Worlds most expensive replacement key
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Here she is.
I sure which I had a picture of the wheels before they fixed them but all four look like this.
The car is not perfect, but it is by far the best I found within 150 miles or so. I looked at an 06 with 20k miles and and several 05's with between 20k and 60k that didnt look as nice.
It has a few chips here and there and the seat bottom heaters dont work ( backs do) but it has a full service history at the same dealer. Records show a new top 1 month old, new Crank pos sensor last spring, valve cover reseal, trans plug reseal, steering dampener and lots of other things. So I think I did OK. Not as pristine as I had hoped for, but nice none the less. The dealer really went the extra mile and I highly reccomend them.
Southern Chrysler-Jeep in Chesapeake, VA
I sure which I had a picture of the wheels before they fixed them but all four look like this.
The car is not perfect, but it is by far the best I found within 150 miles or so. I looked at an 06 with 20k miles and and several 05's with between 20k and 60k that didnt look as nice.
It has a few chips here and there and the seat bottom heaters dont work ( backs do) but it has a full service history at the same dealer. Records show a new top 1 month old, new Crank pos sensor last spring, valve cover reseal, trans plug reseal, steering dampener and lots of other things. So I think I did OK. Not as pristine as I had hoped for, but nice none the less. The dealer really went the extra mile and I highly reccomend them.
Southern Chrysler-Jeep in Chesapeake, VA
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Hmmm, looks so much like mine I had to run out to the garage and make sure it was still there. 
Very nice looking ride, Andy. Congrats. Let the permagrin begin!
BTW, let me know how the 303 protectant goes on and how well you like it. I plan on doing that in the spring.
Tired
Very nice looking ride, Andy. Congrats. Let the permagrin begin!
BTW, let me know how the 303 protectant goes on and how well you like it. I plan on doing that in the spring.
Tired
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Re: Worlds most expensive replacement key
Originally Posted by TiredRetired
Hmmm, looks so much like mine I had to run out to the garage and make sure it was still there.
Very nice looking ride, Andy. Congrats. Let the permagrin begin!
BTW, let me know how the 303 protectant goes on and how well you like it. I plan on doing that in the spring.
Tired
Very nice looking ride, Andy. Congrats. Let the permagrin begin!
BTW, let me know how the 303 protectant goes on and how well you like it. I plan on doing that in the spring.
Tired
Crossing my fingers for a warm day to 303 the top
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Re: Worlds most expensive replacement key
Originally Posted by autumnmass
Congratulations and welcome to the forum. Since the dealer gave you great service, do you mind posting dealership.
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Originally Posted by TiredRetired
Hmmm, looks so much like mine .....
BTW, let me know how the 303 protectant goes on and how well you like it. I plan on doing that in the spring.
Tired
BTW, let me know how the 303 protectant goes on and how well you like it. I plan on doing that in the spring.
Tired
I use the 303, I put it on in 3 or 4 LIGHT coats over a day or so. I think the stuff is amazing. Would not use anything else at any price - turned my already new-looking top even DARKER. I sprayed the hose on the top this summer, then used a towel to wipe it off. SEEMED dry right away.
IMO, 303 is the only way to go.
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Just so you know...
I bought a replacement key for my Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor at the Mercedes dealership and it cost me 173ish including tax. They ordered it from Germany. I had to sign a bunch of papers, give my insurance and registration information at the time of purchase.
It came in 2 weeks later. When it did I asked about all the paperwork...they need to verify ownership and then the sales guy said that he had to be held responsible for the key. I guess they are serious about theft management.
When I complained to my brother he laughed. His Ford Excursion key cost 250 and they cut it in the shop.
You are being taken. Deal Breaker.
I bought a replacement key for my Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor at the Mercedes dealership and it cost me 173ish including tax. They ordered it from Germany. I had to sign a bunch of papers, give my insurance and registration information at the time of purchase.
It came in 2 weeks later. When it did I asked about all the paperwork...they need to verify ownership and then the sales guy said that he had to be held responsible for the key. I guess they are serious about theft management.
When I complained to my brother he laughed. His Ford Excursion key cost 250 and they cut it in the shop.
You are being taken. Deal Breaker.
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Originally Posted by pizzaguy
Yea, it looks like mine, too.... I see you got the BEST INTERIOR available on a Crossfire!
I use the 303, I put it on in 3 or 4 LIGHT coats over a day or so. I think the stuff is amazing. Would not use anything else at any price - turned my already new-looking top even DARKER. I sprayed the hose on the top this summer, then used a towel to wipe it off. SEEMED dry right away.
IMO, 303 is the only way to go.
I use the 303, I put it on in 3 or 4 LIGHT coats over a day or so. I think the stuff is amazing. Would not use anything else at any price - turned my already new-looking top even DARKER. I sprayed the hose on the top this summer, then used a towel to wipe it off. SEEMED dry right away.
IMO, 303 is the only way to go.
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Congrats on the purchase, and the car seems to have all of the common issues addressed (Crank pos sensor, valve cover reseal, trans plug reseal, and steering dampener).
With the minor dents and wheels taken care, the car looks great.
If you can post the mileage, and price, that will help from a reference point (for others who are shopping around)...
With the minor dents and wheels taken care, the car looks great.
If you can post the mileage, and price, that will help from a reference point (for others who are shopping around)...
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Just an update. I need to buy a new key, mine has the little "connect loop" thingy broken, and I was told 178.xx. 116 for the key the rest to program it.
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Originally Posted by Kodebuster
Congrats on the purchase, and the car seems to have all of the common issues addressed (Crank pos sensor, valve cover reseal, trans plug reseal, and steering dampener).
With the minor dents and wheels taken care, the car looks great.
If you can post the mileage, and price, that will help from a reference point (for others who are shopping around)...
With the minor dents and wheels taken care, the car looks great.
If you can post the mileage, and price, that will help from a reference point (for others who are shopping around)...
I ended up paying $14,900 plus tax, title and tags
It had 48k when I bought it.
I have spent some time checking everything out and no surprises
except for the rear bumper cover having some dents and marks from
bumping into another vehicle.
Thats getting fixed next week.
Last edited by awilson40; Jan 2, 2011 at 07:34 PM.
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That really sucks. My late great friend lost the keys to his Ferrari. Since he bought it second hand he didn't have the key codes.. Long story short-$2000.00 OUCH!
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When I bought my SRT I asked for the key codes. They assured my they were on file and I didn't insist. Foolish me, the dealer is out of business. Are those codes registered with Chrysler Corp or am I just S.O.L. ?
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Keys are cut by vin#, on file in Germany.
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Originally Posted by GDC-SRT
Keys are cut by vin#, on file in Germany.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Max
Thanks a lot GDC, a link too, very considerate. Happy New Year
Happy New Year right back at you.