Where do you Keep Change?

too tall · 02-01-2006, 06:39 PM

This car has more storage than I know what to do with. I just bumped the front cd holder (whatever it's called) with my knee the other day, and bam! found a new spot to put stuff.

But I can't figure out a clean place to put my change. I'm sure someone must have a creative solution out there. Maybe there's a storage bin that would fit...?

kente777 · 02-01-2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally posted by too tall@Feb 1 2006, 06:39 PM
This car has more storage than I know what to do with. I just bumped the front cd holder (whatever it's called) with my knee the other day, and bam! found a new spot to put stuff.

But I can't figure out a clean place to put my change. I'm sure someone must have a creative solution out there. Maybe there's a storage bin that would fit...?

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There's a nice change thingy on the drivers side door. It works great for change.

Ken

Dripps · 02-01-2006, 06:52 PM

There is??

kdmorse · 02-01-2006, 07:13 PM

That's too funny.... I hit Wendy's on the way home and was just coming here to ask that very same question.

My little pile of change is currently on the shelf in the center console, looking for a better home, as none of the secret hiding places in the console seemed appropriate. I'll start looking at doors tomorrow

-Ken

Frank Hudon · 02-01-2006, 07:22 PM

well this is a problem that has existed with all the NA Prius. So what I did was hit a dollar store and found a change holder. As this was for Canadian coinage I took my hacksaw and cut the bottom half off so it only holds pennies nickels dimes and quarters. Put a piece of double sided sticky foam on it and stuck it inside the front of the center console. What's in it? a quarter for the shopping cart at the grocery store. Mine doesn't have one I keep change in my pocket.

bigdaddy · 02-01-2006, 09:17 PM

With my fancy new prius, I tell them to simply "keep the change"

hdrygas · 02-01-2006, 09:36 PM

Right now I have an old fashion belt change maker. It is OK but I am going to this:
http://priuschat.com/New-and3906-JDM-Cente...ray-t15599.html
I don't need the capacity of the change maker, and getting it out and using it is a bit of a pain. Not one of my best ideas. I had used a plastic change counter but that was difficult to get change out of. What I want is a place to put a bit of change. I am still looking for a solution.

bigdaddy · 02-01-2006, 09:49 PM

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Originally posted by hdrygas@Feb 1 2006, 09:36 PM
Right now I have an old fashion belt change maker. It is OK but I am going to this:
http://priuschat.com/New-and3906-JDM-Cente...ray-t15599.html
I don't need the capacity of the change maker, and getting it out and using it is a bit of a pain. Not one of my best ideas. I had used a plastic change counter but that was difficult to get change out of. What I want is a place to put a bit of change. I am still looking for a solution.

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Actually, I use a plastic 35mm film canister. Keeps enough change so I typically have enough change when needed, and when not, the change provided does not overwhelm it.

Do you actually wear the belt change maker? Man, I've not seen one of those since I was a kid!

Salsawonder · 02-01-2006, 09:49 PM

I started with that clear door storage area under the stereo but am currently in the tray in the center console.
I keep my swiffer and tire gauge in the bottom glove with the the manuals and a CD case.
I keep my wine tasting kit (can/bottle opener, knife, etc) in the drawer under the center console....took me like 6 weeks of ownership before I found that one, a little less for waht has been termed the wine cooler hole in the back drivers side.
And as far as the trunk tray....well a small child, several bottles of wine, half of the wardrobe....
You could easily live out of this car!!

priusblue · 02-01-2006, 09:52 PM

I have been trying to figure this out too! My old Honda had a great pull out change spot to the left of the steering wheel. I am thinking about getting a small coin purse to put in the compartment below the radio. To me, the center console is waay too cumbersome to use while maneuvering at toll booths or drive throughs. If anybody comes up with something better that would be great!

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Salsawonder Silver Lining Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Mesa California Posts: 1,611 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 32 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 0	I started with that clear door storage area under the stereo but am currently in the tray in the center console. I keep my swiffer and tire gauge in the bottom glove with the the manuals and a CD case. I keep my wine tasting kit (can/bottle opener, knife, etc) in the drawer under the center console....took me like 6 weeks of ownership before I found that one, a little less for waht has been termed the wine cooler hole in the back drivers side. And as far as the trunk tray....well a small child, several bottles of wine, half of the wardrobe.... You could easily live out of this car!! __________________ The 2005 Cranberry is going to a new home! 2010 "Misty", More Fun Per Gallon!!! Cibo, Vino e Famiglia!!

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02-01-2006, 06:39 PM	#1
too tall Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 59 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	This car has more storage than I know what to do with. I just bumped the front cd holder (whatever it's called) with my knee the other day, and bam! found a new spot to put stuff. But I can't figure out a clean place to put my change. I'm sure someone must have a creative solution out there. Maybe there's a storage bin that would fit...?

02-01-2006, 06:52 PM	#3
Dripps Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern NJ (Sussex Co) Posts: 116 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	There is??

02-01-2006, 07:13 PM	#4
kdmorse Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 198 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	That's too funny.... I hit Wendy's on the way home and was just coming here to ask that very same question. My little pile of change is currently on the shelf in the center console, looking for a better home, as none of the secret hiding places in the console seemed appropriate. I'll start looking at doors tomorrow -Ken

02-01-2006, 07:22 PM	#5
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	well this is a problem that has existed with all the NA Prius. So what I did was hit a dollar store and found a change holder. As this was for Canadian coinage I took my hacksaw and cut the bottom half off so it only holds pennies nickels dimes and quarters. Put a piece of double sided sticky foam on it and stuck it inside the front of the center console. What's in it? a quarter for the shopping cart at the grocery store. Mine doesn't have one I keep change in my pocket.

02-01-2006, 09:17 PM	#6
bigdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Duluth Georgia Posts: 992 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	With my fancy new prius, I tell them to simply "keep the change"

02-01-2006, 09:36 PM	#7
hdrygas Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 3,650 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Right now I have an old fashion belt change maker. It is OK but I am going to this: http://priuschat.com/New-and3906-JDM-Cente...ray-t15599.html I don't need the capacity of the change maker, and getting it out and using it is a bit of a pain. Not one of my best ideas. I had used a plastic change counter but that was difficult to get change out of. What I want is a place to put a bit of change. I am still looking for a solution.

02-01-2006, 09:52 PM	#10
priusblue Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 152 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I have been trying to figure this out too! My old Honda had a great pull out change spot to the left of the steering wheel. I am thinking about getting a small coin purse to put in the compartment below the radio. To me, the center console is waay too cumbersome to use while maneuvering at toll booths or drive throughs. If anybody comes up with something better that would be great!