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minidriverUSA · Apr 14th, 2003, 02:47 PM

From what I hear, the cup holders aren't great. Has anyone found a coffee cup in any of the coffee houses that fits? I saw cups in 4 different colors in stainless at one of the Mini accessory sites that looked pretty nice, but I don't want to place an order if they won't fit.
Thanks!

Minty · Apr 14th, 2003, 03:21 PM

maybe you need to use UK Spec cups

KJ_daGreenMini · Apr 14th, 2003, 04:22 PM

haha yeah. i have two paper coffee cups in mine just to use em. lol. although i prefer having the ash tray in to keep change in it. do your cup holders have the flaps in em?

Hat · Apr 14th, 2003, 04:54 PM

yeah you need to use a cup & not a bucket

Nosdrovni · Apr 14th, 2003, 05:27 PM

a 0.33 liter can or a 0.5 liter bottle fits perfectly

MiniFEB29 · Apr 14th, 2003, 05:38 PM

Can you get exta ashtrays? that would be cool ?

lightbody · Apr 14th, 2003, 06:14 PM

I just use the larger rear cupholder now. Once you've used it a few times, your hand can find it without looking - theres a knack to it!

Humourl3ss · Apr 14th, 2003, 06:53 PM

[sarcasm] My coffee table's steering wheel delivers poor road feedback too. [/sarcasm]

-CW

stryder · Apr 14th, 2003, 11:25 PM

If you mean insulated coffee mug type thing.

The ones that will fit (guarenteed) are the MINI ones, but only the short version. They commissioned a special version (I think its like 5 3/4" high on the minigear website) that will fit in the front cupholders. You can fit 2 if you like.

it wouldn't surprise me if you could find others that fit, but the MINI ones are like $11 if you pay full price and stainless, so go for them. Either pick them up at a dealer, where you can test it in one of the cars to prove to yourself, or if you get them online, they're obvious which is the 'normal' and which is the special short to fit under the toggles version.

MiniMan7 · Apr 15th, 2003, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lightbody
I just use the larger rear cupholder now. Once you've used it a few times, your hand can find it without looking - theres a knack to it!

Thats what I do too, also helps keep the cool look to the center console!

minidriverUSA · Apr 15th, 2003, 04:19 AM

Thanks Guys!

HarryHBMCC · Apr 15th, 2003, 04:24 AM

My big Starbucks stainless steel cup fits fine in the rear cup holder but whenever I use it I forget to drink it! At most I get a sip or two from it. On good days, I remember it when I reach my destination, take it with me and drink it there -- on bad days I discover it a week later... ewww.

The MINI is for driving. If you have enough traffic or traffic lights to finish a big cup of coffee in your MINI then you really need to pull out a map and find a route that's more fun! JMO, OC.

Harry

MiniMan7 · Apr 15th, 2003, 04:30 AM

Its true, I've placed water bottles and cans of pop back there, only to discover them a week later and still full, it gets me very frusturated.

minidriverUSA · Apr 15th, 2003, 04:31 AM

I know all the US people are going to be mad at this one, but I wish I lived in Europe and owned this car! When I see the countryside in Europe in movies and the tele, I always think "God I wish I could drive on those roads"

MiniMan7 · Apr 15th, 2003, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by minidriverUSA
I know all the US people are going to be mad at this one, but I wish I lived in Europe and owned this car! When I see the countryside in Europe in movies and the tele, I always think "God I wish I could drive on those roads"

I know how you feel, everytime I visit Italy, I wish I had my Mini with me so I could drive on the nice windy roads on the mountain side, it would really be a nice experience.

HonoluluDoug · Apr 15th, 2003, 02:43 PM

Just received a freebie stainless (or something passing for stainless) coffee mug from MINI. The bottom is small enough to fit into the cupholder, but it has a greater diameter in the part that sticks up above it. Will post a pic in a day or so if no one else has.

The bottom has some rubbery stuff on it, and on top it has an orange cap to keep the coffee in but allow you to sip. If I weren't so high I could probably turn it into a bong. Joking.

It came with a note: "By now you've realized that some cups don't fit in your MINI's cup holders. This may have forced you to use the old legs-as-a-cup-holder technique. But your MINI likes turns, and your latte is hot. A potentially bad combo. The enclosed mug should be just the ticket. Motor on."

Personally, I never drink coffee (or anything else) while driving because there is nowhere in Honolulu I can go without having to shift every couple of seconds. Still, free stuff is cool.

SoggyCornFlakes · Apr 15th, 2003, 04:06 PM

For a scary moment there I thought the "cup holders" thread of old had re-appeared

teridrag · Apr 19th, 2003, 06:34 AM

Only a soda can or smallest paper coffee cup will fit ...
but I use mine to hold my cell phone! It's nice with a cushioned bottom and the side flaps for softness.

MiniMan7 · Apr 19th, 2003, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by teridrag
Only a soda can or smallest paper coffee cup will fit ...
but I use mine to hold my cell phone! It's nice with a cushioned bottom and the side flaps for softness.

I like to use one to hold my cell phone, and the other to hold the change thingy.

