I just bought an '05 530i. It came with only one key. Need another key. I know the dealer could sell me one, but as you know dealer prices on everything is jacked way up. Is there a less expensive option?

you can get a valet key for 40 bucks, but it doesn't have the remote functions. However it will serve the purpose of opening and starting the car.

yeah. your dealer is the only option for keys.

You have not choice other than go to a dealer and buy a key for your car. It is encoded and cut. You will not be able to find a cheaper route. 160 may be steep but that is what happens when you buy a German car. It will cost more for everything but you didn't buy the car because you are a frugal person. If you did, sell the car now and by a Asian car.

are you sure its 40 bucks. my dealer said usd100

if you want a valet key with a remote, then $40 is the price, but if you want a key with the remote feature, then $150 is the price.

i also just bought a 545i but only have one key....how about ebay, anyone has purchased a key with remote feautures from ebay?? would that cut costs a little??