11 Celebs Who Don't Mind Cheap Cars (11 Who Travel In Style)

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Celebrities are often associated with two things: their money, and the cars they buy with that money. While some people flaunt their style with state of the art sports cars, others prefer being simple. Investing in sports cars is not always a good idea, especially depending on where you live, but since most of these celebs live in sunny Los Angeles, the weather is often not a concern for them.

Hollywood celebrities love flaunting their super modern sports car in the garage, while others just don't give a damn and are happy with their Ford. Of course, it is a matter of personal choice. Of course, a lot of celebs who like showing off their cars are not a surprise, it is what you can expect from them. We have come across twelve celebrities who prefer riding supercars and twelve others who could not care less, and are more than happy to drive something cheap.

Let’s check out what cars these celebrities use and why are they happy with their buy. A

CHEAP CARS - STEVE BALLMER USING FORD FUSION

Steve Ballmer, owner of the Los Angeles Clipper and the former CEO of Microsoft Corporation proudly drives a Ford. The Ford costs $28,000, which isn't much at all, but it means a lot to him as his father a manager of the Ford Company. During 2009, Ballmer was personally delivered a Ford by the CEO of the company, Allan Mulley. It is an excellent gesture of brand loyalty. Steve always appreciated Ford which is equipped with SYNC and an in-vehicle entertainment system. Well, great men think alike, that’s why the car was delivered by the successful CEO of the company. (Source: Cnbc.com)

IN STYLE - SIMON COWELL AND HIS FERRARI 360

Simon Cowell, the reality TV star is seen possessing a fleet of expensive cars. He owns a Ferrari 360 which has a black interior to match the outside of it. Ferrari 360 is a two-seater, mid-engine rear wheel drive sports car. The engine has a capacity of 3.6 liters and has a 6-speed manual transmission. The vehicle costing $119,000 is a style statement for the TV star who has a great collection of cars. The car runs on a 3.6-liter V8 engine and has a maximum speed of 183 miles per hour. It also records an acceleration of 0 to 68 mph in just 4.98 seconds. (Source: Hotcars.com)

CHEAP CARS - CLINT EASTWOOD RIDING GMC TYPHOON

Clint Eastwood, the legendary Hollywood actor, was never seen driving an expensive sports car or sitting at the back of a chauffeur driven car. Instead, he is seen driving a GMC Typhoon. According to the actor, it’s a turbo V6 and its fast. The car was a high-performance SUV with 280 horsepower. It picks up 0 to 60 miles per hour in around 5 seconds, which is indeed a highly unusual thing. GMC Typhoon used to be sold only during 1992 and 1993. Clint Eastwood proudly regards Typhoon to be an impressive performer. (Source: Autotrader.com)

IN STYLE - LADY GAGA'S CAR FASCINATION WENT VIRAL

Lady Gaga, the renowned pop star known for her eccentric outfits, is fond of Audi R-8 and was spotted with the same. It is one of the 333 models built for the rich and famous only. The glamorous vehicle has an acceleration of 0 to 60 mph in just 3 seconds. The price of this model is $176,000 which is nothing compared to the net worth of Lady Gaga which is estimated to be $900 million. Audi R-8 pulls fans as the mesmerizing LED light continues to impress people. The news of Lady Gaga riding an Audi R-8 went viral, and fans appreciated her choice on Twitter. (Source: Audimarietta.com)

CHEAP CARS - COLIN FARRELL AND FORD BRONCO (5TH GENERATION)

The Irish born actor came into limelight when the film Tiger Land was released in 2000. He has been a regular and popular figure in Hollywood and drives pricey sports cars on screen. The 38-year-old actor was seen driving the fifth generation Ford Bronco. This SUV is known for good build quality, reliability, and strong V6 engine. This car cost Colin just $40,000 dollars, and it is his favorite as it has a tough, functional appearance. Colin who is seen driving cars on screen prefers driving this Ford on a regular basis. (Source:Hotcars.com)

IN STYLE - TRISHA PAYTAS DISPLAYING HER PINK PAINTED MeRCEDES BENZ

Trisha Paytas, the internet personality is fond of exclusive cars and was seen riding a Mercedes Benz G Class, which was estimated to be $140,000. She made a style statement buying this pink colored G–Wagen and made sure she has a theft insurance coverage attached to it. It is a mid-sized four-wheeled drive having a V-8 petrol engine and has 4-speed automatic transmission. Trisha is a disputed figure online, so she made sure that her antitheft insurance is in place so that she can get her desired compensation for this pricey car. (Source: In.pinterest.com)

