[habmann]

The cylinder itself isn't too pricey, its the labour to install a new one. I had mine done at the beginning of Aug, same prob as you, and because you can't turn the key at all in the ignition they're gonna have to drill out the old cylinder to put the new one in. When i had mine done I asked about whether it was covered under warranty at the time, or if it was a recall and the answer was no on both counts, and being that your car is the same model year as mine you'll prolly be in the same boat. I think all told with tax incl. i paid between 300-400 for the job. Was not impressed let me tell you.