Wow! Some really articulate messages and well stated opinions here.

I bought a beautiful, well maintained black coupe at a good price a month ago and was as pleased as I've ever been after buying a car. One day later I'm trying to find a way to get set up with a spare key and I realize the situation. After struggling with internet sales of "used" keys touted to be programmable and falling victim to service people swearing to it, I think what kind of a predicament have I had gotten into. The bottom line for me is why spend $500 to $700 for a spare key when a failed immobilizer module or ECU will render the car nearly without value. I can't sell the car without telling the potential buyer the situation because I'm not like the salesman and dealership from where I got it. So I'll enjoy it while it lasts and hope I do not suffer the fate held by wolfstalker. He has my sympathy and well wishes because as said, it can happen to any one of us. No wonder Chrysler is no longer one of the big three. What a stupid decision to create a mid priced car with a security scheme of ridiculous magnitude and then cease to support it.