I ran this problem past my magic 8-ball for you, it suggested the problem is not the car...
It then suggested you try a tea-spoon of cement and hard'n the 'ell up.
It further suggested if a tea-spoon doesn't work, try a table spoon followed by a shovel.
It then went on again to suggest that your wife is tough enough to survive a little cold, wind and rain, and seeing as she is was, my magic 8-ball was worried you may be hiding your true feelings for the cobra via this display of chivalry.
Personally, I think you buy a '67 Mini Cooper S, they are a blast to drive hard, as their little wheels make 60mph seem like 100mph. Plus take little space, relatively cheap, so you should be able to keep both.
That way you will be nice and cosy while your lovely wife drives off in the cobra.
Sorry champ. Just poking fun.
But give serious thought to the cooper S (or even an old school porsche).
It's a different kind of fun to drive.