Nice review and it helps me understand the Smokers Option. Yes, you said worthless? I think it came with my wife's car and I took the ashtray and used it to mount the hidden radar detector. Passport 8500CI. Easy install and in mine I mounted the antenna on the flap in the rear that is removable. Nice shot out the front window and works great especially if you like having POP coverage and audio (voice) of bands. I just like to know if I am being watched.

Install was easy and ashtray and small velcro mounts control head nicely. Not a lot of places to mount control head in the mini. And yes I loose one cup holder but I am fine with that for up front as mine is a two seater. Picture below.

Great review. I guess they make Minis better and better. No complaints, enjoy.