[arctic-snake]

Anyone that would prefer a two wheel (front wheel) drive on the ice and snow is a true cheechako. I have spent forty two years in this enviroment and can say for certain that a front wheel drive car is better than a rear wheel drive. But the front wheel drive only helps to maneuver in a turn when on ice. There is no substitute for the real deal. Anyone that would rather be in a two wheel drive (front or rear wheel) has no real experience. I have seen more compacts and sub-compacts in accidents than any other car(and they faired much worse). Chances are the four wheel drives you saw in the ditch were avoiding a front wheel drive while he/she spun their wheels through a light and were sitting in the middle of an intersection . Stick to what you know fellas.
And park that Cobra till spring. The life you save will probably be your own.