hmm ..... so no sunglass holder/compartment in X5 ???

[dreamx5]

I never observed until today when I tried to place my sunglasses.
I thought of asking the CA during test drive and some how I missed it.

Wise people, shed some light here with how you manage with ur sunglasses.

[cmyX6go]

Believe it or not, there are quite a few threads here on the subject. Some use the ash tray, others have visor clips. I just put them in their case and keep them in the center console.

[brian5]

Originally Posted by cmyX6go

Believe it or not, there are quite a few threads here on the subject. Some use the ash tray, others have visor clips. I just put them in their case and keep them in the center console.

L is right, there are a couple of threads on this

I removed the plastic ashtray "liner"; lined that space with black felt and now my sunglasses can fit in there. No case needed; they're out of the way; and they don't get scratched.

[mtech8]

Originally Posted by brian5

L is right, there are a couple of threads on this

I removed the plastic ashtray "liner"; lined that space with black felt and now my sunglasses can fit in there. No case needed; they're out of the way; and they don't get scratched.

+1 Thread 8 show a pic.
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-easy-diy.html

[brian5]

Originally Posted by mtech8

+1 Thread 8 show a pic.
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-easy-diy.html

Hey, that looks a lot like mine Although yours may be slightly neater.

And to the detractors of mods for sunglasses; just ignore the thread if you're not interested. I have to wear prescription sunglasses for driving. They are expensive, so they need to be protected, and they have to be conveniently located.

[elvism]

2001..

[X5 Meister]

More like believe it. 10,000+ posts is a pretty sure bet that she knows whata she's talkin' about.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...glasses-2.html

The Volvo options are kind of interesting IMHO, get them before GM or Ford or whoever the hell owns Volvo kills the brand a la Saab.

Originally Posted by cmyX6go

Believe it or not, there are quite a few threads here on the subject. Some use the ash tray, others have visor clips. I just put them in their case and keep them in the center console.

[vitaman]

If BMW can offer a heads up display and multi contour seats you would think they could engineer a place to store sunglasses and coins. Not everyone appreciates ipod integration and6 Cd changers. But many use sunglasses and coins on a daily basis.
It is odd in this day and age that a Smoking delete is not offered.

[X5 Meister]

Actually some models in North America now can no longer be equipped with the cancer (smoker) package.

Originally Posted by vitaman

If BMW can offer a heads up display and multi contour seats you would think they could engineer a place to store sunglasses and coins. Not everyone appreciates ipod integration and6 Cd changers. But many use sunglasses and coins on a daily basis.
It is odd in this day and age that a Smoking delete is not offered.

[kkilo1323]

I put my sunglasses in their hard cases and usually store in either the center console or glove box. If there was a designated sunglass holder it would be useless to me...