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Most Expensive Car Buyers
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by Dinesh
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These kinds of cars make Ferraris and Aston Martins look like relative bargains; despite their fame, they are much cheaper than the cars on our list. Of the 10 most expensive cars, only two are made by brands with household names -- Porsche and Mercedes-Benz -- although I guess it depends on what your household is like.
William Gates III
Rank on Forbes.com 2005 World’s Billionaires List: 1
Net Worth: $46.5 billion
Vehicles Owned: 1999 Porsche 911 Convertible (pictured above); 1988 Porsche 959 Coupe
Source: State of Washington Department of Licensing
William Gates III
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Microsoft founder, philanthropist and self-proclaimed “nerd” William Gates III vents his software stress behind the wheel of two Porsches. His daily driver, a 1999 Porsche 911 Convertible is ripe for replacement, especially considering that Porsche has totally redesigned the latest 911, the 997, for 2005. Now, after waiting some 10 years, Gates can finally enjoy his other favorite Porsche: a rare (1 of 230) 1988 Porsche 959 Coupe. In fact, due to the 959’s questionable emissions and unknown crash ratings, it took a federal law signed by President Clinton for Bill Gates to legally drive his 959 on American roads. Rumor has it that Bill Gates and Paul Allen employed Microsoft engineers to write a computer program that could simulate the 959’s crashworthiness, which helped in the bill’s passage.
Michael Dell
Rank on Forbes.com 2005 World’s Billionaires List: 18
Net Worth: $16 billion
Vehicles Owned: 2004 Porsche Boxster; 2005 Hummer H2
Source: Texas Department of Transportation
The King of the personal computer, Michael Dell’s empire has
Michael Dell
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allowed him to create a life of luxury.
Michael Dell
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On sunny days in Austin, Texas, Dell can be seen sans top in his 2004
Porsche Boxster. But when the weather turns nasty, Dell enjoys the comfort and security of his latest toy: a 2005 Hummer H2 SUV.