can anyone tell me what the weird shaped opening on the console between the cup holder and arm rest is intended for.

 

umm..ciggs? i put my air freshener in there..but it is weirdly shaped..

 

At least 2 other threads on the same topic:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=109532

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=135282

 

It's for an MP3 player.

 

It's supposed to be for your iPod/Phone/NGBTFA*. But in all likelihood it's used to hold loose change, numerous pens (and drill bits) and anything else that you can't find a home for.
*Next Ground Breaking Thing From Apple

 

I've used it for sunglasses and my campus parking permit. I had a tire gauge in there a while back.

 

I Built a thing that slides into itand widens into 4 coin holes and another compartment... built it in tech in an hour or two... lined the side with vinyl... pic in an hour if i get off of this chair...

 

 

That's pretty crafty. Not my thing, but i can tell it works good for you. Very nice.

 

juice box holder or sm french fry

 

Now that I bought the OEM cable, it holds my new iPod Classic 160gb very well ;)