Living in Chicagoland I had the same reservations....but opted to purchase my Crossfire. Having an opportunity to do it all over again, I probably would not. Granted the car is wonderful 355 days a year but those 10 scare me. I've had to drive in the snow twice this winter and got completely freaked out.....and it takes a lot to scare me. The backend flys around on seemingly ever turn and forget about stopping....like on skis. I'm debating purchasing some used 4x4 for the 10 or so days during the winter. Just my thoughts.