Thinking of buying a Miata. The only question I have is how are these cars in the snow?

Dennis

 

dlancer,
They are a rear wheel drive and as such don't have as much traction in snow and ice as a front wheel drive. That said, they are still not bad for traction, particularly if you get one with a limited slip rear axle. I live about a mile and a half up a pretty steep, twisty road and so far have gotten by well by dragging the emergency brake just a little to enhance the engagement of my LS axle. I'm thinking about getting a set of those traction socks for the car as it looks like they are a lot less hassle than chains. Has anyone out there tried them?