I'm very happy all my choices: 4.4 non=sport Zenon CPT8000 (love it!) Privacy glass (a must) activity pax w/ heated wheel in dash CD I would think that either snow tires or the non=sport set-up would be a must anywhere in N.Y.? By the way, after 7 months, only one small problem...the small white light on the inner upper tailgate comes loose. It's a great car. No regrets.