i love to drive my z but there's NO WAY i'd drive it during the winter...that's a NO to winter driving...not only is it not safe AT ALL but you'll tear the hell-o out of the car...owning a sports car is more expensive...that comes with the territory...if you want to save money then buy a civic...we lease an all wheel drive santé fe for dd/winter driving...the additional payment sucks but i figure i'll get that money back thru less wear and tear/miles on my z