Not all celebrities opt for the exclusive new models – as evidenced by a reality TV star’s recent purchase of a used car.
According to TMZ, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” fame, opted to buy used when he was in the market for a ride. Unlike most people, who opt for a used Toyota or Honda, The Situation went slightly classier, purchasing a used 2008 Bentley for about $100,000.
The news source reports that The Situation and his brother, Marc Sorrentino, each opted for nearly identical used cars. The rides were paid for through their new company, MPS Entertainment.
The purchase was also made possible through Sorrentino’s rising star in Hollywood. In addition to his reported $60,000 per episode salary for the reality show, the star has signed a number of promotional deals, a book contract and has plans for a workout DVD. When that’s included with his upcoming appearance on “Dancing With the Stars,” the self-proclaimed guido stands to make over $5 million this year.
Some of that money will go toward upgrading his new used car, as the news source reveals the both brothers are opting to add custom rims and sound systems to the vehicles.