Cup holder inserts

margaret · 05-06-2012, 08:11 PM

Hi All,
I purchased a 2012 Rav 4 Sport a few days ago ... my first SUV! Anyhow, it has a removable cup holder insert in only one of the front cup holders. It helps to seat smaller cups and will be great for cleaning out the gunk that gets in there. The salesman said that it only comes with one which made no sense to me and I was wondering if that was true (surely he wouldn't lie to me?) where can I purchase a second one? Thanks!!

RAVMAN · 05-06-2012, 08:35 PM

It's TRUE

I think this was a change starting with the 2012 model year... before that they came with TWO! I work for Toyota at their Portland, Oregon port of entry. Part of my job is to do a "quality inspection" of the vehicles before they are trucked/railed to the dealers. I actually rejected the first 2012 RAV4 I processed... as I thought this was a mistake. Sorry to say... the salesman was actually telling the truth this time

SeriousBlack · 05-06-2012, 08:43 PM

wow ... but look at the bright side, my 2006 came with none.

ToyRider · 05-06-2012, 09:33 PM

Yes it's true just one cup insert came with my 2012 Rav4 too. I bought another one on Ebay for $15

**JuneBug** · 05-06-2012, 11:48 PM

Makes sense--mine came with 2 cup holder inserts, and one is still in the wrapper in the glove box. I like having 2 different size cup holders.

Blogson · 05-07-2012, 12:35 AM

Only one cup holder adapter for 2012? My 2011 has two, but they haven't asked me to return one yet! Toyota really is achieving a new standard for being cheapskate!

Lizzrd · 05-07-2012, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToyRider

Yes it's true just one cup insert came with my 2012 Rav4 too. I bought another one on Ebay for $15

Yikes! I wonder what Toyota charges for one...

Two in my '11. Maybe if cash gets tight I can auction one off...

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ToyRider · 05-07-2012, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lizzrd

Yikes! I wonder what Toyota charges for one...

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I think they quoted me $40-$45 for one.

They are expensive little suckers, Ebay has pairs going for as much as $45. little ridiculous, IMO

dcheesi · 05-07-2012, 09:59 AM

FWIW, I actually prefer having one in place. That way I have one "small" cupholder and one "large". Of course I'm driving solo 90% of the time, YMMV if you have other people in the car sharing the cupholders on a regular basis.

bluecanary25 · 05-07-2012, 11:10 AM

My 2012 only had 1. I took a can cozy, cut the top half off and slit the sides in 3 places. My wife trimmed one of the cut flaps to allow the holders retainer flange to extend into the cozy. When I remove my drink the flange holds back the cozy. cheap (like me) and works pretty good. YMMV

05-06-2012, 08:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
margaret Junior Member Country: Join Date: May 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cup holder inserts Hi All, I purchased a 2012 Rav 4 Sport a few days ago ... my first SUV! Anyhow, it has a removable cup holder insert in only one of the front cup holders. It helps to seat smaller cups and will be great for cleaning out the gunk that gets in there. The salesman said that it only comes with one which made no sense to me and I was wondering if that was true (surely he wouldn't lie to me?) where can I purchase a second one? Thanks!!

05-06-2012, 08:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
RAVMAN Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Dec 1996 Location: Vancouver, WA, USA Posts: 3,346 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's TRUE I think this was a change starting with the 2012 model year... before that they came with TWO! I work for Toyota at their Portland, Oregon port of entry. Part of my job is to do a "quality inspection" of the vehicles before they are trucked/railed to the dealers. I actually rejected the first 2012 RAV4 I processed... as I thought this was a mistake. Sorry to say... the salesman was actually telling the truth this time __________________ Retired from R4W CLICK HERE

05-06-2012, 08:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
SeriousBlack Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N'Hampsha! Posts: 7,784 Thanks: 25 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts Feedback Score: 2 reviews	wow ... but look at the bright side, my 2006 came with none. __________________ To The BlackMobile!!! FS: (4) 20" Black Enkei LS-5 Rims & Tires Used (4) 255/40R20 Yokohama Parada Spec-X's

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JuneBug Your Humble Administrator Country: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 9,011 Thanks: 37 Thanked 634 Times in 524 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Makes sense--mine came with 2 cup holder inserts, and one is still in the wrapper in the glove box. I like having 2 different size cup holders. __________________ James __________________ 2008 Limited V6 2WD "The Silver Bullet" •Tow Prep •Autodim mirror w/compass •Wade deflector •Weathertech visors •BluLogic Bluetooth •QuickLift hood struts •Auto door locks • (((XM))) radio •Homelink •Unswitched 12V outlets

05-07-2012, 12:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Blogson Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oregon coast Posts: 2,103 Thanks: 14 Thanked 100 Times in 100 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Only one cup holder adapter for 2012? My 2011 has two, but they haven't asked me to return one yet! Toyota really is achieving a new standard for being cheapskate! __________________ Jim 2011 Upgraded Base V6 4WD 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT 2002 Craftsman LT1000 V2 Jesus is Lord

05-06-2012, 09:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
ToyRider Senior Member Country: Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mass, Cape Ann Posts: 304 Thanks: 5 Thanked 27 Times in 23 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes it's true just one cup insert came with my 2012 Rav4 too. I bought another one on Ebay for $15

05-07-2012, 09:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
dcheesi Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	FWIW, I actually prefer having one in place. That way I have one "small" cupholder and one "large". Of course I'm driving solo 90% of the time, YMMV if you have other people in the car sharing the cupholders on a regular basis.

05-07-2012, 11:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
bluecanary25 Junior Member Country: Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: tn Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My 2012 only had 1. I took a can cozy, cut the top half off and slit the sides in 3 places. My wife trimmed one of the cut flaps to allow the holders retainer flange to extend into the cozy. When I remove my drink the flange holds back the cozy. cheap (like me) and works pretty good. YMMV

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