Last to know?

Geradeaus · 06-29-2021, 07:45 PM

So I'm very anal regarding following instructions and I always read my new car's owner's manual cover-to-cover so I don't know how I missed this, but about a month ago I reread a section and noticed a description of a driver's side "glove" box. Headed to the garage and lo and behold there it was.

I had never noticed it as it's pretty well (totally) concealed from the driver's seat. My wallet fits perfectly in it and there is no chance of it falling out of the car. Never heard mention of it in any of the internet reviews though I'll listen more closely if I watch any of them again.

Anyway, am I the last owner to learn about this?

Come on, I'm pretty sure at least one other owner didn't know about it as they mentioned using the weak-ass door storage for their wallet. Unless they carry a massive billfold I'm sure the driver's glove box would be a better place for something as important as a wallet.

TAZ007 · 06-29-2021, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Geradeaus

So I'm very anal regarding following instructions and I always read my new car's owner's manual cover-to-cover so I don't know how I missed this, but about a month ago I reread a section and noticed a description of a driver's side "glove" box. Headed to the garage and lo and behold there it was.

I had never noticed it as it's pretty well (totally) concealed from the driver's seat. My wallet fits perfectly in it and there is no chance of it falling out of the car. Never heard mention of it in any of the internet reviews though I'll listen more closely if I watch any of them again.

Anyway, am I the last owner to learn about this?

Come on, I'm pretty sure at least one other owner didn't know about it as they mentioned using the weak-ass door storage for their wallet. Unless they carry a massive billfold I'm sure the driver's glove box would be a better place for something as important as a wallet.

I'm unsure of the 3 series, but my 2 series has it and it is a great place to keep the garage door opener!

About a year ago, I found a manual trunk lock switch, for the valet, in my glove box. Finding these minor items feels like you have a brand new car all over again.

CeEl · 06-29-2021, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Geradeaus

So I'm very anal regarding following instructions and I always read my new car's owner's manual cover-to-cover so I don't know how I missed this, but about a month ago I reread a section and noticed a description of a driver's side "glove" box. Headed to the garage and lo and behold there it was.

I had never noticed it as it's pretty well (totally) concealed from the driver's seat. My wallet fits perfectly in it and there is no chance of it falling out of the car. Never heard mention of it in any of the internet reviews though I'll listen more closely if I watch any of them again.

Anyway, am I the last owner to learn about this?

Come on, I'm pretty sure at least one other owner didn't know about it as they mentioned using the weak-ass door storage for their wallet. Unless they carry a massive billfold I'm sure the driver's glove box would be a better place for something as important as a wallet.

There is even a thread here about what people store in it.

(My sunglasses, thanks for asking

Ian J · 06-30-2021, 04:12 AM

I'm sure that my previous 630 GT and 430 had this but I can't remember further back than that

Kwajtrader · 06-30-2021, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Geradeaus

So I'm very anal regarding following instructions and I always read my new car's owner's manual cover-to-cover so I don't know how I missed this, but about a month ago I reread a section and noticed a description of a driver's side "glove" box. Headed to the garage and lo and behold there it was.

I had never noticed it as it's pretty well (totally) concealed from the driver's seat. My wallet fits perfectly in it and there is no chance of it falling out of the car. Never heard mention of it in any of the internet reviews though I'll listen more closely if I watch any of them again.

Anyway, am I the last owner to learn about this?

Come on, I'm pretty sure at least one other owner didn't know about it as they mentioned using the weak-ass door storage for their wallet. Unless they carry a massive billfold I'm sure the driver's glove box would be a better place for something as important as a wallet.

That’s exactly where I keep my sunglasses, which in my experience is actually much better than on the door. I lost a pair that fell out of a door pocket on my previous car. I think others have noted that the door pockets on the Z4 are designed to hold as many as four full sized tic tacs…

CaboM4 · 06-30-2021, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CeEl

There is even a thread here about what people store in it.

(My sunglasses, thanks for asking

+1 .... use it for my sunglasses in the Z4 as well!

jcard71 · 06-30-2021, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CaboM4

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Originally Posted by CeEl

There is even a thread here about what people store in it.

(My sunglasses, thanks for asking

+1 .... use it for my sunglasses in the Z4 as well!

Where exactly is it?

