10bucks, i missed it, wish i had a spare.
my original one was so banged up that i took it apart and repainted it...

 

What a rip off

 

You'd be looking at $400-$600 for Ferrari keys and programming!

 

There is a ebay seller named "remotehub". Best I say is contact him and ask him if he has any carrera remote fob/key for 997 or knows any place because it seems like he sells the 996 for around $80. They are uncut and you would have to get it cut and programmed

good luck

 

that is insane!!! I guess that is the last time I would use valet parking.

 

Well, I guess the local "Do It Center" hardware shop is out the question....

 

Bottomline you still have to get the key programmed and cut. Porsche can only do the programming part but you can get the key cut at an Audi dealer as well. I don't know if independent key shops can cut those keys.

 

I did the same lost one of my key pay $250 for the key, dealer charge me another $95 to program that damn key. I saw those key on ebay 996 key is different then 997 key guys.

 

Should be about $300 cut and programmed.

 

I was quoted $200 at my local dealership

 

Is that out the door?? Which dealer, I live in Socal as well. I got a quote of $250 from Bev. Hills Porsche..

Dave