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Cars and Tea · 05-12-2015, 02:26 PM

Does trading in my car to the dealer with only one key hurt value?

Not because I lost it. I want to keep it as it is the key to my first car. (Dealer does not need to know why)

I never have traded in a car (first car remember).

Does it hurt value?

pickwithaustin · 05-12-2015, 02:30 PM

It will take about 50% off the Blue Book Trade Value.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 05-12-2015, 02:32 PM

I wouldn't think so, they can replace the key for practically nothing.

snarky · 05-12-2015, 02:35 PM

i think that's enough internet for today...

Evergreen6 · 05-12-2015, 02:46 PM

I wouldn't even mention it.

PalmerGA · 05-12-2015, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by snarky

i think that's enough internet for today...

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Originally Posted by Evergreen6

I wouldn't even mention it.

+1 . If they ask about it... just tell them you "misplaced it".

ricosuave · 05-12-2015, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sales @ CAI Inc

I wouldn't think so, they can replace the key for practically nothing.

True but it costs me about $200 if i need a replacement key

i2disturbedSS · 05-12-2015, 03:29 PM

They only need a one key.
I've kept every spare key to my car that I've traded / sold -

And they haven't asked for it either.

And no it does not hurt value for these mass produced car

Mean Green Z28 · 05-12-2015, 03:44 PM

Wait so I paid almost double that I should've paid for my car??? Bought it used and it came with only one key!

enrayged · 05-12-2015, 03:51 PM

Same here!!

dmw56 · 05-12-2015, 03:53 PM

Why don't you keep the title too!!

Kghops119 · 05-12-2015, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sales @ CAI Inc

I wouldn't think so, they can replace the key for practically nothing.

What? Where is that information coming from?

Evergreen6 · 05-12-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kghops119

What? Where is that information coming from?

Fantasyland. It still costs something to make and program a key for a car like the Camaro. If it's a GM dealer they do it for their own cost, which is in theory, less than you'd pay retail, but it still costs something.

Kghops119 · 05-12-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Evergreen6

Fantasyland. It still costs something to make and program a key for a car like the Camaro. If it's a GM dealer they do it for their own cost, which is in theory, less than you'd pay retail, but it still costs something.

Fantasy land where the dealership doesn't have to pay the manufactured for parts. Or pay a tech for labor. I get it now. Wish I lived there.

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i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,923	They only need a one key. I've kept every spare key to my car that I've traded / sold - And they haven't asked for it either. And no it does not hurt value for these mass produced car __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins Last edited by i2disturbedSS; 05-12-2015 at 03:56 PM.

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Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,503	I wouldn't think so, they can replace the key for practically nothing.

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enrayged Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 56 View My Garage	Same here!!

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