Well first, thanks to everyone for the great range of feedback, definitely what I was hoping for. I've got a one-track mind and sometimes obvious solutions just aren't apparent to me.
Tulsa, I think you've got the right idea. Maybe I should be in the market for a used, reliable junker to get me from A to B, save the Crossfire for times when I can actually enjoy it. Although it would be hard to justify 3 vehicles that fiancee considers "toys". On the flip side, with a crappy daily driver I wouldn't have to worry about f'ing up the XF in all the winter driving that I'll probably be doing.
Any thoughts on a decent used car, preferably AWD, that can be had on the cheap? An old Audi seems to be the obvious choice, but a reliable one might be out of my price range.
Originally Posted by tom2112
You say that driving in heavy traffic is why you want an automatic?!? You're kidding right? Unless you're driving 100 miles a day into Pittsburgh, there isn't anything even remotely close to rush hour traffic in your area. I've been all over that area Altoona / Port Matilda / Bellefont / State College and the closest any of that comes to real traffic is in State College on a home game day for Penn State. The game day traffic is pretty ridiculous, I'll give it that. So don't go to State College on Saturdays in the fall, and keep your car!
Hah, Alexandria is my home town and its a bit deceiving, I should probably change my location as I live in Williamsport most of the year. My usual driving is between there and State, also pittsburg

, and occasional trips elsewhere like WilkesB, Harrisburg, etc.
Originally Posted by golf5515
Yep, sorry.... don't take this wroing, but I agree.... Your a dumbass! Sorry, just couldn't resist! It's all in good fun.... really!
^thanks, I bring these things on myself...