As usual Adam is very thorough and accurate.
However, with regard to driving the Box in the Northeast, the issue is not the traction of the Box, it is very tractable in the snow IF you have real snow tires on all four wheels.
However, because the car is so low to the ground, you will find yourself stuck in any decent accumulation.
If you are talking a light snow, no problems.
PS-if they allow studs, get them.
PPS-I would go for an 03 if I you have the dough!
Best of luck.
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