Brings back memories; moved back East last summer after 5+ years in SoCal. I loved San Diego but I love Raleigh too. Guess I've been lucky. BTW, I like your style 32 radial spoke wheels, although that may put me in the minority of board members. If you were buying today, would you stay with the radial spokes or go with the M-parallel upgrade? Although the M-parallels are sportier, I think the standard sport wheels actually look a little nicer, with their deep-dish effect and brilliant line finish. Beewang, what are you getting on your new car? How do the rest of you bimmerphiles feel?

I took these pix on the top floor of the parking structure at the corner of Main and VonKarman in Irvine, CA. The mirrored office building in one of the pix is actually Taco Bell's HQ. They sell lotsa chicken soft tacos :)

I like the radial rims actually. But they're a bitch to clean. Almost as long to scrub 'em out as it does to wash the rest of the car!

AK - 99 540