CHEAP CARS - DAVID SPADE WITH BUICK GRAND NATIONAL

David Spade, famous for his performance in Saturday Live and sarcastic jokes from Rules of Engagement, has become seriously sensitive to light. He got permanent eye damage while filming for Black Sheep and now wears a hat on sets. He likes to drive a Buick Grand National. The car was named for NASCAR Winston Cup National series, which looks dignified and stern. Well, David poses a diplomatic look and so does his car. The car was seen to be diplomatic, and a powertrain having a 3.8-litre V8 engine and produces 245 hp. It was manufactured in 1987. (Source: Hotcars.com)

IN STYLE - RALPH LAUREN'S CAR COLLECTION IS MERELY JAW-DROPPING

Designer Ralph Lauren has some of the best cars in his garage. He has in his fleet a vintage Bentley costing 5 million dollars. His car fleet is filled with a jaw-dropping collection of old vehicles that even dates back to 1929. It has a 4.2-litre engine with bhp from 110 to 240. It was built with tanks with the sole purpose of winning races. Bentley cars generally won the durability test. Sir Ralph Lauren's car was even displayed in the Louvre, once for the public to view them. (Source: In.pinterest.com)

CHEAP CARS - JENNIFER LAWRENCE PREFERS CHEVY VOLT

Jennifer Lawrence, a Hollywood actress who is making around 10 million USD, is not really into driving expensive cars. She picked up a Chevy Volt, costing merely $39,000 and makes her daily ride with it. The actress earned something around 7 million USD last year; still, she is comfortable with her choice of car and a three bedroom apartment in Los Angeles. It is because of her simple life that fans just can't get enough of her. (Source: Wetpaint.com)

IN STYLE - KIM KARDASHIAN WITH HER GLAMOROUS ROLLS ROYCE

Kim Kardashian was spotted driving a new Rolls Royce which is a car that costs around $407,000. It was sold to her by the platinum Motorsport, New Jersey-based company that had worked it. It has a two-door convertible FR layout with a twin turbo V12 engine with 8-speed transmission mode. It has an acceleration of 0 to 100 mph in 4.9 seconds with the fuel consumption of 14.2 liters per 100 km. Kim adores supercars and loves to display cars which are more frequently changed like her designer heels. (Source: Dailymail.co.uk)

CHEAP CARS - JEREMY PIVEN RIDING A FORD BRONCO (1977 VERSION)

Jeremy Piven who is a huge splash in the entertainment industry starred on HBO for Entourage. He’s been seen driving expensive vehicles and showy sports car onscreen, but when it comes to reality, he loves the 1997 Ford Bronco. Jeremy earns around $100,000 per episode of Entourage, is not fond of luxurious cars in real life, but loves to be humble and use normal ones. Ford Bronco, an SUV, which was last manufactured in 1996 has V8 engine and with a good pick-up it's enough to satisfy the driving spree of Jeremy. (Source: Hotcars.com)

IN STYLE - JUSTIN BIEBER'S CHEETAH PRINTED AUDI R8

Justin Bieber, the singing sensation is very much fond of expensive cars that adds a special ‘zing' to his rapper profile. He was seen riding a cheetah printed Audi R8 on the occasion of his girlfriend Selena Gomez's 21st birthday. The heartthrob singer-rapper was spotted driving to his girlfriend's place along with some bodyguards and friends. The mid-engine two-seater sports car has a 4.2-litre engine with a 6-speed manual transmission. However, this car is possessed by very few celebrities including Justin Bieber. (Source: Pagesix.com)

CHEAP CARS - JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND HIS VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Justin Timberlake, the Hollywood singer-actor, is fond of driving cheap cars. Simplicity is just another name for Justin. He is not into media hype or Paparazzi. He is the proud owner of a Volkswagen Jetta which was recently identified as one of the most eco- friendly automobiles. Might be that Justin is most likely against air pollution. Although the reasons Justin put forward against using any flashy car doesn’t strike our head, one thing is quite clear that he is just not very fond of any flashy car. (Source: Worldfactsftw.com)

IN STYLE - BEYONCE WITH HER ROLLS ROYCE CONVERTIBLE

American singer, songwriter, and businesswoman Beyonce was gifted a Rolls Royce by her husband Jay-Z on her 25th birthday. The Rolls Royce Convertible sporting the shimmering body look and world-class performance is every man's dream. The car has a hoarding ‘Reversed for Mr. Carter' which was placed on the driver's seat. She was seen driving this car posing with her eighteen months old daughter. It has a maximum seating capacity of 5, with automatic transmission and has V12 petrol engine with a cargo volume of 460 liters. (Source: Buzzaura.com, Cardekho.com)

