Mounted with four screws, the cupholder is incredibly solid, even with a full liter bottle of water in it.

It has an arm that is spring loaded that keeps your beverage tight in the cupholder. Nothing moves, even with a tall cup from a fast food joint, even if the door is slammed.

I find the cupholder looks pretty good. The black plastic blends in with the black door handle insert and the black dash.

I know it's a bummer drilling into and putting holes in the door liner, but I see at as a permanent solution.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

I found a dual cup holder at www.husco.com that attaches to the underside of fold down armrest.

Hi to all.

Just my 0.02cts

Gary,in Germany and the rest of Europe
people have their breakfast at home.
There is no need for cupholders.

Here in the US everyone is always in a rush,
that they don't have time to have breakfast
at home with their family.

Also on many highways in Europe they have
truckstops on regular intervals so you can stop
and have something to eat and drink.

Louis.

see the above thread or look at the pix I posted:

http://homepage.mac.com/bankshyde/PhotoAlbum3.html

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95 E320 Cab (46K Mi, Stock)
95 Tahoe (Rain & Snow)

88 300E 276K Mi (Donated to charity)