Cars That Celebrities Love But Aren't So Great

Take a pause and think about this: What comes to your mind when you think of celebrities? Often, what comes to mind is the glamorous life they live. We think about the expensive clothes, luxurious apartments, the country clubs they belong to, and the flashy lifestyle that comes with their position.

What if we told you that there are things about celebrities that aren't as glamorous as you have assumed all this time? What if we told you that there are celebrities from Hollywood that drive cars that are way below your expectations? When we began this research, we found that big names like Justin Bieber, Sean Penn, Heidi Klum, and Mark Wahlberg all own cars that are not so great. Yes, they may have other great cars in their garage, but they still use that car that gets you thinking, "What came over them?"

This article will review these and several other celebrities that own cars that will get you wondering what they were thinking to retain such cars in their garage.

Does Mel need an introduction? After leading roles in movies like "Mad Max," "Lethal Weapon," and "The Beaver," and directing movies like "Apocalypto," "Hacksaw Ridge," etc., he established himself as a big name among celebrities in Hollywood. However, this touch of class seems to have eluded him from choosing one of the cars in his garage, his Smart Car.

Other than it's an environmentally friendly car, there is not much to be said about it, as it is too uninspiring for a celebrity. The car is rumored to be worth about $12,000! Well, it's not all gloom and doom in Gibson's garage, as he still has some beautiful cars that seem to have excused him from the embarrassing looks his Smart Car attracts when he drives into any parking lot.

Other amazing cars in Gibson's garage include a Porsche 968, Range Rover Sport HSE, Maserati Quattroporte, Bentley Arnage, Mercedes ML320, BMW 7-Series, and Mercedes Benz C-Class (via CarHP). Each of these cars cost several thousand dollars, with the least costing about $39,000 (Porsche 968), and the Bentley topping the list of his expensive rides. Of course, Bentley is renowned for luxury and performance.

It's almost impossible to speak of social media without speaking about Mark Zuckerberg. He founded Facebook in 2004, which formed a major revolution in the social media space and prepared the foundation that other popular social media platforms enjoy today. Among other things, Zuckerberg is renowned for his modest lifestyle, as he is often seen in most of his pictures with an ash-colored polo T-shirt and jeans. Seems like this modest taste was transferred to his garage, as most of the cars there are modest. 

His garage features the Honda Fit, Acura TSX, Ford Bronco, and a Volkswagen Golf MK6 (via 21Motoring). The list continues with an Infiniti G Sedan and a Pagani Huayra, valued between $1.5 million and $2 million.

Apart from the Pagani Huayra, all other cars in his garage are mostly meh, and others are disappointing. Imagine a Golf MK6 in a celebrity's garage, and the celebrity is worth over $50 billion. Well, it demonstrates how different people are in their taste and how some people maintain the same taste, regardless of how wealthy they become.

He is a Hollywood actor, producer, and director. He is widely considered one of his generation's greatest actors. He has received numerous awards throughout his career, including two Academy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and a Kennedy Center Honor. Hanks has starred in a wide variety of films, including the popular films "Forrest Gump," "Saving Private Ryan," "Catch Me If You Can," "The Terminal," and "The Da Vinci Code." He has also produced and directed several films, including "That Thing You Do!" and "Larry Crowne." He's known for his versatility as an actor and his ability to bring humanity to his roles.

Something that may be surprising about Hanks is his love for the Soviet Classic Fiat 126P. The Soviet-era Fiat 126P, also known as the Polski Fiat 126P, was a small car produced in Poland under a license from Fiat. It was in production from 1972 to 2000 and was a popular car in Eastern Europe due to its small size and fuel efficiency. The car was known for its simplicity and durability and was often used as a city car. However, it was also criticized for its lack of power and poor performance on the highway. Overall, it was a reliable and affordable car for its time, but it does not compare with modern vehicles in terms of performance and safety.

Other cars in Tom Hanks' fleet include a Tesla Model S, Ford F-450, Mercedes Benz S Class, and Toyota RAV4.

Mark Wahlberg is an American actor, producer, and businessman. He began his career as a rapper in the early 1990s and later transitioned to acting, starring in films such as "Boogie Nights," "Three Kings," "The Fighter," and "The Departed." He has also produced several successful films, including "The Fighter" and "Entourage." In addition to his acting and producing career, Wahlberg is also a businessman with investments in a number of companies, including Wahlburgers, a restaurant chain.

Even with a flourishing career in Hollywood, Mark has professed his love for Toyota Sienna (via autoevolution). He even talked about how he enjoys riding it, as it is both cool and has DirecTV for the kids. The Toyota Sienna is an eight-seater family van that combines comfort with providing space for multiple passengers.

Beyond his Toyota Sienna (which is not such a bad car after all), he has other cars you would love to drive. They include a Bentley Azure T, Cadillac Escalade, and Porsche Panamera (via TheRichest). It is rumored that his wife prefers using luxury vehicles, as she doesn't share her husband's sentiment toward the Sienna.

You probably do not need anyone to tell you about this Canadian/American music icon who rose to the limelight in 2010 and has continued to entertain us with great hits. He is also one of the celebrities with the highest social media following (via Visual Capitalist).

As you would expect, his garage features several cars you would love. They include a Lamborghini Aventador S, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Rolls-Royce Wraith, Ferrari F430, and Cadillac CTS-V. Quite an impressive list, and we wish that's all to be said about his car collection. However, he still has a car that oddly stands out among these impressive cars: His Smart Fortwo.

The Smart Fortwo is a two-seater environmentally friendly car that he quickly rebranded to "Swag Car" (via TMZ). Well, there's not much to say about this. We wonder why he chose to add such a car to his collection. Perhaps, Bieber will one day explain this to his teeming fans.

Big-time NFL fans should not have a challenge remembering Alfred Morris. He is a former American football running back who played in the NFL for six seasons. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 2012 NFL Draft. During his rookie season, Morris set a franchise record for most rushing yards in a single season and was named the NFC Offensive Rookie of the Month in December 2012 (via Bleacher Report). Morris played four seasons with the Redskins, before playing for the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, and Arizona Cardinals. He retired from the NFL in 2019 (via ESPN).

Despite his celebrity status, CNBC reported that he still chose to maintain a Mazda 626 1991 model car he bought for $2 from his pastor. In 2017, he signed a two-year contract worth about $5.5 million and over a million dollars in bonuses.

Despite this massive windfall, he still chose to drive the Mazda 626, as he had an emotional connection to the car.