TAZ007 · 06-30-2021, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jcard71

Where exactly is it?

left side low under the instrument cluster

Horseman · 06-30-2021, 07:41 PM

That’s actually really neat. Need to remember that.

DocWho · 06-30-2021, 08:36 PM

I store my sunglasses there.

BEAR-AvHistory · 06-30-2021, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DocWho

I store my sunglasses there.

Same here. That cubby has been in 3/4 series BMW cars for a number of generations.

Horseman · 07-01-2021, 07:48 AM

See.. dunno if I'd even use it for my sunglasses. After my PRK surgery, i've become very light sensitive so I can't go outside without my sunglasses anymore. SOon as I leave my house... BLAM they're on. Soon as I leave my office... BLAM they're on my face.

TAZ007 · 07-01-2021, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Horseman

See.. dunno if I'd even use it for my sunglasses. After my PRK surgery, i've become very light sensitive so I can't go outside without my sunglasses anymore. SOon as I leave my house... BLAM they're on. Soon as I leave my office... BLAM they're on my face.

Guess you'll have to buy something to fit in there then.

DPelletier · 07-01-2021, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Geradeaus

Anyway, am I the last owner to learn about this?

Nope.

Dave

TAZ007 · 07-01-2021, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DPelletier

Nope.

Dave

DPelletier is.

Geradeaus · 07-01-2021, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DPelletier

Nope.

Dave

Up Vote for honesty!!!

TAZ007 · 07-01-2021, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Geradeaus

Up Vote for honesty!!!

It is the best policy.

DPelletier · 07-01-2021, 01:29 PM

....hey, I never said I was that bright!

Got into the Z4 this morning and remembered this thread; sure enough when I ducked down and looked under the steering wheel, there was the mythical storage door......I opened it and was amazed and delighted at the extra space for my crap!

Cheers,
Dave

TAZ007 · 07-01-2021, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DPelletier

....hey, I never said I was that bright!

Got into the Z4 this morning and remembered this thread; sure enough when I ducked down and looked under the steering wheel, there was the mythical storage door......I opened it and was amazed and delighted at the extra space for my crap!

Cheers,
Dave

And knowing is half the battle...

T&PBMW · 07-03-2021, 08:30 AM

5 BMW's in, just finding out about this! Now that is embarrassing... LOL

TAZ007 · 07-03-2021, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by T&PBMW

5 BMW's in, just finding out about this! Now that is embarrassing... LOL

If you hadn't of said something, Dave would have the honor.

CJ421 · 07-03-2021, 04:41 PM

I pointed out this feature to a friend who owned BMWs for years and didn't know about it until today. It's a great place to put things.

Charles

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Geradeaus Lieutenant 378 Rep 405 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Jax Beach iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW Z4 sDrive30i [6.50]	Last to know? So I'm very anal regarding following instructions and I always read my new car's owner's manual cover-to-cover so I don't know how I missed this, but about a month ago I reread a section and noticed a description of a driver's side "glove" box. Headed to the garage and lo and behold there it was. I had never noticed it as it's pretty well (totally) concealed from the driver's seat. My wallet fits perfectly in it and there is no chance of it falling out of the car. Never heard mention of it in any of the internet reviews though I'll listen more closely if I watch any of them again. Anyway, am I the last owner to learn about this? Come on, I'm pretty sure at least one other owner didn't know about it as they mentioned using the weak-ass door storage for their wallet. Unless they carry a massive billfold I'm sure the driver's glove box would be a better place for something as important as a wallet.
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Horseman Colonel 4132 Rep 2,494 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW Z4 M40i Join Date: May 2021 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW Z4 M40i [9.90]	See.. dunno if I'd even use it for my sunglasses. After my PRK surgery, i've become very light sensitive so I can't go outside without my sunglasses anymore. SOon as I leave my house... BLAM they're on. Soon as I leave my office... BLAM they're on my face.
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DPelletier Lieutenant 675 Rep 556 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Kelowna, B.C. Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Z4 M40i [8.00]	....hey, I never said I was that bright! Got into the Z4 this morning and remembered this thread; sure enough when I ducked down and looked under the steering wheel, there was the mythical storage door......I opened it and was amazed and delighted at the extra space for my crap! Cheers, Dave
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