One of the common complaints about the E46 cockpit I heard when researching for a car was the lack of storage space. That's definitely true. It doesn't bother me except that I can't find any good way to anchor my phone. Right now it just sits in the cup holder with a cord to my hands-free which isn't very elegant. I don't intend to get the BMW phone (although it would be nice to use the steering wheel controls for the phone). What have you all done do rig up communications from your cars? I don't want to do anything that will a) void the warranty. b) alter the dash. c) be permanent and specific for my current phone.