Hi Everyone,
I've just put down a deposit on an 35is but it only has one key (with comfort access).
Apart from the obvious, going to a main dealer, getting my pants pulled down in the process, can I purchase a second key elsewhere?
Suggestions please
TIA
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Jasonn
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I had the same when I bought mine and got the dealer (an independent) to give me the second key as a condition of the sale - he yelped a bit when his boss said it was around £600 (load of BS - I'd checked with a couple of locksmiths and it was nowhere near that, especially as they'd get it cheaper for traders).
Ring a few independent auto locksmiths, as you have one key, it can be used to program the new one
Ring a few independent auto locksmiths, as you have one key, it can be used to program the new one
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Mr Tidy
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Welcome to the forum by the way! 
It may help if you gave an indication of where you are.
I've read positive feedback about bmkeys in East London, although I've never needed to use them.
But a former forum member in Cheshire cut and coded a key for my previous E86 for £80.
It may help if you gave an indication of where you are.
I've read positive feedback about bmkeys in East London, although I've never needed to use them.
But a former forum member in Cheshire cut and coded a key for my previous E86 for £80.
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Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
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Scoobycue
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Thanks for the welcome 
I'm in Essex near Southend. I'm buying privately
I'm in Essex near Southend. I'm buying privately
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Wardy5
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Thread revival, but do you know if a Cheshire key cutting service is still available?
I went to look at an E89 for sale this week, but only with one key. Trying to get a feel for costs on a 2nd key, so I can negotiate accordingly.
Thanks,
Steve
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The second key needs the car to be present to be coded ..FWIW
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
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Mr Tidy
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I'm sure it is still going, but there were some issues and the guy who runs it was banned from the forum so I'll PM you.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Wardy5
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Many thanks to you both.
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JakeS76
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Most mobile locksmiths can supply and code an e89 key - price is usually around £150 if they come to you.