Op Canadian site member here why not buy a winter beater and save youre e46"s life spand a bit , Our winters as you know are harsh , salt and etc will only damage youre beautiful whip. I purchased a 95 civic lx for 1000 $ with a 157 000 km I couldnt care less If the salt eats away at the body or If I get snow plowed by a tractor...Fun car to drive and great on gas , 38.50 to fill up at 1.13 last night , Just my 2 cents !