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Old 11-08-2012, 10:43 AM   #30
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I drove a Miata with snow tires in the winter for years and have to disagree with this point. A light, RWD car in the winter is an absolute blast. But, you need to pay attention and have some skills or you can get in trouble.
I think these are two sides of the same coin. RWD is a blast in the snow, for sure (@RaceR posted a video of a HPDE on ice ), but FWD is less precarious and more practical for daily driving. That said, the Mini is a fabulous winter car - both safe and fun, and takes the cold without flinching.
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