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Old 07-16-2011, 10:55 PM
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I am lucky to be able to spend a few weeks in Aspen each summer. I thought I would share a few pics - sorry for the iPhone quality.

First is the rig getting from TX to CO. This is just before we go up and over Independence Pass. Second is the end of my favorite road, Castle Creek. Third is self explanatory.
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Old 07-16-2011, 11:50 PM
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Very nice Patrick, love the photos.

I'm up in the mountains myself, fly fishing and horse back riding.
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Awesome pics Patrick! Ruf's looking spectacular as always!!

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Very nice, Patrick. My best friend lives in Glenwood Springs. I love visiting western Colorado. I need to get one of my Porsche out there some day for a drive.
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Great job Patrick... Your car and Colorado... GREAT!!
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Nice combo with GL and red beauty on trailer
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Nice combo with GL and red beauty on trailer
That GL pulls like a champ. TT diesel 6. We got about 16 mpg @75 mph on the trip. With a 5000 lb trailer, roof box, bike, 5 people, 2 small dogs and gear for a month - that isn't too bad!
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Originally Posted by Texas993
That GL pulls like a champ. TT diesel 6. We got about 16 mpg @75 mph on the trip. With a 5000 lb trailer, roof box, bike, 5 people, 2 small dogs and gear for a month - that isn't too bad!
Nice pics, Patrick! Guards Red really stands out against that backdrop.

The wife was interested in the GL as well, and considering how much i despise the RX450h we have, I wish I could've talked her into it!

What kind of mileage do you get in that regularly?
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Scott, normal in town driving we see high teens or 20 mpg. Highway at 80 mph we routinely see 25+ mpg.

Our former Escalade got about half of that on a good day.

We like it a lot.
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Patrick-- Just when I thought Colorado couldn't be any more beautiful
Originally Posted by pjconner

I took this photo after a tremendous hike near Aspen. Some of my buddies say it looks fake, others say it should have been an ad photo.

I will tell you: this car + Colorado = Heaven!!

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Originally Posted by Texas993
That GL pulls like a champ. TT diesel 6. We got about 16 mpg @75 mph on the trip. With a 5000 lb trailer, roof box, bike, 5 people, 2 small dogs and gear for a month - that isn't too bad!
I wonder how my X6 4.0d will handle when I gonna put my R on trailer towarding to Nordschleife
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That third pic is absolutely amazing. Beautiful!
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I wonder how my X6 4.0d will handle when I gonna put my R on trailer towarding to Nordschleife
I tow with a 535d - excellent engine for the job.
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Nice! Glad you got her back together and running well for this trip!
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Nice! Glad you got her back together and running well for this trip!
Thanks for your help!
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