Celebrities And Their Pricey Rides

Cars are the ultimate way to throw your money around -- they're never
quite worth the cash and they're the fastest depreciating asset you can buy. But nothing attracts admiring attention (and envy) quite like a hot set of wheels -- no doubt the reason those making rockstar money go through them like sweaters. Here are some impressive and pricey rides celebrities are driving.

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1. Justin Bieber and the Fisker Karma
Perhaps the word that best describes Bieber's chrome covered Fisker Karma given to him by his manager Scooter on his 18th birthday, is obnoxious. The sports car (price tag around $100,000) came custom designed for the Biebs with fuchsia lights under the front grill and a gleaming paint job sure to make other drivers squint. The Canadian superstar also has a Cadillac fashioned after the Batmobile and a black Smart Car (called his Swag Car) in his growing collection. Baby, baby, baby...
Source: People

2. LeBron James and the Maybach 57S
He makes tens of millions of dollars a year through his NBA contract and endorsement deals so of course he drives a $415, 000 luxury car. You can recognize his white Maybach 57S by his "King of Ohio" plates. Given his exodus from Cleveland in 2010, it may be time to make "The Decision" to register his cars in Florida. He also reportedy drives a Hummer H2 and a Ferrari F30 Spider.
Source: Auto Racing Daily

3. Jay-Z and the Maybach Exelero
The hip hop titan spent a whopping $8, 000 000 on this high performance sports car. It's hard to determine how one straps a baby seat into this two-seater once Beyonce has slinked in. Hard knock life, indeed...
Source: Montreal Gazette

4. David and Victoria Beckham and the Rolls Royce Ghost
The stylish power couple -- known for owning a fleet of super luxury cars -- have been spotted in a black, sleek four-door Rolls Royce Ghost, which costs around $255, 000. The Beckhams also own cars for doing their errands and driving to soccer practice, like their silver Lamborghini Gallardo (which may or may not have adequate cup holders).
Source: Daily Mail

5. Nicki Minaj and her "Barbie Bentley"
Known for her outrageous outfits, it's only fitting the rapper would have a car to match her style. Driving around in her custom painted pink Bentley Continental GT (price tag around $250, 000), Minaj joins the ranks of other celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Mariah Carey and Taylor Swift to drive a vehicle painted in the soft, feminine hue.
Source: Huffington Post

6. Simon Cowell and his Bugatti Veyron
The music mogul/X Factor judge/car junkie is regularly seen taking his supercars for a spin. His Bugatti Veyron cost him around $1, 700 000 and is one of the fastest cars in the world. He's also got a Ferrari and two Rolls Royces stashed somewhere in his garage. No word if adjustments were made to the seats to accommodate his high-waisted trousers.
Source: Daily Mail

7. Kim Kardashian and the Ferrari 458 Italia
Who knew reality TV fame could be this lucrative? Kardashian sits pretty in her Ferrari 458 Italia (around $325, 000) and she also drives a Bentley. Still... not as impressive as step-dad Bruce Jenner's remote-controlled helicopter collection.
Source: US Weekly

8. Roger Federer and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To many fans, he's the best tennis player of all time. The sleek, Swiss athlete drives cars that match his energy and title. Known as a lover of the Mercedes brand, one of his rides is the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren -- over $500, 000 -- a "hypercar" inspired by a race car, with its power engine and wing doors that swing upwards.
Source: Born Rich

9. Jerry Seinfeld and the Porsche 959
Look who's laughing now. The iconic comedian and car enthusiast has reportedly had to rent out a hangar at the Santa Monica airport to store part of his collection. An avid Porsche fan, he spent $700, 000 on the high performance Porsche 959, a uniquely designed sports car and only one of 337 ever built. At that price, one hopes the valet is well-showered when Jerry leaves him the keys. (Refer to "The Smelly Car" Seinfeld episode for further explanation).
Source: Wired

10. Jay Leno and his 1931 Duesenberg Model J Town Car
Another comedian with a penchant for cars, Leno reportedly has his private collection housed in five warehouses outside of Los Angeles. He is known for acquiring "interesting" cars rather than cool sports cars, like his green 1931 Duesenberg Model J Town Car (about $180, 000). But that's not to say he's a sports car snob. Like Federer he also owns the Mercedes SLR McLaren, a beast of a sports car.
Source: Forbes