Didn't realize my Astra has 3 cup holders.

[PanVet]

Originally Posted by djmtz1

I cannot figure out where these extra cup holders are, anyone care to post a pic of them (the ones in the doors)?

I know where the spring loaded one and the one where the armrest is/was supposed to be

There is no actual "cup holder" in the door. What people are saying is the storage bin in the door is large enough you could place a bottle of water in it, thus it could be a "cup holder".

[Layoira]

Ok for the person who wanted the "cup holders" in the doors. The 5 door only has these in the front 2 doors. the bins in the back do not have a spot designated for a beverage. As you can see its only big enough for a bottle of water or similar, or like I like to use them for also, gum containers lol And yes I know the car is a state. I havent had a chance to clean it inside yet since winter.

Drivers door: (no you dont have to squeeze the water bottle down either. It fits perfect with a little room to spare)



Passenger:



and the gum tubs that fit perfect:

[titan12]

I have the 3 door and just checked mine and there is no way a bottle is going to fit.. Maybe a can..

[99blacktop]

Originally Posted by titan12

I have the 3 door and just checked mine and there is no way a bottle is going to fit.. Maybe a can..

A small bottle will. A 20oz Pepsi (Coke sucks) won't, but a 16oz should. It is the perfect size for a can. Feel around in there, it was clearly designed to hold a short cylindrical item.

[djmtz1]

thats neat, I had no idea, Im gonna use them now

thanks for posting the pics too

[red86]

The cup holders in the rear seat of mine is jammed any suggestions?

[Dustineering]

Originally Posted by red86

The cup holders in the rear seat of mine is jammed any suggestions?

I lubed it up and just pushed it in and out a few million times until I was sure it was all good to go; then cleaned up the excess on the surface....this method works for just about anything

[vanilla sky]

That rear cup holder is a pain because it tends to pick up any sand and grime and carry it directly to every surface that makes contact, making it a pain in the ass to push in.

[mbenus]

Gotta love this forum.

The cup holder in between the front seats is set too far back to be conveniently reached by the front seat occupants.

My .02 USD.

Mark

[Werks11]

Try putting a 20 or 24oz cup of coffee in those door "cup holders". Then try to take them in and out as you drive and drink that coffee.

[Tom S2]

Post #3 of this thread

Originally Posted by 99blacktop

On a 3 door, you should have 8. One between the front seats, one in the glovebox (although it's a stretch to call it a cupholder), one in each door, one in the trim beside each rear seat and the two that pop-out from the back seat. The 4 in the trim will hold a 12oz can or a small plastic bottle, but not much else. The 5 door is probably the same.

Originally Posted by Werks11

Try putting a 20 or 24oz cup of coffee in those door "cup holders". Then try to take them in and out as you drive and drink that coffee.

Thank you for your intergallactic insight mr goddard. Next time i want to crap up my car I will try your extremely insightful idea and report back.

The rear cupholders between the seat do hold a closed yoohoo bottle. The cupholders work great for transporting beverages from the drive thru to a destination. The eurpoeans have the right idea - dont drink and drive!!

[Drg0nzo10]

I broke mine it was my fault but it still isn't very sturdy.

[Astra La Vista!]

The "cup holders" in the door panels aren't intended for open-top containers, but for unopened cans and resealable containers like water bottles, etc. I use mine to store one of those containers of gun with the flip-top lid. Most manufacturers actually emboss a "cups=no, bottles=yes" next to them as a reminder. This isn't unique to the Astra.

[JMOD]

Originally Posted by Project

While it's not really usable when the vehicle is moving there is a cupholder in the glove compartment as well.

My wife found that today. (I just bought mine a couple days ago) Odd for sure.

[nicolas_p]

I find it funny that the 3 door has 7 cup holders, the rear has 2 in the middle and 2 on the sides while the front has the 2 in the doors and the middle one.