Welcome ciavarl...glad to see you made it here from the topix site. There is a wealth of info and knowledge here. The headlamps have a time delay and also the radio, the headlamps will light your way for a few seconds. I guess DChrysler did not want to spring the extra $$$ for DLR's, the car at inception was considered by many to be over priced I paid over $41k for my Roadster Limited in 2004. Well worth the price tag IMHO, you are getting an MB SLK in Chrysler clothing. The car is fine in the rain, but it is not a snow car. Will handle well in light to moderate snow, but it is warranted to get a snow tire set up for really harsh conditions.