yes, this will be my year round car to commute to college everyday,about a 20 min drive, and in connecticut we get some bad snow storms. i always thought front wheel drive was better in the snow.... my e36 is terrible in the snow even with asc, and my parents corolla with FWD isnt as bad. i'm so bad at decision making, but based on both you guys' advice, the E46 is the better bet. I will let you know what my final descision is this summer, when the time comes. Maybe I'll be joining this E46 group! haha