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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by gbaty0001
I love it here, Colorado has some of the most beautiful views....however.... I moved up on the side of the Mountain and the other night Im coming home from a friends house about 10pm. Well long story short rear wheel drive did not agree with getting up the mountain...so me, my gf, and my son hiked it 1/4 of a mile in the snow home. I felt like we were on the Oregon Trail!!! I had to calm myself the next day....(or else it Id be on a LandRover forum).
I drive a 535xi and it drives like it's on rails in the snow.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by pjinca
Talk about poor performance, try going up the dirt driveway in 18" of snow
John, TMI! Next time just try it indoors.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 08:07 AM
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I went to college at CU Boulder. Love Colorado!
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by CWS530
John, TMI! Next time just try it indoors.
HaaaaHaaaaaa! Thanks for dirtying my mind! Didn't even notice that!!
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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+1 on the snow tires, they make a huge difference.

Welcome to Colorado!
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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my car sux in the snow lol
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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California weather is great
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by juris335
I just spent 3 days in Aspen where we got about 26" of fresh powder. The 535 was unstoppable on the snow-packed streets of Aspen. Welcome to Colorado!
Haha... When the speed limit is 25 you really don't have an issue. It was nice out there last week and they needed the snow. That is why I am going back this Saturday.
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Ive been thinking of the XI route, not sure if its for me...but im sure walking home isnt in the cards either...but i do love it here!
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 05:01 AM
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I miss the Springs, lived there for almost 5 years, but we still spend every other Christmas there!
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