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Old 03-14-2004, 07:27 PM   #1
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Frustrated with the Cup Holders?

We are first time owners of a 3-series convertible. We have a 1999 323I. Great car and loads of fun. The cup holders under the armrest are useless. Ugh! What 'after market' options are there for cup holders? I am sure there have been some creative ideas. Please advise. I see that the newer models have the problem fixed. Help!
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Old 03-14-2004, 08:41 PM   #2
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www.bavauto.com should have them. I've never tried the cup holders, so I can't tell you if they work, but from what I've seen so far, Bavarian Autosport makes and sells quality parts.
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Old 03-14-2004, 09:33 PM   #3
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www.bavauto.com should have them. I've never tried the cup holders, so I can't tell you if they work, but from what I've seen so far, Bavarian Autosport makes and sells quality parts.
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Old 03-18-2004, 10:58 PM   #4
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Re: Re: Frustrated with the Cup Holders?

Here is a site that sells different cupholders for your car: http://www.drinkholders.com/bmw/e46main.html. Now you have a few choices.
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Old 03-19-2004, 03:07 AM   #5
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Aloha, I have just purchased a 2003 325CI and I am also amazed at the lack of attention to providing adequate cup storage. The link provided is very good. Check it out.
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Old 03-19-2004, 12:47 PM   #6
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Re: Frustrated with the Cup Holders?

I went to my local Suprtrack and picked up a pair of black cup holders that hang from the front quarter window seal. work great, looks OEM, cheap.
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Old 03-19-2004, 06:56 PM   #7
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German's do not believe in drinking a Wendy's slurpy driving down the road, not paying attention. They believe in paying 100% attention to the road. This is why American's have such a high death rate on the road, yapping on the cell phone, eating, applying makeup, doing things other than paying attention to the road. It really gets under my skin when I hear people gripe about there not being adequate cupholders, Please, buy a Toyota, or Dodge.
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Re: Frustrated with the Cup Holders?

i agree, bavarianautosport is one of the best in the business, done lots of work with them, all of it has been great.
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