Great Snow Cars?
I started a thread on the main Crossfire forum -- titled Snowbirds? -- where I'd enquired about whether or not these gorgeous beasts could survive on/in the white stuff. Based on feedback, by take is that, no (boo!), the XF is not a happy camper when it falls thick 'n deep. SO... now I need to start thinking about a new car -- my only car, says my checkbook -- that will thrive in rural upstate NY. A Porsche 911 4wd is not in the budget, nor are any of the less pricey Audi options. So, what are my FWD or AWD options, those with some semblance of sporting spirit? Let me start with a list:
FWD:
Mazda 3 5-door
Honda Civic Si Coupe
Volkswagen GTi
Saab 9-3 (they're dealing these days)
Volvo S40 (same platform as Mazda 3)
Mini Cooper S
AWD:
Subaru WRX
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT turbo
Mazdaspeed 6
Volvo S40
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO
Additions, deletions, comments?