This thread is all over the place but just a quick comment on color and radar.
I was drawn to the Gray and the White and the Blue. Went with Blue and have never looked back. It does get a bit of attention but all complimentary. There are enough Blue cars on the road these days that it does not stick out like a sore thumb. However BMW absolutely nailed this Blue and it always looks great.
I had the top of the line Passport radar detector and Laser Interceptor installed Day 1. After about 3 months I pulled the Passport out. The noises were annoying and at least in Atlanta, all they use is Laser to write tickets. Are Radar detectors not like VCR Players or Beepers these days?