Which Vehicle Says To The World You're Truly INDEPENDENT?

Hmm this is a tricky question. There is a huge crowd of people looking to buy cars that make them look "independent" and they are... just like every other person who tries to look independent. In all honesty, I think a regular production car won't do it... you would have to go for a street legalized c6r or maybe a legalized formula car?

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z06-discussion/2151179-2008-updates-to-c6r-replica-done-pics-inside.html

http://gs3cars.com/multimedia/index/

— Joe_Limon (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2009 1:53:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

It depends on the context of the word "independent". Independent from other countries, or just individually idependent?

If it's the former - Ford Expedition

If it's the latter - Subaru Outback

— Bmw8ter (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2009 2:03:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I would think one good choice now would be a Ford Flex...lot's of others but that one was my first shot at something

001

— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2009 2:13:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Corvette ZR1

— ChevyFan100 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2009 2:35:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

How about the Volvo C30 Coupe?

001

— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2009 2:40:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I think it's better looking than the 1-Series but unfortunately, it doesn't DRIVE and PERFORM like the 1.

Happy 4th SpyGents and SpyGals!

001

— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2009 2:50:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

easy, Hummer......big, sucks gas, and will run over a Prius with easy

God bless America

— RaulT (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2009 4:36:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Easy, "staying away" from the following badgewhore marques means you think outside of the box, so avoid:

1. BMW
2. Benz
3. Porsche
4. Ferrari

— sector (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2009 4:38:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

BMW E30 M3.

It's a beautiful car that a lot of mainstream people don't recognize or know anything about, even a lot of BMW owners.

— daytonaviolet (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2009 5:24:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

1995 BMW E31 850CSi painted in a BMW Indivdual color. Only 225 imported to the USA. So cool!

— 1BadMan (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2009 5:49:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Oh I have another really good one. A brand new Allard J2X MKII.

— Joe_Limon (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2009 6:23:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

The name plate the keeps jumping out at me is Audi.

— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2009 7:00:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Independent and to heck what people think... try an '09 Chevy Cobalt SS sedan. It is criminal how well this car drives and handles for such little money. 001 have you driven one? I am a car snob but this car caught me off guard as the ultimate sleeper. In July 4th spirit, you owe it to yourself to test drive this American bargain.

— Icebreaker (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2009 11:12:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

No car fits this definition.
When people buy a car for a particular image or whatnot, they cease to be independent.

Hyundaismoke,
How can driving a Korean car make you indepedent or a trend setter? Every Korean car out there is just a trend following clone. You've really bought into this idea that a Hyundai Accent is a luxury car haven't you?

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2009 12:06:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

LOL!

the thing is, your fantasy commercial ACTUALLY MAKES SENSE! with the traffic conditions most of us has to live with, who the puck really NEEDS a v8 engine these days? even a Six is more than needed, if you never intend to do Track Days.

— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2009 4:13:20 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Volkswagen Phaeton for sure. Its probably the best luxury sedan in the world, but with a brand associated with cheap cars. To make matters worst, it isn't particularly cheap either. Its certainly not cool enough that everyone wanting to look independent would be buying one (a pretty big group in itself).

— nmk1 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2009 3:15:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

The Bufori La Joya definitely takes the cake.

— stelvio (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2009 5:15:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Koenigsegg CCXR, Audi R8, Lamborghini Murcielago, Ferrari 599 GTB, Pagani Zonda, Dodge Viper Hennessy, Shelby Cobra.

— 1dott8 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2009 12:01:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

@Whatthe

so what's your point this whole site, aka BMWSpies, is paid under-the-table by BMW :)

— sector (View Profile)

Posted on 7/6/2009 12:46:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Car available today: Aston Martin DBS

Old cars: Austin Healey 3000 or Ford GT40 (with original Gulf Oil paint)

— thstone (View Profile)

Posted on 7/6/2009 5:35:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

the MOST independent statement in a vehicle: anything on TWO WHEELS that is NOT a harley!

fast AND fuel efficient. fast EVEN IN TRAFFIC, if you are in a jurisdiction that allows lane splitting.

— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2009 4:20:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

A beat up old used Police car or old dirty pickup.

You don't care WTF other people think, you live a happier life with less stress.....

For instance, my neighbor when I was growing up had a warehouse full of collectable cars. His daily driver was a beat up old truck.

— Invisible (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2009 8:55:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Jeep Wrangler. Nothing can compete with it. Freedom from a top on your car. Freedom from having doors. Easy to drive off the beaten bath to get to somewhere fun, like camping. The jeep helped us out in the world wars to help us gain our independence further.

— 2ndbimmer (View Profile)

Posted on 7/7/2009 10:57:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Your a legend in your own mind hyundasmoke

— bfghemicuda (View Profile)

Posted on 7/8/2009 7:46:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Mclaren F1 LM

Ferrari 250 GTO

Auto Union Formula 1 car

— pennfootball (View Profile)

Posted on 7/8/2009 11:04:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1