I'm also in Michigan, there is snow. I like how the S raises itself when it gets to my neighborhood or work street. Often it is not plowed and this is great. Also the front doesn't hit things when parking if it is higher up. I think I'll wait for the new S to get the front bumper cam or some big feature or change and buy one. I also can't stand that the 3 has no front dash screen and looks like an empty shoe box inside. But if I was younger and did not care about luxury, I would for sure buy the Performance 3 go-cart.