So I just purchased a 1982 240d but somehow managed to lose my one and only key for it Does anyone know if a locksmith can come out and make a new key for it? Or do I have to go purchase a new ignition lock cylinder? Any help/advice would be much appreciated

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85 300D Turbo!

Replacing the lock cylinder without the key is a major hassle. The best answer is to go to the dealer with the VIN and proof of ownership and see if you can buy a replacement key.

Can they make a key for a car that old?

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85 300D Turbo!

Yes. I just bought the tumbler and 2 keys from the dealer for my 80 240D.
Order 2 keys, they are only about $15 ea or so. have your Drivers Lic. Registration to show the parts guy proof of ownership. the keys are ordered from your Vin #. they are made in Texas and can have them the next day, usually.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Just to be clear, the title needs to be in your name. Having a drivers license with a matching address sure helps too.

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1985 300D 198K sold
1982 300D 202K
1989 300E 125K
1992 940T

"If you dont have time to do it safely, you dont have time to do it"

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."

+1

Go to the dealer and order both keys. The master and the valet (or just the master). All I had to show them was my registration and Drivers License. It is good idea in case you lose one or the other.

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AJ

1985 300D (SOLD)

all that said, is true, but FYI, any locksmith can make a replacement key from your door or glovebox tumbler. cost is around 100.00