i seemed to have missplaced the keys to my 240D (don't ask). now, what should i do to procure a new set as cheaply as possible?

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1980 240D, 197580 miles - "The Stuttgart Stomper"

Call the dealer. They wanted about $25 for the key for our late '83 SD.

....unless you have an established rappor with the parts man.

MB is getting quite picky about keys and you will need to go down in person with a registration slip to prove you own the car.

Jim F.

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14 E250 BlueTEC black. 45k miles
95 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 66k miles
94 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 152k miles
85 300TD 4 spd man, euro bumpers and lights, 15" Pentas dark blue 274k miles

I had a guy make one from code at a key place charged me $20

I had a similiar deal when I bought a replacement ignition switch and key. I had to show the parts man at the dealership my registration. I don't have any problems with that. I would hate to think anybody could steal my car and then easily by a key of it.

TimK

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EPA 609 & 608 HVAC Certified
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83' 300D Turbo - 300K + Miles
00' 1.9L TDI Beetle
85' 6.5L Turbo, GV-OD, GMC Suburban,
67' 2.5L Diesel NA - Land Rover Series IIA

Here's what you do if it's so cold your diesel fuel gels. Smear some on some toast and stay inside until it warms up outside.

You can fax the proof of ownership too. Some dealers don't even ask for it with these older cars.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

let me know how you make out. I have to get keys made for the SD and all I have is a Bill of Sale

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81 Mercedes 300SD 289k.......SOLD
82 Mercedes 300CD 252k......slow ride

82 mercedes 300 SD...mi Unknown
83 Mercedes 300D ????ksniff..gone too
84 Mercedes 300D 148k........SOLD
85 Mercedes 300TD 386k and holding some one elses project

thanks everyone... and yes i will definitely report back on the outcome

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1980 240D, 197580 miles - "The Stuttgart Stomper"

I had to provide vehicle registration. Since I had it on me I didn't try and BS my way around it but I reckon they're sticklers for this seeing that you can read a VIN right through the windshield...bill of sale if you mean title with the back signed then that would probably work...piece of paper with signature..a little less so for obvious reasons.

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1982 300TD 210K miles ("The Replacement" aka "The Anvil") - SOLD
1979 300SD 245K miles (never ending project)
2007 Pinarello F3:13
1995 Ducati 916 (SOLD, sniff)
1999 Ducati 900SSie (SOLD)

I have an unsigned title........owner abandon the car more than a yr and a half ago but left the title behind

I have a bill of sale from the owner of the property where car was left.


Can't I just get a locksmith to come out and make up keys????

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81 Mercedes 300SD 289k.......SOLD
82 Mercedes 300CD 252k......slow ride

82 mercedes 300 SD...mi Unknown
83 Mercedes 300D ????ksniff..gone too
84 Mercedes 300D 148k........SOLD
85 Mercedes 300TD 386k and holding some one elses project

I don't know if a locksmith has the proper tool for the type of key. You say you have an "unsigned title"??? I'm sure the PO will "sign" the title prior to you going to the DMV so you can register it.... right?!?!?

Besides, there is nothing like the feeling that all I had to do was show the registration, the parts guy copied the VIN and two days later two PERFECT WORKING keys were delivered to the dealer. SO now the "original" key is the spare and my son and I have new ones on the key chains. BTW they were $20 each! That was after a quote over the phone from a Boston dealer of $80 each. It paid to deal with the local guy!

C.

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1983 Mercedes 300SD [OMG - What Have I Done!] Just Aquired - Brake job under way. Then she will be greased!

2006 Jeep Liberty Limited [2.8L CRD - a noisy little Italian, just like my wife]

2006 Toyota Sienna [The Wuss-Moblie] My daily driver... Hey, it's a company car, I can't help it.

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