Rapper and actor Ludacris has given away 20 vehicles to Atlanta-area residents in need, but the gesture could remind buyers of the lower prices of used cars in New Jersey.

“People are getting laid off, and now are looking for jobs,” he told the Associated Press. “To be efficient, you need some transportation of your own to get there, that’s why I wanted to give back to those who need it.”

A local dealership partnered with Luda to offer used Nissan cars to local people who had written a 300-word essay explaining why they deserved a vehicle, according to the wire service.

The odds of winning were 1 in 200, but the odds of finding a used Nissan car in New Jersey are much higher.

Buyers on a budget may want to check out the Sentra, the Japanese automaker’s entry-level option. The 2004 model “blends a pleasant ride with easy maneuverability – all for a moderate price,” notes Cars.com. For a little more money, the SE-R trim offers “appealing” handling capability and a better engine.