Congrats on the new 1 series coupe! Space Grey is a very good color. Flinter, another member here, has one (128i). And I considered it for my next BMW. Yes, it's common, but that's a great color nonetheless.
I have to say, that first BMW dealer is a sh*t dealer! I would have been steaming mad. The eventual buyer probably offered to pay more than the deal they negotiated with you. Can't imagine they couldn't wait an extra day or two. At any rate, good riddance!
Sorry about your 330ci being totaled.

Those 330ci were a beaut.