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Old 09-20-2018, 07:42 PM
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One of my few complaints, is the lack of front seat storage. My sunglass case will not fit in the middle console and strategically fits in the glove box. There’s no convieient place for my phone. So bummed that a Honda Accord has better front seat storage.

Has anyone had luck with the many aftermarket solutions?
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I use my phone with Android Auto so the pit between the armrest and shifter is perfect for me when it's connected via the USB cable. I just store my sunglasses in the front cupholders since I use them daily while driving.


There definitely could be more storage options but I've made do with the Q has offered and does miss too much.
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Try the ashtray for your phone
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I keep my phone in cup holders across two spaces horizontally, that's the only way it fits. It flies from ashtray, and it's in an awkward location to quickly grab in the armrest storage tray.
I bought one of those magnetic things but since I don't really use a case anymore, that became useless quickly, plus I am always on Android Auto so the wire would look ugly.
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I keep my phone in cup holders across two spaces horizontally, that's the only way it fits. It flies from ashtray, and it's in an awkward location to quickly grab in the armrest storage tray.
I bought one of those magnetic things but since I don't really use a case anymore, that became useless quickly, plus I am always on Android Auto so the wire would look ugly.
Never had my iphone even come out of the ashtray while driving (my phone is in a leather case)
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Here's a solution for sunglasses:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Audi-Q7...item23a5378d62
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I bought the above, different listing. works well enough. I have the same issue with storage. My wife's Q5 has a small cubby by the drivers left knee that is nice...
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Originally Posted by McLinehan
One of my few complaints, is the lack of front seat storage. My sunglass case will not fit in the middle console and strategically fits in the glove box. There’s no convieient place for my phone. So bummed that a Honda Accord has better front seat storage.

Has anyone had luck with the many aftermarket solutions?
Have you seen the giant pocket in the front doors? I have a half gallon water bottle and and umbrella in each one with room to spare for napkins etc.
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Never had my iphone even come out of the ashtray while driving (my phone is in a leather case)
Must be a perfect fit. Leather case helps a lot with traction, though. I got one of those Alcantara cases, so it's pretty slippery in hard plastic surfaces, but delight to hold.

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Have you seen the giant pocket in the front doors? I have a half gallon water bottle and and umbrella in each one with room to spare for napkins etc.
They are so big, I seat my little cousin Poquito there when we can't fit everyone in 7 seats. LOL
Seriously, they are huge.
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Has anybody found a decent organizer with coin bays for the center console cubby? I mean, I know the thing is minuscule, but it would be great to have an actual place for coins, pens and a few other little things like, um, some gum or something. It's just so tiny.


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