My car has been driven in the winter (94 E320) since the day it was bought. From 94-2001 it was garaged during the winter (meaning after driving it was put in a garage overnight) but since the time I have gotten it it has had to sit outside.

I have only one 2 possible rust spots. One along the trunk and on the outside of the driver door along the bottom edge. Both bubbles are like 1mm in length. Other than that...nothing.

With good snow tires I've had no problems.

Ren