I just got my 1997 SC400 !

However, the car only came with one (master) key. I phoned the local Lexus dealer about getting another key or two made as spares; they told me it would cost approximately $250 each key (including the key itself and the cutting costs).

Is this normal, or is there an equivalent cheaper route? I see key blanks on eBay for this car ranging between $10 and $60.

Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!

 

I'd assume the Lexus dealer key is so expensive because (aside from it being a dealership) they have the built-in remote that they'd have to program.

 

I was told by my dealer that they run ~$100 each. I was told that they are laser cut at Toyota Japan from your VIN#. They are expensive; that's for sure. But, $250 seems a bit high.

 

Paid $47 plus some tax & shipping

http://www.lexus-parts.com/partlist....=91&ModelID=78

 

cool web site!

 

That's a good find!

 

thanks, I will check that out!

 

wow..very helpful website..much better than dealerships! haha

 

if you don't care about looks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-...spagenameZWDVW

are the remote alarms really different for each year?

 

WILL WORK WITH THE FOLLOWING YEARS + MODELS :

1998-2001 ES300 1998-2000 SC400

1998-2000 SC300
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-96...QQcmdZViewItem

The following vehicles listed below should be compatible with this remote

CAME FROM A 1994 ES300, it will fit 90-94 LS400, 92-96 ES300, GS300, SC300/400

 

Keys arrived today from LEXUS-PARTS.COM, and work perfectly. I highly recommend this source!

 

This link is now "dead", anyone have the part #?

 

http://www.lexus-parts.com/parts_detail.asp?id=42147

 

Does your car have a key and a key fob... heres the current P/N's:

Master Key.....89742-50510 list is 129.90

Key Fob.........89742-50510 list is 129.90

 

Thanks for the info.

I received 2 keys with the car. One with the remote and one "hardware" brand as a spare.

I have no problem paying a fair amount, and I'd like to have a quality back up.