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

Seeing that this is the weekend we celebrate OUR independence, I thought it would be appropriate to ask what vehicle screams the most that the driver is an independent thinker.

Someone NOT influenced by hype or a follower of trends or others...a person that shows the world THEY are the trendsetter by the vehicle they drive.

Someone who flies to the beat of a different drum.

So what vehicle is it?

Which one makes THAT statement better than any other on the market today?

Can't wait to read the responses...

And we'd like to wish all Americans a happy 4th of July Weekend and send a special shoutout to all the troops around the world who are protecting us!!!

America, the BEAUTIFUL! WooHoo!

Joe_Limon - 7/4/2009 1:53:29 PM

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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/

bfghemicuda - 7/7/2009 10:14:21 PM

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A Abrams M1A1 Turbine power

Bmw8ter - 7/4/2009 2:03:54 PM

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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

Agent001 - 7/4/2009 2:13:44 PM

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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

ChevyFan100 - 7/4/2009 2:35:24 PM

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Corvette ZR1

veyron1001 - 7/4/2009 5:56:15 PM

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PFFFT hahahaha Not in a million years.

Joe_Limon - 7/4/2009 7:34:04 PM

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For once I have to agree with veyron, although the Corvette is a aweful nice car, it doesn't really show independent thinking as it is the everymans super car.

Agent001 - 7/4/2009 2:40:42 PM

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How about the Volvo C30 Coupe?

001

Joe_Limon - 7/4/2009 2:51:22 PM

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+1 that is a very attractive under appreciated car.

Agent001 - 7/4/2009 2:50:08 PM

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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

RaulT - 7/4/2009 4:36:49 PM

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

God bless America

sector - 7/4/2009 4:38:52 PM

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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

theoptimisticpessimist - 7/4/2009 5:31:36 PM

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Lexus
Infiniti

daytonaviolet - 7/4/2009 5:24:32 PM

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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.

Htay7500 - 7/4/2009 6:25:25 PM

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Along with other E30s as well (imo, they have more character than most cars today).

1BadMan - 7/4/2009 5:49:39 PM

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

Agent001 - 7/4/2009 6:01:06 PM

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Good choices but the article stated is has to be on the market as a new car for sale today...

001

Bmw8ter - 7/5/2009 12:31:35 AM

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I still want an 850CSI to this day. My wife gets pissed because everytime I see an 8 series I make a big scene, like a kid.

Joe_Limon - 7/4/2009 6:23:08 PM

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

theoptimisticpessimist - 7/4/2009 7:00:33 PM

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

Icebreaker - 7/4/2009 11:12:21 PM

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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.

Agent001 - 7/4/2009 11:13:30 PM

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Yes it is.

Put a nice interior in it and make the exterior a little nicer and you have a world beater.

001

LauderdaleDriver - 7/10/2009 11:09:36 AM

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I hope with the "New GM," they will spend a bit on interiors. The Solstice is a perfectly good example of a nice design, ruined with inferior plastics and materials.

I'm sure much of the continuing negatives about GM are the result of interiors that look like they were supplied by Rubbermaid, using synthetic mouse fur.

XYZZ - 7/7/2009 4:13:20 AM

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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.

nmk1 - 7/5/2009 3:15:52 AM

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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).

stelvio - 7/5/2009 5:15:47 AM

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The Bufori La Joya definitely takes the cake.

1dott8 - 7/5/2009 12:01:00 PM

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

sector - 7/6/2009 12:46:26 PM

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@Whatthe

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

thstone - 7/6/2009 5:35:59 PM

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Car available today: Aston Martin DBS

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

XYZZ - 7/7/2009 4:20:19 AM

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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 - 7/25/2009 6:57:11 AM

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SCOOTERS qualify too!

even if limited in top speed, they be like dervishes zipping around in traffic! and on what other vehicles can you DRIVE flat out without getting arrested!?

2ndbimmer - 7/7/2009 10:57:01 AM

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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.

bfghemicuda - 7/8/2009 7:46:03 PM

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Your a legend in your own mind hyundasmoke

pennfootball - 7/8/2009 11:04:59 AM

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Mclaren F1 LM

Ferrari 250 GTO

Auto Union Formula 1 car