Audi TT with winter tires will go almost anywhere.  Only when the snow on the road is really deep do you really need the higher clearance of an SUV (although many supposed SUVs have a pretty low clearance as well). ... View more

So many great hot hatches never made it to the US.  If I had to pick one of those above I would go for the best maintained low mileage Mitsu Eclipse as it just seems more of a modern car than the others.  However if we are just talking about hot hatches in general I would get a newer Abarth. daughter has one and it is a hoot every time you go to the grocery store. ... View more

Although not totally hidden the Alfa Romeo Montreal had some neat partial headlight covers.  Also have always loved the 69 RS Camaro and the Buick Riviera that both made the list. ... View more