Replying to Modified cars in the snow

I've become bored with my car and am looking for something new. I spent the last two years making my 04' exploder taller, wider, slower, and more reliable while my friends dropped their cars to mere inches above the ground and tore apart their motors in search of every bit of power available on an 18 year old's budget... Needless to say they have more fun. So while reliable, all wheel drive cars, with low miles, and high price tags seem to be where every "what car should I buy?" thread points, I want to hear from the ones who built their own ride and what experiences they've had in the snow?