# Sporty/fun PLUS good in snow? **URL:** \ **Category:** Buying/Selling\ **Created:** [December 10, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporty-fun-plus-good-in-snow/154357 "2019-12-10T00:36:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LizH26](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/91b2a8/32.png) [@LizH26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LizH26)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporty-fun-plus-good-in-snow/154357/1 "2019-12-10T00:36:55Z")
Looking into getting a vehicle. Was originally set on a Mazda CX-5 (we already have one and love it) but now am thinking of maybe getting a more fun-to-drive/sporty car before my husband and I (maybe) have kids. Want something that drives well, is sporty/fast, feels luxury BUT can also drive in the snow, as we live in the northeast. New or used. Budget of around $22,000. Luxury (I know some BMW sedans can be in this price range) or mainstream brands. I know some brands (Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda) are coming out with turbos, but most sedans don’t seem to come in AWD… any thoughts or ideas are appreciated!! ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporty-fun-plus-good-in-snow/154357/2 "2019-12-10T00:51:54Z")
The lower end Audi models can be purchased used for that price with AWD. 3-4 year old A4, A3, TT’s fit that request. But if you order a set of winter tires mounted on another set of wheels, that will make ANYthing you want to buy work well in snow. I drove a Honda S2000 sports car with winter tires… RWD, low, fast and very sporty… 4 winter tires allowed to to drive well in 4 inches of snow. Sooo Nissan 370Z, MX5 Miata, or a Mustang would fit the bill. ---
**Author:** ![SteveCBT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/stevecbt/32/3192_2.png) [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2019, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporty-fun-plus-good-in-snow/154357/3 "2019-12-10T01:22:02Z")
True winter tires like Michelin xice or Blizzacks make an amazing difference on snow ---
**Author:** ![GorehamJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/gorehamj/32/24103_2.png) [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporty-fun-plus-good-in-snow/154357/4 "2019-12-10T18:05:05Z")
Certified Pre-owned [Forester XT](http://bestride.com/news/top-5-sleepers-from-bestride-com) for the win. And get some winter tires. ---
**Author:** ![FoDaddy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fodaddy/32/717_2.png) [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2019, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporty-fun-plus-good-in-snow/154357/5 "2019-12-10T18:35:16Z")
Subaru WRX or Legacy 3.6R BMW 230ix or 330ix Ford Focus RS , Fusion Sport Audi TT Quattro Infiniti Q50 ---
**Author:** ![Donutman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecb155/32.png) [@Donutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donutman)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporty-fun-plus-good-in-snow/154357/6 "2019-12-11T21:54:26Z")
Not a reply to the original post but since winter tires were mentioned - what are opinions on 3PMSF tires (three-peak mountain snowflake) - are they halfway between true winter and all-season - or closer to one or the other? ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sporty-fun-plus-good-in-snow/154357/7 "2019-12-11T22:02:43Z")
A simple Google search will take you to the Tire Rack web site . There you will find a very comprehensive article on 3 peak rated tires. Or you can just accept that they are really good in snow but not as good as dedicated winter tires.