Ashamed to ask this, but...

My '97 had a large, convenient storage area there (but no hoops). IIRC, it was replaced by a woofer for the audio system beginning around 1999.

Tom K.

There is a woofer under it, but it looks like there is still a storage area above the woofer, maybe 8-10 inches high. Looking at it from the back I can see what appear to be the hinges.

I have found a picture of a similar storage bin, but that had an obvious button for a latch. No buttons on mine.

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I assume you've RTFM (page 90 for the 2000)? The coupes have a storage area there, the roadsters have an optional (?) storage box with an obvious release button.

R / John

Don't have a manual yet. Planning to get one ASAP. Thought I might find one downloadable online, but no luck so far.

If as you say the storage box is optional, then my guess is that it was not opted by the original owner (car started life as a 1-year lease).

Thanks Mike

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Go to the BMWNA web site and join the "Owner's Circle" for free. You will then be able to download an owners manual for your 2000 (or later) BMW.

Thanks Fred, A couple of other people have recommended that via email (thanks guys), so I did.

Excellent advise! Mike

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