Come to think of it, when was it I first joined this thread - 12/05? Over three years later and mine is still not broken, and it's the "OEM". I can see closing it as being an advantage, and if I had to replace, I probably would go for the Mercedes approach (2 individual closing ones). But, I don't generally use it, I use the "passenger seat adjuster" for water if I take any. Generally don't eat/drink in the car unless it's a real trip. It is good having choices. If it's used a lot, I'd probably go for bike bottle holder. But mine isn't used but twice a year, if that. Closing it is nice.
