Re: winter driving
Here's my tip on winter driving.
1) November - Rent heated storage space or clean out your garage.
2) Put cover over cleaned Crossfire, chuck the wheels as described in Owner's manual (to prevent flat spots).
3) Lock it up, and wait until spring.
4) Gas up that old Rabbit pickup you bought off a friend for less than a grand, take a deep sigh, and tell yourself it'll only be a few. months until you get to drive your baby again.
5) Springtime - Pull out the Crossfire once the patching crews have filled in the potholes.