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8 Celebrities Who Drive BMW Cars

Even if you barely follow celebrity news, it should come as no surprise that celebrities love buying and driving around in high-end cars — but while we’re used to seeing them in some of the most expensive vehicles out there, not every celebrity wants to drive just exotic super-cars. 

Some celebrities prefer more down-to-earth luxury cars and have been known to cruise in their BMWs. Here are eight celebrities that we know drive BMWs.

1. Pierce Brosnan

BMWs were the vehicle of choice for Pierce Brosnan’s 007, and it seems like the actor himself has similar taste. The Irish-American actor, who is best known for his time on screen as James Bond, has been known to drive a BMW i8, one of the most advanced sports cars from BMW.

The i8 is a stylish enough car for any secret agent,  built for high speeds and maneuverability — and it’s also fully electric, which is likely a big plus for Brosnan, who is a committed environmentalist. 

2. Britney Spears

Britney Spears isn’t known for driving exotic imports — instead, she’s been seen driving a more modest BMW Mini Cooper. The Mini Cooper is one of the most iconic and easily recognizable models of car, making it a perfect fit for the singer who was once one of the biggest names in pop music and is worth more than $200 million today.

3. Charlie Sheen

Sheen has been seen driving a couple luxury cars — including a Mercedes S Class and a Maserati GranCabrio — but still finds room in his collection for a BMW X5.

4. Gigi Hadid

The American supermodel was the star of one of BMW’s biggest ad campaigns in 2016, which featured her along with the BMW M2 Competition Coupe.

5. Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon is known for having a huge number of daily drivers, but still counts a BMW among her collection of cars. Witherspoon was spotted driving a BMW ALPINA B7 with her husband, who appear to have found a place for one of the most stylish and luxurious BMWs in their car collection.

6. Angelina Jolie

The actress picked up a hybrid vehicle from BMW long before they were cool, back in 2007. She and her husband Brad Pitt are both outspoken environmentalists, so it’s easy to see why the couple would be quick to add a Series 7 to their collection of cars. 

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7. Scottie Upshall

The National Hockey League player who has collected more than 800 appearances in the League since his debut in 2003, Scottie Upshall has also been known to drive the i8, one of the most in-demand BMWs with a fully electric engine.

8. Jerry Ferrara

Probably best known for his role as Turtle from Entourage, Ferrara has been known to drive around town in his BMW X5.

Celebrities with BMWs

Celebrities are known for buying and driving some of the most luxurious and advanced cars out there — for some, that means keeping a BMW in their car collection.

There are many reasons why a celebrity would want a BMW — whether it’s because of their stylishness, their performance or because they want a greener, hybrid vehicle — so it makes sense that there’d be so many who keep a BMW in their garage.

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How to Start a BMW Collection

We all love our BMWs, but eventually, we reach that point where we want to have more than one car in our garage. Starting a BMW collection might sound like an expensive proposition, but you don’t have to break the bank to start your collection. You might even end up making you some money in the future.

It’s important to note that while we’re talking about specifically starting a BMW collection, you can apply most of these tips to any new or classic car collection.

First, Learn the Market

If you’re just in the car collecting game to collect, then this step isn’t as important. If you’re collecting cars as a possible money sink or thinking about collecting cars that you can sell later, learning the market is the best thing you can do for yourself.

The classic car market has cooled a lot in recent years. As long as you’re smart about it, you can still make some decent money with a car collection.

Pay attention to price trends for the cars that you’re considering adding to your collection. Talk to industry experts, especially those that specialize in BMWs. Gather as much information as you can before making a purchase — especially if you’re planning on selling later or want to flip the car and sell it after.

Keep Storage in Mind

You’re not going to want to park your collectible cars out on the street where they could get damaged from the elements or stolen. You want to make sure that you have enough space for your collection, whether you’re planning on storing two cars or 20.

If you have a garage attached to your home, that might be enough for two cars, as long as you’re not expecting to have a lot of extra room. If you’re going to have more than that, it might be worth it to invest in a free-standing garage or storage area on your property.

If you’re going for free-standing storage, consider investing in commercial style garage doors. Not only are they stronger and more secure than most residential options, but they also come in a variety of styles, and you can customize them to make them match your home’s aesthetic.

Maintain Them Well

There’s no point in purchasing collectible cars if you’re going to let them sit and rot in your garage.  Take the time to maintain them well, even if you don’t drive them all regularly. Try to get BMW-branded replacements if you need to replace any parts, whether they’re inside or outside the car. Aftermarket parts will do the job in a pinch, but keeping everything BMW-branded will increase the value of the car.

Start Your Collection

Once you have storage and market knowledge handled, it’s time to start picking up some cars. Experts recommend starting with three cars — a daily driver, a show car and one for occasional use. This gives you a fairly balanced portfolio to start out with.

Don’t worry about going cheap if you’ve found a car you love. If you have a model that you’ve got your heart set on obtaining, why not find one that needs a little TLC and turn it into a project car? It might take some effort to turn it into something suitable to show at a BMW concourse, but if it’s a car you really love, it will absolutely be worth the effort.

Start Small

You don’t need to break the bank to start a collection — unless you really want to, but we don’t recommend it. Start out small and build your collection one car at a time. Take your time to turn it into a collection that you’ll be proud of for years to come.