I think an ideal winter car would be a well kept and cared for early OBD2 vehicle- before the tech became insane. A nice elderly owned mid/late 1990s to early 2000s 4cyl or V6. Ford Crown Vic/Marauder with the pushrod V8.
I watch local municipal auctions and it's surprising how much money Crown Vics sell for. They definitely have a strong following.
