[puckybadger]

Picked up my X6 M50i yesterday and traded in my ultra reliable 2014 F15. Can't seem to find the sunglass holder that comes in every vehicle made, I think. Owners manual is no help either. I know it's gotta be here somewhere.

[buze]

I don't think there's one. There wasn't one in my F25 either. I store them in the central armrest.

[VTENGR]

nope - no sunglass holder. I did see somewhere a retrofit where you can swap out the driver's side grab bar with a sunglass case. Seemed like an interesting concept.

[MystroX5]

Side door pocket for my RX Oakley’s.

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by buze

I don't think there's one. There wasn't one in my F25 either. I store them in the central armrest.

My F25 has a small door to the left of the steering column under the headlight controls, thats where I keep my sunglasses.

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[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by puckybadger

...Can't seem to find the sunglass holder that comes in every vehicle made, I think. ...

I’m on my 7th BMW since 1986 (e30/e32/e34/e38/e39/e53/f06) and none have ever had a dedicated “sunglass holder”. And I’ve also owned 8 other non BMW vehicles (from 1972-1997) and none of them had a dedicated sunglass holder either. Were there pockets in the doors, or compartments in the armrest and center console? Yes. But none have been specifically dedicated to holding sunglasses only.

If you don’t see it mentioned in the owners manual...more than likely you’ll have to pick a location to store them. Again, there are storage compartments in various locations around the vehicle.

If you were to look inside my X5...there’s a case in the driver’s door compartment holding a pair of sunglasses. If you were to look inside my 650ix GC...if you open the armrest in the center console...you’ll find a case there holding a pair of sunglasses.

[ikheetleon]

On the f15/f16 it was an option (not standard!) that came with the storage package. The g05/06 don’t have such an option to my knowledge.

[puckybadger]

Originally Posted by ikheetleon

On the f15/f16 it was an option (not standard!) that came with the storage package. The g05/06 don’t have such an option to my knowledge.

Yes, my F15 had it. So did my 2004 X5

[ikheetleon]

Originally Posted by puckybadger

Yes, my F15 had it. So did my 2004 X5

My F15 didn’t have it, but I added it later myself. I now store my sunglasses on the wireless charger since I can’t use it for my phone due to overheating issue’s.

[James_G0540i]

I just use the centre armrest - as per others.

Sunglass holders can be problematic. I used to have one in my 2009 Toyota Kluger (Highlander), and my Raybans used to rattle in there when not in use (like at night). It was a pain...

[Pictor]

If the F15 had it I must have missed it. Same goes for the E70 and E53.

I just use the slot in front of the shift lever where the G05 has the wireless charger.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by Pictor

If the F15 had it I must have missed it. Same goes for the E70 and E53.

I think the pre facelift e53 X5 did have a compartment for holding sunglasses in the overhead console...but when the facelift came and the panoramic sunroof replaced the smaller moonroof...the overhead compartment for storing sunglasses went away. If you have a facelift e53 built prior to the introduction of the pano sunroof...then you may have the compartment for holding sunglasses.