So many great cars if you're in the market, but it might be worth the wait if you're willing to wait another year or two. Out of all those choices, an FR-S or BRZ sounds reasonble to hold you over until the next Z. I have a feeling they'll hold thier value pretty well and they're not that expensive if you don't go too crazy with options and mods. It will be a downgrade from the Z, but they're great cars. Some other suggestions would be the BMW 1 series or 3 series, the G37 (which is due for a re-design).......and if you're willing to stretch your budget, the Corvette (also due for re-design), BMW Z4 and the Audi TT-S (kind of small cars though)

So why does this guy get a pass for turning off VDC and not getting a wrath of shi t when every other post with an accident and VDC off does?

Just curious. If VDC was on he'd still have his car is all I'm saying.

That, and the fact that a 20 mph impact doesn't usually result in a totalled car. And taking a turn at 20 mph with damp roads usually doesn't result in massive fishtailing unless your tires are shot.

Cause most of the time we hear about people with VDC off and crashes is cause they were doing something they shouldn't have with the vdc off...me I was doing 25mph so i would hardly call that doing something I shouldn't be doing...just a stuff happens type of situation

Like turning it off on an admittedly wet road?

If you're looking for an argument then this is not the place for it...I already admitted it was a mistake in my original post and this thread was more meant to get peoples opinions on a replacement so I'm gonna leave it at that

Upon second reading, I did come off a little more snarky than originally intended. It's definitely a crappy situation. I hope you get a suitably entertaining replacement. In the future though, water on road>0, VDC= on.

exactly my thoughts when it comes to VDC now lol

yah, especially when temps are colder one needs to watch out. the traction to break point is even narrower in those conditions.

since you're in socal maybe the frs/brz might be fun to drive in the canyons. powerwise it's a pretty weak car though. maybe something awd?

my vote is for a Z, either this gen or next gen but always a Z

i really hope your Z isnt totaled, its a shame to see a crash like this happen, hope everything goes well

one of my friends got in a similar crash with his FRS because he turned on VSC sport mode(this retards traction control so you can slide a bit more) on wet roads, imo keep traction control on, and with the 370z, it isnt intrusive with day to day driving, just remember to turn it off when you head down to the track ;)

My vote goes for the 2013 Porsche Boxster S!

http://www.blacksteels.com/wp-conten...oxster-S-6.jpg
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If you're looking to get back into a Z, I'm sure you could find a good deal on dealerships trying to unload the 2012. You know, with it being December already.

I drive a BRZ at work and I don't know. It's nothing ground breaking enough that would even make me think about picking one up, especially after driving my Z to work. I'm assuming the FRS would be the same case.

Good luck with your situation!!

keep the suggestions coming guys, building a list of cars to test drive this weekend from all your comments...oh and just have to throw out one or two conditions 1.) budget is about $35,000 or lower 2.) car has to be able to handle well and have good road feel 3.) preferably RWD or AWD 4.) something i can work on myself if need be and i dont have to pay a dealer an arm and a leg to have maintained 5.) good aftermarket support and as always thanks everyone for all the suggestions so far

used GTR :yum:

my sentiments exactly, lol you guys are tempting me even more to just get a beater and save for the GT-R