CHEAP CARS - LEONARDO DICAPRIO DRIVING TOYOTA PRIUS

Leonardo DiCaprio dislikes sports cars like Tesla and Fisker. He prefers to use the Toyota Prius, which is modest yet practical. This car is a favorite amongst environmentalists like Leo. Prius is one of the popular hybrids that has 4 liters of engine capacity and can run up to 100 kilometers. The 1.8-litre gasoline engine generates 98 horsepower, and the electric motor generates a total of 98 horsepower. Derived from ecological bioplastics, the Toyota Prius is highly environment-friendly as the cellulose used is obtained from either wood or glass. (Source: Yahoo.com)

IN STYLE - NICKI MINAJ AND HER LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR

The songstress and rapper Nicki Minaj is seen riding a Lamborghini Aventador. The celebrity cruised in her car which cost her 400,000$. The car was painted pink and joined the line of her pink supercars like Bently and Range Rover. It's a two-door coupe and a two-door roadster. It has a 6.5-litre V12 engine which gives transmission of 7-speed semi-automatic. It accelerates from 0 to 97 kmp within 2.9 seconds. The car runs at a speed of 350 kilometers per hour. (Source: Pursuitist.com)

CHEAP CARS - WARREN BUFFET AND HIS CADILLAC

Warren Buffet seems to prefer driving simple cars and bought a Cadillac XTS in 2014. Unlike other CEO’s, Buffet likes to buy cars at a reduced price and drive modestly. According to his daughter, in a BBC interview, he prefers buying damaged cars at a reduced price and get them repaired. While being interviewed by Forbes 2014, Warren said that he drives just 3,500 miles a year, so he doesn’t require to buy brand new cars so often. He believes that cars have a steady depreciation, so it’s a better decision not to invest money in cars. Well, ideas differ from person to person. (Source: Businessinsider.com)

IN STYLE - DR. DRE AND HIS CADILLAC ESCALADE

Dr. Dre is said to own the new Cadillac Escalade which is priced up to $200,000. Well, this car does not charge much for its flagship, but Dr. Dre had to go a long way for its customization. His car is even better than a private jet. The Cadillac Escalade costs $75,000, and this damn expensive car is affordable to those people who are stinking rich like Dr. Dre. It has a 5-liter engine that runs on gasoline with a transmission of 4 speed, 14L60 E automatic. The Escalade was proudly introduced in the year 1999 in response to Japanese and German competitors. (Source: Carbuzz.com)

CHEAP CARS - MARK ZUCKERBERG AND HIS FAVORITE ACURA TSX

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, and founder of Facebook seems to be a down to earth person. In spite of being stinking rich, he declares almost 99% share of his wealth towards charity. The humble entrepreneur is seen driving a black colored Acura TSX, a car which is valued at around $30,000. When asked about his choice of cars, he said that he likes the car as it is safe and comfortable. He also pointed out that the car is not being ostentatious.  (Source: Cnbc.com)

IN STYLE - DRAKE POSING WITH HIS BUGATTI VEYRON

Drake, who is the Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, and rapper owns a Bugatti Veyron which is priced at almost $ 2.5 million. He was seen driving this car in the streets of Toronto. His Veyron has an orange interior and a black surface. Bugatti Veyron gives a maximum speed of 415 km/hour. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km in just 2.5 seconds. The engine has 1200 horsepower and provides a torque of 1500 Nm. The car remains unbeatable as it's the fastest of all super-cars. (Source: Complex.com)

CHEAP CARS - TOM HANKS BEING GIFTED A FIAT

Tom Hanks, the renowned actor, and filmmaker of Hollywood is known for his comedic and dramatic roles. Compared to his net worth, the car he owns is nothing to boast about. He drives a Fiat 126, which is a tiny and an economical car that was built in Europe. He was gifted with a restored 1974 Fiat 126 P which was bought after the residents of Poland crowdfunded and transported across Atlantic; it was a birthday present to the two time Oscar winner. (Source: Thedrive.com)

IN STYLE - RIHANNA SPORTING HER LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO

When she was in a relationship with Chris Brown, Rihanna received a 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo that cost $89,999. The vehicle posed a 5 liter DOHC V10 with 493 bhp and a six-speed E-gear auto gearbox. This car has a V12 engine and can fly at a top speed of 217 miles per hour. It might have been the only decent thing to come out of that relationship. (Source: Jalopnik.com)

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