lexdud

My idiot son decided to steal (borrow) my '93 SC400 while I was in New York on vacation. The moron didn't think that I would notice that he had "borrowed" it. The car was filthy both inside and out, the odometer showed at least 200 more miles than it should have had ... and the tank (that I keep filled) was empty.

... and he LOST my only key! luckily I do have the aluminum emergency key that came with the car)

idiot ...


Now that you know how stupid my son is I have to replace my key. My local dealership wants $35 for a plain Jane (no logo) key and $70 for a Lexus (no electronics) one ... which is plain thievery.

Please recommend a source for replacement keys that is good, reliable and for my son's benefit CHEAP.

Never have children ...

thanks ...

IS_250

iTrader: (2)

try a local locksmith.... i know there is one here in Jacksonville that is able to cut the keys and program them.

or you could try buying the key from ebay and having it cut at the local lexus dealer.

User1321989

iTrader: (1)

ROFL.......

i'd beat him....then make him clean my car.....

then beat him some more.....

try ebay for a key mine was 25 bucks with logo shipped....


then beat him some more!

lexdud

OK, I buy a key off of Ebay ... how do I get it cut? Do they provide this service?

I'll remember to beat his some more ...

HellFish

iTrader: (5)

alot of lock smiths will cut it, if not then you can go to the dealer and get it done. make your son pay for it.

FormosaSC

i would just go to lexus and get the oem electronic key.

beating's no help, but it does make you feel better

Spitfire86

So the key blank is the cheap part, cutting it will cost more. I bought a set of blanks off ebay but the locksmith still charged $20 for cutting them each since they have to use a special machine.

tavarish

iTrader: (2)

hahahahahahhahaha...



AAAAAAhahahahahhaahhaha


Ebay has the blank keys cheap.

evileagle

rofl @ the beat him some more statement

chanh55

at least fill up the gas... lol

horent135

iTrader: (10)

yes beat it hard with a belt or stick, make sure he learn his lesson for sure...

Just ebay the key and go dealer to get it cut, they might ask for your registration making sure that you own that car. instead of thief.

RolxuSC400

For further family harmony may I suggest a key box, they are only like $20? I keep all my keys in there not only does it keep them all together but keeps "unauthorized" drivers (idiots) honest. Learned this when my "@#$%" EX-roomate borrowed (w/o permission) my Mercedes and proceeded to curb 2of the wheels.

Of course that means you have to lock the box too

lexdud

If you only knew how much effort went into keeping him out of the house ... a key box would have done no godd.

I'm glad I've brightened up a number of your day ... I have to have the "talk" with my offspring this weekend. This should be fun ...

SolTrain99

iTrader: (1)

I'd just run him over with the car... (JK)

574-SC300

I suggest beating him with a frying pan and making him work the money for a new key and tank of gas off.