the99contour 1
So you would want two cars - one for show and the other for incliment weather?
That is actually quite common around many parts of the country where there are long winters with snow and more snow.
Most people don't drive well in snow, and so the thought is that since accidents are more common in the winter, it is better to have a less nice car that you drive as a winter beater. If someone else hits you and the car gets banged up, who cares? Your other nicer car is still intact and it doesn't get exposed to salt and other environmental hazards.
Of course the downside to this is that you have to drive a less nice car all winter and because you have two cars, your vehicle costs like gas, insurance and repairs are higher. If you have a fairly nice car as a beater like a low mileage Prizm in good condition, it is kind of difficult to afford a better car for your second car unless you make a lot of money or live with your parents or something.