Snow tires are snow tires. Mine are sitting waiting to be put on at the first sign of snow. I just took off my Azenis since we're supposed to get sleet this week and on went the all season Toyo Proxes 4.

But yeah I know what you mean about sluggish car with snow tires. I plowed into a field last year when I came around a corner a little too fast and just understeered into the farm with the Nokian snow tires I have. I forgot I had them on

I would personally (if you can) get a car that is meant for the snow so you don't crash your nicer car Get like a $1500 Civic and you don't have to worry about that car and your nicer car stays home in the nice warm garage.