@jnb2 Wow, this sounds exactly how my ex was. Useless trash he was...
If he comes crawling back, tell him take a hike.
Trust me, you are WAY better off.
@heavenlyimages If you've never driven in snowy conditions then wait till its nicer out. Im from Canada and can tell you that things can happen very quickly with icy and snowy conditions, and if you dont know how to properly correct the car from skidding it can cause a huge accident.
@heavenlyimages Have you ever driven in snowy conditions?
I would personally do option 2. Id rather spend the money then the extra travel time with my kiddos.