I made a mistake, the street where he passes me with 3.5' has a speed limit of 30, not 35.
I should also say that I've talked to the guy several times so he's not a 'stranger'. I think the only reason i'm 'comfortable' with his distance is that I've talked to him face to face a couple of times. If he were a stranger I would consider his driving rude and inconsiderate, that's odd but that's the way it is. Honestly i really dont see how he is comfortable driving that close when he has the whole road and no other traffic.