MexicanDragon

Nate, the e36 and e46 M3s are a bit more tame than the e30 (first gen) and e90/92/93 (last gen, but latest M3). It has flared fenders, but they're subtle. The hood bulge is subtle too. I think it's agressive but still has a bit of the e46 level of classiness to it. I don't think Colin's looking to buy a car to last him the rest of his life, I think he's looking to try out some cars to see what fits him. Fortunately for him, he has a great, big Mexican friend who's a big BMW junkie to steer him clear of Mustangs and the like. (Mustangs have their place, but not with Colin). I don't think he's going to put more than 5k miles on the car in a year, and as far as the 335d goes, it's an AMAZING car, but I don't think he's wanting to go that deep yet. He's at that "just became a grownup and wants a grownup toy" stage, I think. The e46 M3 is flashier than the e92 335d (I'm not if they're making an f30/1 335d, just the 330d at best). I think you, me, naaman (needs a new one), Dan, Mike, Colin, etc all need a 335d to keep forever, as I agree, it's a fantastic sleeper that probably isn't going to happen again, but I think Colin is looking to -- how should I say -- strut like a peacock, perhaps? The insurance is definitely going to be higher than a 330ci, so run the numbers and see what the extra 100HP + extras are worth to you. I think he should go with an e60 M5, simply because there's a *25% more horsepower* button. **BRENT**

Get the best thing they offer, otherwise you'll hate it in a year

Yeah, I can see that being great. LTE in your area should be great, with the crapload of cash they put into that market to upgrade the towers. Hope you'll have service in your office. **BRENT**

Very nice. I miss the days of having two to three phones over two carriers. Verizon and ATT, right? **BRENT**

E36 328i with racing buckets. Colin can't drive a stick, which limits a lot of his choices, hence, Manning up and leaning how to drive. I also have a chipped e30 325. **BRENT**

Also, how bad is your eyesight? That screen res is horrible. **BRENT**

I will cut you... I keep two microfibre cleaning cloths on me for sunglasses and electronics. Having a smudge free screen helps a little, but not a ton. **BRENT**

I'm glad, Dinny. I think you mad the right choice, especially after playing with Zoe's HTC phone yesterday. I really like stock android, which is why I have the phone I do, but Sense just bothers me. Do you have two lines or just two phones? **BRENT**

How do people put up with phones for two years !?!?!? A year and a half in and I want to break things. My mom called and I couldn't even swipe to answer took 6 minutes to be abe to call her back. A dual core Tegra 2 phone with half a gig of ram shouldn't have a problem with most things. I wonder how a Galaxy Note 2 would hold up... **BRENT**

Colin, if you prefer the 'Stang, you shouldn't be allowed to own a car. Unless you're looking at a Saleen, Rousch, or Boss 302, or Boss 302 Laguna Seca edition. Since you don't know what any of this means, your neck isn't red (unless you've been out in the sun, which I'm not sure exists in Seattle), and you haven't been sending your sister inappropriate messages, there's no reason to get a Mustang. Just get an e46 M3 with SMG, or man up and learn how to drive a real car. **BRENT**

Sounds like fun, Crap! I got to get out to go hang at a karaoke bar with a friend and his wife, and wound up meeting this other couple and going to hang out with them at place I used to go all the time. All got started when dude's wife was making out with my buddy's wife, we started talking about haircuts + stylists, and then I realized this guy's wife was drinking scotch. The next four hours were sitting around outside at a couple places just talking to these crazy, interesting people (former gigging professional musician turned IT guy.) Just for grawk's amusement, the MENSA thing got brought up and turns out we're in the same chapter, but he's one of the "never goes to the dinners" kind of person. That started other lines of convo. It's always fun to work on that whole "fake extroversion" thing out in public. I've met some interesting characters that way. **BRENT**

Boys like racecars. **BRENT**

I usually get out once a year. I've racked up three travel team meets so far. Seeing that it's become a one income household since I got back from NY, this one's out for me. I hate it, since I was going to try to see some family out in Abilene, too Dammit, Colin! You kids have fun! (Oh, can people not be shuttled to the race for nigh upon free? I know Mike can handle a little walk if need be **BRENT**

Shelly... this is simple. Step One: Buy GS III Step Two: Switch it over to the GS III in the middle of the night Step Three: Put it where he normally keeps his POS phone. Step Four: Place note saying "Welcome to 2006." Step Five: When he bitches, text him. That's the only way people communicate these days anyways, and his protests will not be valid unless brought up via text. Step Six: Drink. It'll probably be in the morning time, so maybe a Mimosa? **BRENT**

DP, you forgot our KF/Colin/Zerker bet?

Hey Deepak... *cough* Season: 2012 DIVISION 1 TEAM W L T PCT GB Dammit Colin 5 1 0 .833 -- **BRENT**

Dude, that SUCKS! Poor car! She gonna be ok? You too, I guess, but a 335d? Sad. Seriously though, glad you're OK, but that does really suck. F30 M3 soon? **BRENT**

Nice, Alex! Which Ducati are you getting as a graduation gift? **BRENT**

Very cool, Al! I have a buddy whose birthday is today who has been a huge Giants fan for the ~20 years I've known him. I have a feeling someone would be SUPER jealous of you and your pops right now. @SO. You're alive!!! **BRENT**

Glad you don't have to have another surgery, Shelly! I hit up my surgeon's PA on Tuesday. The crazy shooting pains I've had lately have lessened, but still show up some. I got the shot in the back and we're going to set up another MRI They're thinking bone spur or fragment of the disc dislodged and was pressing on a nerve in my back. It's pretty frustrating. I did get to go out with a mtn bike ride with a friend from school on Wednesday. I was able to make it a solid 80% of the ride before my back gave out, so that's pretty good, right? Post-ride chicken nachos and 2-for-1 margaritas made it either feel better, or make me forget. Either way, good times. Hang in there, Shelly... and start bike shopping. **BRENT**

ROUNDEL PORN!!!!!!!!!!! <3<3<3 I wasn't even aware of 8 series Alpinas, much less 5 of them. Is that Dakar Yellow I? **BRENT**

Spikey feet are hot. Get "audiophile rubber spike holders" (I'm sure someone makes them) to put under it. That way, it's sexy, and pragmatic, and you still get to hurt zombies that don't have allergic reactions to rubber. **BRENT**

OK, I didn't watch it when I posted that, but then I watched 30 seconds and saw it was a little kid? OMFG, I'm going to wait to show this to Xavier. He's going to be out for the weeked with his grandmother, but I'll wake him up early tomorrow to watch it with him. We are SO hitting the trails when he gets back! I don't care how many thorn bushes I make sweet love to if he'd be that happy in the first 30 seconds. **BRENT**

I R famuz!!! **BRENT**

Shelly, the dark grey is very sexy. I like it. **BRENT**