I'm in need of cup holders I had the ones that clipped on the glove box but they weren't reliable I'm looking at one that sits in between the seats but I'm not sure do you guys have any ideas

 

What you want is this:
240_Cup_Holder_Armrest_11.jpg Photo by philskioflood | Photobucket

Factory option, make sure it comes with the complete assembly. The ones on ebay give you the arm rest but nothing to attach it with.

The cup holders are a sturdy design, good ol' metal, at least the hinges are.

 

How would I attach it

 

I would find a local 3D printer and have this printed: Volvo 240 cup holder by Blippy - Thingiverse

I did this on my 240 and it cost less than $2 to have one printed up. I attached it just the same as in the photo and it's been working great for the past six months. Most universities and colleges have a 3D printer that is available for use by the public. I would also try your local library.

Here's mine:

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WARNING re: 3D printed stuff, do NOT use the common PLA (Polylactic acid) for anything you're going to put in a car, it WILL soften and deform when the car interior heats up in the summer. use ABS, which is somewhat more difficult to print as it requires a higher temperature, and a 'hot box' oven around the whole printer stage to keep the temps stable while its printing.

 

Good point, Pierce. I didn't specify the material for mine, but haven't had any issues as of yet. I'll know better in the summer, but for $2 I'm not too worried.