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      09-12-2016, 04:06 AM   #1
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Centre Storage Box - Tray

Hi all,

Just moving into my new X5 over the weekend, finding places for all my bits 'n' pieces. The centre cubby box between the seats is quite deep & I was wondering if BMW did a tray like what I had in my Land Rover, which was useful for quick access items, such as gate fobs, pens & the like, saving having to rummage around in the depths of the cubby.

But it seems BMW don't do such an item, but I did find some on eBay from China & I was just wondering if anyone on here has bought one or has any other ideas on having a tray in the centre cubby box.

Below is a link to one I spotted on eBay, any thoughts or suggestions gratefully received

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/BMW-X5-X6-F15...8AAOSwZ1BXdjEK
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      09-12-2016, 10:01 AM   #2
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For quick access items, I typically use the console on the left, below the headlight controls. The one on eBay could be a bit of a pain, as you'd have to remove it every time you needed to access something below.
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      09-13-2016, 12:47 AM   #3
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There are actually a few designs of center console trays on eBay. Just search for BMW X5 f15 tray. I'm on the fence, I think I will get one eventually. It's only $20-30... Can't really go wrong. Getting stuff from China sellers takes 3-4 weeks to get here! Have done it many times...good values :-)
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      09-13-2016, 02:14 AM   #4
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Well I've one bought, so we'll see what it's like when it arrives. For the small cost involved I thought it was worth a try.

stewy604 I agree that it can be a bit of a pain when trying to access access item at the bottom of the cubby, but I had one in my Land Rover & generally had some keys, a pen, gate fob etc on the tray & it was dead handy for getting at those few bits quickly.

The little pull out drawer/cubby under the headlight switch is a really handy storage place, but pens & the like don't fit. Shame there's not a pen holder on the inside of the main glovebox lid though
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      09-13-2016, 08:23 AM   #5
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i have one, and its hella handy. after removing the phone cradle, the console became too deep and i needed to search for everything. got the tray, just slid it it, no install necessary. now items i use the most go on the tray, and other less used items goes to the bottom

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      09-13-2016, 11:30 AM   #6
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Oh I really like that, seems much better than the one I've got on eBay.

The long slot for I'm guessing a pen, the coin slots & the cable entry for a phone charger, very nice indeed

Can I ask where you got that from, as I've not seen one like that on ebay ?

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      09-13-2016, 01:41 PM   #7
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Wow Topec thats a very nice tray. The one I'm using has only one compartment and doesn't fit as nicely
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TOPEC do you have a link where you got that?
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With the wireless charging, you cannot have the tray.. as the charging holster/clip would be in the way...
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unfortunately i do not have a link as my friend pick it up in china for me. he purchased it off a website called taobao which is china's own ebay, and they do not ship international. costs like $20 RMB so thats like.... $3 USD LOL
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Looks like this is it: https://www.amazon.com/Kingcher-BM00...console+insert
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yep looks pretty much identical
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Try this, a little cheaper at $18

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262595160310...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Thank you, XXX5

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I bought the same one as Topec and love it. Here's a link:

http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/7...73575350672367

It took a while to get it from China, but it was worth it.
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Thanks guys!!!! $18 for a $3 item sold locally. Good business, hehe!
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Ok so where can you buy it for $3?? I posted the link to ebay at $18 as the 2 other guys that posted links were at $45 and $26 and where is it sold locally for $3?
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With the wireless charging, you cannot have the tray.. as the charging holster/clip would be in the way...
Would a little bit of DYI'ng (cut out a part of it so the holster/clip is not blocked/blocking) solve this problem?
I'm getting my X5 with wireless charging in a week... but being informed upfront comes in handy
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Ok so where can you buy it for $3?? I posted the link to ebay at $18 as the 2 other guys that posted links were at $45 and $26 and where is it sold locally for $3?
I think he was just commenting that the product could be had in China for several bucks...
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Ok so where can you buy it for $3?? I posted the link to ebay at $18 as the 2 other guys that posted links were at $45 and $26 and where is it sold locally for $3?
I think he was just commenting that the product could be had in China for several bucks...
Haha... Exactly what Kzang said. Topec mentioned he said he got for $3 in China
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Thanks XXX5, good find. Just ordered one.
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With the wireless charging, you cannot have the tray.. as the charging holster/clip would be in the way...
Would a little bit of DYI'ng (cut out a part of it so the holster/clip is not blocked/blocking) solve this problem?
I'm getting my X5 with wireless charging in a week... but being informed upfront comes in handy
Maybe?
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