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12-07-2005, 05:16 AM
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The cupholders in the car are OK, but I think they were designed for Europeans and not the larger is better US philosophy. You can put a small coffee or can of pop in them and they stick like glue. But no 32 ounce super-gulp will fit. My wifes Ford and my old oldsmobile were designed for the Extra large cups. I guess BMW is more concerned about my health than the other manufacturers.
12-07-2005, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Bokke' post='208286' date='Dec 7 2005, 09:19 AM
"can of pop" 
would that be the same as a Coke?
It's a north vs. south thing....
would that be the same as a Coke?
It's a north vs. south thing....
12-07-2005, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Bokke' post='208286' date='Dec 7 2005, 08:19 AM
"can of pop"
would that be the same as a Coke?
It's a north vs. south thing....
would that be the same as a Coke?
It's a north vs. south thing....
12-07-2005, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by dgjk' post='208285' date='Dec 7 2005, 09:16 AM
The cupholders in the car are OK, but I think they were designed for Europeans and not the larger is better US philosophy. You can put a small coffee or can of pop in them and they stick like glue. But no 32 ounce super-gulp will fit. My wifes Ford and my old oldsmobile were designed for the Extra large cups. I guess BMW is more concerned about my health than the other manufacturers.
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Originally Posted by dgjk' post='208285' date='Dec 7 2005, 02:16 PM
but I think they were designed for Europeans
12-07-2005, 06:04 AM
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And don't even think of placing a tall stemmed glass of Liebfraumilch in the cup holder. 
The phrase "pop" is a Midwestern US thing ... "soda" is from the Northeast ... and down South they just say "coke."
Soda vs. Pop Map
The phrase "pop" is a Midwestern US thing ... "soda" is from the Northeast ... and down South they just say "coke."
Soda vs. Pop Map
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='208301' date='Dec 7 2005, 11:04 PM
And don't even think of placing a tall stemmed glass of Liebfraumilch in the cup holder.
The phrase "pop" is a Midwestern US thing ... "soda" is from the Northeast ... and down South they just say "coke."
The phrase "pop" is a Midwestern US thing ... "soda" is from the Northeast ... and down South they just say "coke."
The logo shows that the lawyers at BMW is working hard to avoid any kinds of liabilities.How about soft drinks and carbonated drinks, where does those originated. I use pop or soda, didn't realize there's so much problem with that.
I don't think you can use coke when you want coke cause from my experience those restaurant serving Pepsi will tell you they don't have coke <_<
12-07-2005, 07:00 AM
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while these cupholders aren't a dream for most of you...coming out of a last gen Audi A4 (2002-2005.5) the even more worthless cupholder was placed in an even MORE worthless spot. Right above the radio. There have been a few instances of damaged radios not covered under warranty on that side. I personally never have a problem because there are no open beverages allowed in my cars.
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