I've called a lot of those automotive locksmith places (non dealer), once they hear, "Porsche", then it's, "you have to go to the dealer". I've also made note that to get a Porsche key, it's a two part procedure. You have to purchase the key from the parts department, and then the service department has to program it. I called all the dealers in my state (MA) which are only 4 of them, and 2 of them are the same company. All of them have difference prices for the key fob, and programming fee. I ended up going to the dealer with the cheapest programming fee, and they price matched the lowest price of the key fob from another dealer. I have an appointment with Herb Chambers Porsche Boston, key ($341 (taxed), programming ($133). So I'm getting it for under $500, but still a lot.
For all of you that are clinching their fist and asking, "why didn't he go to Suncoast?" I called them and they told me they don't do internet orders for key fobs.
"What about Ebay?" The service department said they will program any key fobs that is purchased from a Porsche Dealer. I'm not going to risk having to go back and forth with the seller and service department if something were to go wrong. Save yourself the headache and order from the dealer, unless you know a good hacker that can program the key for you.
One of the automotive lock smith I called explained that they don't do Porsche Key is because the computer system is too expensive, and the demand is not there. Maybe if you're in LA, or Miami, or any city with lots of Porsche, then they might have a non dealer that can program a Porsche Key.
