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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by wojo, Apr 26, 2011.

  1. wojo

    wojo New Member

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    Hello

    I Just purchased a 2008 Prius and it only has 1 fob ( dealer supposed to get 2nd one from previouse owner) yea, right.
    Well I sure would like a second one just in case. Anyone know the replacement csot? It's the older style,no keyless entry.

    Thanks..................Wojo
     
    #1 wojo, Apr 26, 2011
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    Sorry, I don't know the cost but the above problem seems pretty common lately. It's rather annoying that it's even possible to buy a car w/its second key missing, esp. when you can't get a duplicate for <$10.

    As for "It's the older style,no keyless entry", it has nothing to do w/age but rather equipment level. See http://priuschat.com/forums/knowled...andard-optional-equipment-some-countries.html and look for the word smart. In some cases, it's referred to there as smart-entry, smart-start and in others smart key system. I have an 06 package NL, so I have SKS.

    A former coworker had a very stripped down used 08 or 09 that appered to have no package (it definitely had no input jack, MP3/WMA support, SKS nor backup camera).
     
    #2 cwerdna, Apr 26, 2011
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    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    You obviously have a relationship with the dealer and the dealer acknowledges that there is a second key. It seems to me, that if he can't get it from the "previouse (previous?) owner," than he owes you a new one. Your "csot" (cost?) should be zero.
     
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    Naa.. it is a typical dealership bait and switch sales tactic.

    Had similar non-Prius buying experience. They said that they have a key, they just need to find it. After calling them back for several weeks it was nowhere found.

    Arguing wasn't gonna do anything as you sign "AS-IS" clause on used car, but at least they where nice to program new one for free, after we got it from flee-bay.

    IMHO just cut the losses and find a good deal on replacement good luck
     
    #5 cyclopathic, Apr 26, 2011
  6. wojo

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    Thanks All
    I e-mailed him yesterday about it, Well you gussed it - no reply yet. Ill give him a few days then drive over and hunt him down.
    Thanks for all your replys................Wojo
     
    #6 wojo, Apr 26, 2011
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    last month I bought an 08 certified from local dealer, similar story, only one key, after writing owner of dealership best I can do is buy new fob from dealer for their "cost" of $200 and they'll program it for free. I'm gonna do it.....
     
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  8. wojo

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    Well I have to eat my words!. Dealer called today and said I HAVE IT, from the last owner. So I guess he's not too bad after all.
    Even better news, I had to make a 85 mile highway trip today and recieved a pleasant surprise. 64.6 MPG going 56.1 returning ( strong headwind). not bad for just learning to drive a Prius.
    LATER.......................Wojo
     
    #8 wojo, Apr 28, 2011
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