flathead, was born/raised in se delco pa until last year, and have driven chryslers for 20 years, always rear-wheel drive (lasers, stealth, daytona, sebrings, etc)...never any problem in out se pa weather whatsoever...

i, too, was hesitant to go to rear-wheel drive...but i have to say, i debated between keeping both the sebring lxi (which handled beautifully in our philly snow, even 36") and the crossfire, but my lifestyle doesn't permit me to juggle 2 cars at once (live on my boat 3/4 of the year and rent in DC or kent island MD over the winter months until boat is back in water).

anyway, decided to trade the sebring in when i purchased the crossfire. so, the crossfire is my primary car and do 100+ mi daily in commuting and errands. nothing, not even weather, keeps me off roads... mine did come equipped w/the continental touring (mud/snow) tires and i can say that i've not had had a problem in terms of handling. we did get some ice down here this winter and that's difficult for anyone, but i was pleasantly surprised when traction control kicked in, the car handled great in the snow...

as i said, decided to make it my primary car and i've not regretted it thus far. haven't heard good things about the michelins and winter-weather handing, so, i hope your's was equipped w/the conti-touring tires.

all the best and safe travels. bonster