I have always had a beater car since 2001. 1990 Ford Probe, 1992 Honda Prelude Si 4WS, 1992 Honda Accord LX sedan, and now a 1997 Honda Accord wagon. Around my parts, if my beater can't get through the snow, I just stay home. We don't get snow like you guys up there.
I wouldn't mind a car like a Subaru Forester/WRX if I lived up there.
Good choice on winter beater though!