Apr 14th, 2003, 02:47 PM	#1
minidriverUSA MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Connecticut USA Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 134 Offline	Cup Holders From what I hear, the cup holders aren't great. Has anyone found a coffee cup in any of the coffee houses that fits? I saw cups in 4 different colors in stainless at one of the Mini accessory sites that looked pretty nice, but I don't want to place an order if they won't fit. Thanks!

Apr 14th, 2003, 03:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
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Apr 14th, 2003, 06:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
lightbody MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Local Time: 02:53 AM Posts: 888 Offline	I just use the larger rear cupholder now. Once you've used it a few times, your hand can find it without looking - theres a knack to it! Rob Lightbody - http://www.roblightbody.com 2004 Red/Black Cooper replaced a 2001 BRG/White Cooper

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Apr 14th, 2003, 04:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
KJ_daGreenMini what happened to that boy Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 02:53 AM Posts: 1,625 Offline	haha yeah. i have two paper coffee cups in mine just to use em. lol. although i prefer having the ash tray in to keep change in it. do your cup holders have the flaps in em?

Apr 14th, 2003, 04:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hat ITS RAINNIN' SIDEWAYS My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 01:53 AM Posts: 15,920 Offline	yeah you need to use a cup & not a bucket

Apr 14th, 2003, 05:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nosdrovni MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 02:53 AM Posts: 265 Offline	a 0.33 liter can or a 0.5 liter bottle fits perfectly

Apr 14th, 2003, 11:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 08:53 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	If you mean insulated coffee mug type thing. The ones that will fit (guarenteed) are the MINI ones, but only the short version. They commissioned a special version (I think its like 5 3/4" high on the minigear website) that will fit in the front cupholders. You can fit 2 if you like. it wouldn't surprise me if you could find others that fit, but the MINI ones are like $11 if you pay full price and stainless, so go for them. Either pick them up at a dealer, where you can test it in one of the cars to prove to yourself, or if you get them online, they're obvious which is the 'normal' and which is the special short to fit under the toggles version. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

Apr 15th, 2003, 03:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 10:53 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by lightbody I just use the larger rear cupholder now. Once you've used it a few times, your hand can find it without looking - theres a knack to it! Thats what I do too, also helps keep the cool look to the center console! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 15th, 2003, 04:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
minidriverUSA MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Connecticut USA Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 134 Offline	Thanks Guys!

Apr 15th, 2003, 04:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 08:53 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	My big Starbucks stainless steel cup fits fine in the rear cup holder but whenever I use it I forget to drink it! At most I get a sip or two from it. On good days, I remember it when I reach my destination, take it with me and drink it there -- on bad days I discover it a week later... ewww. The MINI is for driving. If you have enough traffic or traffic lights to finish a big cup of coffee in your MINI then you really need to pull out a map and find a route that's more fun! JMO, OC. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Apr 15th, 2003, 04:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 10:53 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Its true, I've placed water bottles and cans of pop back there, only to discover them a week later and still full, it gets me very frusturated. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 15th, 2003, 04:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
minidriverUSA MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Connecticut USA Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 134 Offline	I know all the US people are going to be mad at this one, but I wish I lived in Europe and owned this car! When I see the countryside in Europe in movies and the tele, I always think "God I wish I could drive on those roads" Attached Images

Apr 15th, 2003, 04:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 10:53 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by minidriverUSA I know all the US people are going to be mad at this one, but I wish I lived in Europe and owned this car! When I see the countryside in Europe in movies and the tele, I always think "God I wish I could drive on those roads" I know how you feel, everytime I visit Italy, I wish I had my Mini with me so I could drive on the nice windy roads on the mountain side, it would really be a nice experience. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 15th, 2003, 02:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
HonoluluDoug MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Local Time: 03:53 PM Posts: 223 Offline	Just received a freebie stainless (or something passing for stainless) coffee mug from MINI. The bottom is small enough to fit into the cupholder, but it has a greater diameter in the part that sticks up above it. Will post a pic in a day or so if no one else has. The bottom has some rubbery stuff on it, and on top it has an orange cap to keep the coffee in but allow you to sip. If I weren't so high I could probably turn it into a bong. Joking. It came with a note: "By now you've realized that some cups don't fit in your MINI's cup holders. This may have forced you to use the old legs-as-a-cup-holder technique. But your MINI likes turns, and your latte is hot. A potentially bad combo. The enclosed mug should be just the ticket. Motor on." Personally, I never drink coffee (or anything else) while driving because there is nowhere in Honolulu I can go without having to shift every couple of seconds. Still, free stuff is cool. '03 MCS, black / black, 16" Wheels

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Apr 19th, 2003, 06:34 AM	#18 (permalink)
teridrag MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 110 Offline	Only a soda can or smallest paper coffee cup will fit ... but I use mine to hold my cell phone! It's nice with a cushioned bottom and the side flaps for softness.

Apr 19th, 2003, 06:38 AM	#19 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 10:53 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by teridrag Only a soda can or smallest paper coffee cup will fit ... but I use mine to hold my cell phone! It's nice with a cushioned bottom and the side flaps for softness. I like to use one to hold my cell phone, and the other to hold the change thingy. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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