I usually just toss my remote into the front drink holder, along with my tons of change. Still not as perfect as the remote that came with my friends Pioneer 7200. That remote is sized just right to be held in on his center console. But his remote for me falls into the silly category since it does nothing beyond what the front buttons do in one push.

As far as having spare drink holders, I think I got the Homer Simpson designed car with as many as I have. Theres 1 in each of the front doors perfect for cans, then theres two in the center console. (One that I use all the time and have yet to find any drink that couldn't be stored there). Then theres 2 more in the back for passengers attached to the end of the center console.