What's the storage compartment in front of cup holders for?

BEM-S4 · 07-24-2017, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by morphomeman

For that special moment? Unlikely in this little car unless both participants are yogis.

Can be done - not all that complicated even with a taller lady friend.

ORIGIN M. · 07-24-2017, 04:37 PM

Pre-rolled joints for rest areas.

Rayscott · 07-24-2017, 06:08 PM

cellphone.

harma24 · 07-24-2017, 06:58 PM

USB cord to charge my phone. The low-profile charger stays in the 12V port where the cigarette lighter came, but I keep the cord stored in that compartment unless I'm using it.

orangeglim · 07-24-2017, 07:31 PM

I believe it's already been mentioned. Its not a compartment. It's an ashtray, which is why its basically useless. They make a rubber insert for it, which makes it slightly more useful than it is with the ashtray installed. Part number is 51169227896. The ashtray itself just lifts out and then this rubber tray slides right in. This is one of the first things I got rid of on mine.

Kolyan2k · 07-24-2017, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

For I believe $10 or thereabouts you can replace the flip up insert with a plastic tray. It's much more useful and you can actually then keep things like sunglasses there.

I've done that. Now can store cellphone and/or sunglasses, sometimes put wallet there too. The flip cover storage was useless

ORIGIN M. · 07-24-2017, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

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Originally Posted by morphomeman

For that special moment? Unlikely in this little car unless both participants are yogis.

Can be done - not all that complicated even with a taller lady friend.

Need max headroom must use convertible.

3rdcoast228i · 07-25-2017, 12:08 AM

I keep my prescription sun glasses in there. You can't close it, but it's a handy spot for them.

bimmerfile · 07-25-2017, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by morphomeman

Admit it, this is the silliest, most useless compartment anyone has ever seen in a BMW. .................................................. ...........................

No!!!
That honour belongs to my former 2003 BMW Z4's "glove compartment". It literally could hold no more than a pair of gloves (thin ones at that)...

USA-RET · 07-25-2017, 08:53 AM

Pack of gum, tooth pick and extra thumb drives.

BTW, got a nice little gift from BMW yesterday. Thumb drive in the shape of our key fob. Has some videos on it and a PDF. It's rather cute but has virtually no storage on it for music. So it sits on my shelf w/ my Diecast models as a BMW memento.

DaleHeinz · 07-25-2017, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wntrsnowg

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

For I believe $10 or thereabouts you can replace the flip up insert with a plastic tray. It's much more useful and you can actually then keep things like sunglasses there.

Yes yes yes. Exactly what I did and now it's actually useful

Ditto. First "accessory" I purchased for mine.

Elvisfan · 07-25-2017, 09:23 AM

I keep toothpicks in there. I like that I can close it. Looks better.

Rayscott · 07-25-2017, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kolyan2k

I've done that. Now can store cellphone and/or sunglasses, sometimes put wallet there too. The flip cover storage was useless

Where did you get yours from. Great idea.

pz619 · 07-25-2017, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by USA-RET

Pack of gum, tooth pick and extra thumb drives.

BTW, got a nice little gift from BMW yesterday. Thumb drive in the shape of our key fob. Has some videos on it and a PDF. It's rather cute but has virtually no storage on it for music. So it sits on my shelf w/ my Diecast models as a BMW memento.

More importantly, where did that die cast model come from?

Zandar · 07-25-2017, 10:57 AM

I lined the bottom with felt and keep my mailbox key in there.

USA-RET · 07-25-2017, 11:04 AM

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More importantly, where did that die cast model come from?

GT Spirit make it. Resin Model (M235i but close enough to my EB M240i to make my collection). Prices vary depending on where you buy. The car has amazing detail. Pardon the dust in photo.

pz619 · 07-25-2017, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by USA-RET

GT Spirit make it. Resin Model (M235i but close enough to my EB M240i to make my collection). Prices vary depending on where you buy. The car has amazing detail. Pardon the dust in photo.

Thanks! I'll need to pick one up!

Tpeterson · 07-25-2017, 11:41 AM

A pen

CAMOETO · 07-25-2017, 04:00 PM

Was going to say condoms, but someone beat me to it ;-)

Kolyan2k · 07-25-2017, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayscott

Where did you get yours from. Great idea.

First thing I picked up when bought a car, from local dealer. It's dirt cheap

Rayscott · 07-25-2017, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolyan2k

First thing I picked up when bought a car, from local dealer. It's dirt cheap

And, where did you get it please.

Kolyan2k · 07-25-2017, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayscott

And, where did you get it please.

local dealer in Mass. Just gave them part number, I dont remember it now. I think its somewhere in "Things I hate about 2-series" thread

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