My Major Complaint So Far...Where to Put Little Stuff?

cohenfive · 12-15-2010, 11:15 PM

so i've had my e92 m3 for a couple months now and a couple thousand miles, and i was hoping you guys and gals could give me some suggestions on my major complaint so far...where do you put little stuff in this car? i usually carry my bberry and wallet, and for the life of me i can't figure out where to stuff them. the 'pockets' in the doors are so narrow you can't put anything in there, plus that location is pretty inconvenient anyway. the center console of my car is taken up by my sunglasses, usb flash drive, and cable for my mp3 player which is also in there...there is no other spot. i usually open up the ashtray (car came with it although it was never smoked in) and place the two items there, but it isn't a very elegant solution. any ideas for other spots for these two things? on my m5 i could put my wallet on the wood in the center and my phone in a little 'trough' that was on top of the armrest, but no luck with the m3. pretty minor issue i know!

OC3 · 12-15-2010, 11:27 PM

I use the center cup holder for my Blackberry (and, put the coffee mug in the passenger side cup holder). Or, sometimes put the Blackberry (while it's connected to a charger cable) between the parking brake lever and the center console.

Crazy Bimmer · 12-15-2010, 11:36 PM

I use the passenger side seat. I extend the lower leg portion a little, enough where the wallet and phone can sit snug.

Sometimes i put my wallet in the drivers side door handle. The one you use to close the door shut.

Doesnt BMW know we owners are high maintenance!

Mahmood07 · 12-15-2010, 11:37 PM

the perfect place for your blackberry is in the hole thats on the driver's left arm rest. I keep my wallet in the side thing that opens and closes.

ES_TRADER · 12-16-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cohenfive

so i've had my e92 m3 for a couple months now and a couple thousand miles, and i was hoping you guys and gals could give me some suggestions on my major complaint so far...where do you put little stuff in this car? i usually carry my bberry and wallet, and for the life of me i can't figure out where to stuff them. the 'pockets' in the doors are so narrow you can't put anything in there, plus that location is pretty inconvenient anyway. the center console of my car is taken up by my sunglasses, usb flash drive, and cable for my mp3 player which is also in there...there is no other spot. i usually open up the ashtray (car came with it although it was never smoked in) and place the two items there, but it isn't a very elegant solution. any ideas for other spots for these two things? on my m5 i could put my wallet on the wood in the center and my phone in a little 'trough' that was on top of the armrest, but no luck with the m3. pretty minor issue i know!

i just got mine and i was wondering the EXACT same thing today as i was getting ready to head out....i got wallet, iphone, remotes...etc...no where to stuff em for easy reach...i dont like stuffing things into the hole where you are supposed to use to grab and close the door cuz it makes it harder to shut it......i basically have my iphone sticking out 2/3 of the way in the ashtray but it goes flying during aggressive cornering....im really thinking about using that hole where where the nav screen is, kinda slants downwards but ill only put shit there if i can find a screen protector for it....anyone know if these are made??

saeedg48 · 12-16-2010, 12:20 AM

phone in the door handle (not opener) wallet in the door (bottom) top so it doesn't slide around and all my little stuff in the center.

booch · 12-16-2010, 12:59 AM

i actually feel like the m3 has plenty of locations. the center console is great for wallet, keys, bb...or the door pockets as well. everything fits no problem.

DiRTyDeLuX · 12-16-2010, 01:02 AM

My BB Torch is plugged to the car charger in the center console. I don't need it out since I'm driving anyway and the calls can go in and out via Bluetooth. My iPod is plugged into the USB port with the white cable it came with and fits in the lower portion of the center console. My wallet and house keys go in the door pocket since I don't use them while I am driving anyway. Everything is out of sight and does not move around while driving.

P.S. I am in LOVE with this car. 705 miles as of today

tlp · 12-16-2010, 01:59 AM

You can add a front parcel net.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=51&fg=95&hl=1

I used to have first aid cubbies underneath the front seats on my e46M3 but it appears that they are not offered on the e92.

dpsfm3 · 12-16-2010, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

I use the passenger side seat. I extend the lower leg portion a little, enough where the wallet and phone can sit snug.

Sometimes i put my wallet in the drivers side door handle. The one you use to close the door shut.

This

RayC · 12-16-2010, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

I use the passenger side seat. I extend the lower leg portion a little, enough where the wallet and phone can sit snug.

I do the exact same.

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Originally Posted by richpuer

im really thinking about using that hole where where the nav screen is, kinda slants downwards but ill only put shit there if i can find a screen protector for it....anyone know if these are made??

I've tried that area but with a hard launch your phone will go flying. You could try using one of those non-slip pads there...

creepy coupe · 12-16-2010, 04:39 AM

You find lack of storage a "major complaint" Has your M3 morphed into something different since you sat in it before buying?

With the M3 being such a fantastic all round package, I find it sad you have a major gripe with storage.

Dannys M3 · 12-16-2010, 05:33 AM

So your major complaint is where to put your phone and wallet?? You bought the wrong car. IMHO you should have kept the M5, you don't deserve a M3.

