May 25, 1998
By: Robert Leidy

"Here I am, driving one of the most fun automobiles in the world, yet I can't find a good place to put this Dr. Pepper while I shift into 5th gear." This has been a common statement ever since the introduction of the Z3. The BMW roadster is an amazing automobile; a near perfect balance of modern day technology and classic "retro" styling. But it doesn't have a cup holder, and damn-it, I'm a spoiled American that likes to occasionally have something to drink while I'm driving.

Apparently I'm not alone in this quest for a cup holder. Enough people complained loudly enough that over time several "solutions" have become available to the BMW roadster owner. I've seen and/or owned most of the available cup holders, so I'll try to clear up some of the confusion and offer my own opinion on each of the cup holder options I've found.

BMW's stock armrest.