WTF! Anyone know of any ideas on how to save some money on this?

 

Does that include the cutting and transponder reprogramming?

 

yes.....I need one to start the car....not just open the doors.

 

Then that might not be a bad deal. But do a search, I've talked about this before. It's also in the DIY section

 

yeah..I was told at purchase that the cost to replace a key was more than that. I forget the amount though.

 

I saw a thread about a locksmith being able to program our transponder keys. I'll chime in with the cost to cut/program after I contact a few local companies.

 

is that from a dealer? and is it an oem infiniti key? i got an ilco replacement transponder key, cut and reprogrammed for 70 bucks at my local key shop. they wanted 85, but i said i only had 70. good enough for me. works and feels great

 

I bought two smart keys on ebay for about $40 bucks and had a locksmith cut an program both for $60.

 

Yep that sounds about right. You can buy one on Ebay for $40-$55 and have the dealer program it for about $40. Otherwise the dealer will charge you more for the key. I bought a keyfob off Ebay and have not programmed it yet. Got it for $20.

 

Umm I don't know guy's, 104 doesn't seem bad considering how much you spend and how much time goes into what you guy's did, pay for the key, and pay for the program, just doesn't like your saving so much money, just seems like your wasting a whole lotta time. Just my opinion.

 

That sounds about right to me - $50 for the key and $50 to program it.

 

It wasnt really hard to click buy it now on ebay, wait for the keys, grab the keys from the mail, drive to a locksmith, wait 15 mins, and drive away. Save money

 

lol...so it is true. The old woman who sold me the G35 told me.."young man...make sure not to lose the key...its expensive to replace!!!""