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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 02:42 AM
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I"m taking xB to Colorado (Durango, Ouray)...will xB make it up these "hills" with 3 adults, 1 14 year old and luggage? Auto trans. Be honest!
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 04:08 AM
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i drove from illinois to denver last year. i had no problems making it up the mountains. i just couldnt do it at 85 like i was on flat ground. it slowed me down to 60 or so. but i was by myself with just one suitcase in the back.
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 05:17 AM
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It should make it. Take it out of OverDrive on the uphills.
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Thanks! I'll certainly try the xB. If it can't make the climb, I'll rent a van/Tahoe/Suburban/Jeep or something else.
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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It'll make it, just not very fast haha.
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by vettecrazyrichard
Thanks! I'll certainly try the xB. If it can't make the climb, I'll rent a van/Tahoe/Suburban/Jeep or something else.
The Box should be fine, if not, rent a Tahoe...
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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id be a bit worried
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