any coin holders?
#2
I noticed the same thing...pretty much i'm going to put a cup in my arm rest and throw change in there. I do wish they had a few more little compartments here and there..but can't win them all...at least it keeps my car cleaner.
#3
Same problem in the new RX...
In fact, they have a completely useless cup holder to the left of the steering wheel that would be the perfect spot and size, especially when you consider there are already two big cupholders in the center console.
Hard to understand their thinking.
In fact, they have a completely useless cup holder to the left of the steering wheel that would be the perfect spot and size, especially when you consider there are already two big cupholders in the center console.
Hard to understand their thinking.
#4
I put a flat piece of cork in the bottom of the ash tray so I can put coins in it and not have the noise as they move around. It's available since I won't let anyone smoke in my car. This worked just fine in my BMW for the past 3 years.
#5
punch outs for coin holders
If I remember correctly the first IS didn't have coin holders in the beginning, then they added one to the left of the steering wheel.
It looks like there are plenty of "punch outs" in that same area on the new model. It would be great if you could add some down the road.
It looks like there are plenty of "punch outs" in that same area on the new model. It would be great if you could add some down the road.
#6
Lexus Test Driver
As a previous owner of IS300 (just got the new IS350 yesterday!), I should tell you that there is a non-smoker box which replaces the ashtray of IS300 in Japan. I used it solely as the coin-holder. The outside of this non-smoker box is exactly the same as the regular ashtray. The difference lies in the inside. It has felt lining inside.
For IS350/IS250, I came across the Lexus.jp web site where the non-smoker box is listed in their dealer's option. So the best bet is to find this on the internet as a JDM part. Having said that, the ashtray is much smaller and has a narrow entry in the new IS than the last generation IS300.
AndyL
Currrent car: 2006 IS350 Tungsten Pearl/black interior, Luxury package w/ 18in stock wheels
Last car: 2001 IS300 Silver IC0 w/ black escaine & leather interior
For IS350/IS250, I came across the Lexus.jp web site where the non-smoker box is listed in their dealer's option. So the best bet is to find this on the internet as a JDM part. Having said that, the ashtray is much smaller and has a narrow entry in the new IS than the last generation IS300.
AndyL
Currrent car: 2006 IS350 Tungsten Pearl/black interior, Luxury package w/ 18in stock wheels
Last car: 2001 IS300 Silver IC0 w/ black escaine & leather interior
#7
Have you guys tried releasing the ashtray. I had to take it out just to get teh coins I placed in there (so deep), It comes out smooooooth when you move the small notch. Like when you open the Eyeglass container on top. It's funny how they get into this details
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#9
Originally Posted by knox_sport
If I remember correctly the first IS didn't have coin holders in the beginning, then they added one to the left of the steering wheel.
It looks like there are plenty of "punch outs" in that same area on the new model. It would be great if you could add some down the road.
It looks like there are plenty of "punch outs" in that same area on the new model. It would be great if you could add some down the road.
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Also... anyone tried this?
http://www.amazon.com/Custom-Accesso...8&s=automotive
Does it fit in the ash tray?
#15
I took the ashtray out and place most coins in there. The ashtray has a pretty small opening, I can barely fit my fingers in there, so I just took it out and have a nice area for coins. I also took the cigarette lighter out for a brief period but a coin went in there and shorted out the lighter(now it doesn't work).