I bought my car used to commute from home my university. Even though it is an older car, I feel very safe in it and can rely on it to get me places when the weather is bad. I am also not a native to the area I live in and never had to drive in snow but I have had no problems with start-up or anything else. My car also is pretty roomy and has enough room for 4 university students, our backpacks, pizza boxes, a dog, and anything else you would find in a student's car.