<prompt> Human: I stupidly purchased a brand new car right after college with all the bells and whistles. I am over half way through completely paying it off. However, I moved to a new state with more inclement winter weather than where I was before and I am wanting something that I can feel safer driving in the winter. Should I finish paying it off 2 and a half years left and then find something more suitable? Worth it to trade it in? The car I currently have is obviously my only experience with car purchasing... Thanks!  <response>: It is going to depend on particulars, contrast buying a Porsche Boxster in Florida and then moving to Alaska versus buying a Honda Civic.This may not be personal finance advice but if snowice is the issue consider buying snow tires and a second set of wheels. The difference they make is amazing. 