World’s richest people and the cars they drive

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World’s richest people and the cars they drive

By kamakshi |

in Celebrities, Billionaires

on May 4, 2012 6:11 am

Worlds richest people and the cars they drive
I have often wondered, with so many limited editions on the already luxury-heavy cars, people will excess funds will have a tough time to pick and choose. So what exactly is the chariot of fire for billionaires who make the world go round? Here’s the list, take a look! As per Forbes Magazine, the richest man in the world is the Mexican telecom head honcho Carlos Slim Helu. Doesn’t seem like a car fanatic as he drives around in a rather modest $300,000-Bentley Continental Flying Spur.

Philanthropist Bill Gates seems to have a better taste in cars, as he struts around in a limited edition Porsche 959 Coupe, which has only 230 siblings. While a brand new car would cost $225,000 the limited edition tag can fetch it well over $400,000 today.
Worlds richest people and the cars they drive

Wal-Mart heiress Alice Walton, the second-richest woman in the world rides around in a simple 2006 Ford F-150 King Ranch and considering her run-ins with the law, a cheap truck seems well worth it!
Worlds richest people and the cars they drive

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud, from the Saudi royal family rides around in a $477,000 worth Rolls-Royce Phantom. Lowly subjects can settle for a entry level version priced at $246,000.
Worlds richest people and the cars they drive

Ingvard Kamprad is the founder of Ikea and is worth an estimated $28 billion. But his ride of choice is as humble as the furniture he sells: a 1993 Volvo 240. If the car sold today, it would only be worth about $1500.
Worlds richest people and the cars they drive

New York’s mayor Michael Bloomberg enjoys his drive cosily settled inside an Audi R8, worth $120,000.
Worlds richest people and the cars they drive

Oracle founder Larry Ellison, owns many automobiles but the most impressive of the lot is his McLaren F1, which is worth well over $4.1 million today.
Worlds richest people and the cars they drive

Philanthropist buddy to Bill Gates, and business tycoon Warren Buffett is famously stingy with his cash. He drives a $45,000 Cadillac DTS.
Worlds richest people and the cars they drive

Mark Zuckerberg, who seemingly believes in Zen living rides around in a $30,000 black Acura TSX.
Worlds richest people and the cars they drive

Michael Dell, of Dell computers drives a 2004 Porsche Boxter. While a new model is priced above the $80,000, this baby will cost you as little as $20,000.
Worlds richest people and the cars they drive

Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer rides in a family budget car, the $19,000 Hybrid Fusion. The bigger they are the stinger they get!
Worlds richest people and the cars they drive

Nike founder Phil Knight owns a $120,000 black Audi R8 black with contrasting silver sideblade. Bold and beautiful!
Worlds richest people and the cars they drive

Francois-Henri Pinault and his wife Salma Hayek are proud owners of an Lexus SUV that starts at $40,000 without customizations.
Worlds richest people and the cars they drive

Laurene Powell Jobs, Apple founder Steve Jobs’ widow, owns a silver Audi A5 starting at $37,000.
Worlds richest people and the cars they drive

We end the list with Google’s Eric Schmidt who owns a rather sad Toyota Prius. The eco-friendly cars start at just $11,000. But with the company burning coal to fuel its server farms, that is pretty much as eco-friendly as it gets!
[Yahoo via FreshnessMag]