Maseroche · 12-16-2010, 06:45 AM

Phone goes in the door handle slot and wallet stays in my pocket.

creepy coupe · 12-16-2010, 06:50 AM

Phone doesn't need to be too hand if you have bluetooth set up.

aznclickster · 12-16-2010, 07:06 AM

i put stuff in the glove compartment or center console; hardly use the side compartments

PKL · 12-16-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

I use the passenger side seat. I extend the lower leg portion a little, enough where the wallet and phone can sit snug.

This is what I did for years with my E46!

Georgeair · 12-16-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mahmood07

the perfect place for your blackberry is in the hole thats on the driver's left arm rest. I keep my wallet in the side thing that opens and closes.

Agreed - left arm rest is perfect for BB. Wallet in computer bag/briefcase or pocket.

mkoesel · 12-16-2010, 09:22 AM

single hump center console cubby ftw

kmarei · 12-16-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Just leave the stuff in your man-purse...

it's not a man purse
it's a satchel

(quote from The Hangover)
best place for your bluetooth equiped phone is your pocket
i never take my iphone out
if i get a call i answer from the button on the stereo
wallet is in my left back jeans pocket
so unless your wallet is as big as George Costanza you should be good to go

skierman64 · 12-16-2010, 10:46 AM

I used the door pocket. To the OP, you do realize it's hinged right? It opens up so you can have full access. There's even a subdivided portion at the front of the the pocket perfect for the wallet. If your wallet is too think to fit in the door pocket, it's too thick IMHO.

My BB is either in my pocket, in the crease of the passenger seat (front portion extended) or charging beside the e brake lever.

What possible remotes do guys have?

Lodaka · 12-16-2010, 11:28 AM

I got some interesting ideas from other people on this thread. I also use the passenger seat leg bolster area to put stuff in when I carry too many things once in a while. Normally, I find the centre console, ash try area and the driver-side door storage to be enough.

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cohenfive Lieutenant 108 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 m3 space grey dct Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: sf bay area iTrader: (0)	My Major Complaint So Far...Where to Put Little Stuff? so i've had my e92 m3 for a couple months now and a couple thousand miles, and i was hoping you guys and gals could give me some suggestions on my major complaint so far...where do you put little stuff in this car? i usually carry my bberry and wallet, and for the life of me i can't figure out where to stuff them. the 'pockets' in the doors are so narrow you can't put anything in there, plus that location is pretty inconvenient anyway. the center console of my car is taken up by my sunglasses, usb flash drive, and cable for my mp3 player which is also in there...there is no other spot. i usually open up the ashtray (car came with it although it was never smoked in) and place the two items there, but it isn't a very elegant solution. any ideas for other spots for these two things? on my m5 i could put my wallet on the wood in the center and my phone in a little 'trough' that was on top of the armrest, but no luck with the m3. pretty minor issue i know! __________________ 2015 M235i, MW/Bl, all packages 2012 x3 m sport, carbon black, prem, tech, conv, etc evil the following 29'er, specialized carbon stumpjumper s works fsr, trek madone 5.2 nikon d500, d810, d750, 14-24, 24-70, 80-400vr, 500vr
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Mahmood07 Captain 86 Rep 856 Posts Drives: E92 M3 + F85 X5M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston->San Diego->Bahrain iTrader: (0)	the perfect place for your blackberry is in the hole thats on the driver's left arm rest. I keep my wallet in the side thing that opens and closes. __________________ ///M3 Mods: \| Eisenmann Race Exhaust \| Primary Cats Delete (TTP) \| ESS Tune \| 19" Advan RS \| Eibach Springs \| MS Air Filter \| BMW Perf. Spoiler \| BMW Perf. Splitters \| Euro LCI Tail lights \| Angel iBright v.3.0 \| 20% Tint \| Matte black Kidney Grills \| CF Side Gills \| Painted Reflectors \| Black M3 emblem
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booch Private 0 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington, DC (Georgetown) iTrader: (0)	i actually feel like the m3 has plenty of locations. the center console is great for wallet, keys, bb...or the door pockets as well. everything fits no problem.
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DiRTyDeLuX Private First Class 7 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E92 M3 ZCP ZCV ZP2 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	My BB Torch is plugged to the car charger in the center console. I don't need it out since I'm driving anyway and the calls can go in and out via Bluetooth. My iPod is plugged into the USB port with the white cable it came with and fits in the lower portion of the center console. My wallet and house keys go in the door pocket since I don't use them while I am driving anyway. Everything is out of sight and does not move around while driving. P.S. I am in LOVE with this car. 705 miles as of today
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Dannys M3 Captain 71 Rep 733 Posts Drives: Jaguar F Type R Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 M3 [10.00]	So your major complaint is where to put your phone and wallet?? You bought the wrong car. IMHO you should have kept the M5, you don't deserve a M3.
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Maseroche Major 55 Rep 1,447 Posts Drives: '12 BMW M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bahrain iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00]	Phone goes in the door handle slot and wallet stays in my pocket. __________________ Khalid '12 BMW E92 M3 '03 BMW E46 M3 '14 Mercedes-Benz S400 '18 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	Phone doesn't need to be too hand if you have bluetooth set up.
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aznclickster Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 242 Posts Drives: E92 ///M Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	i put stuff in the glove compartment or center console; hardly use the side compartments
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Lodaka Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	I got some interesting ideas from other people on this thread. I also use the passenger seat leg bolster area to put stuff in when I carry too many things once in a while. Normally, I find the centre console, ash try area and the driver-side door storage to be enough.
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