Okay so today I wanted to figure out how much Shaq actually drops on those monster trucks he calls cars. Dude’s rolling around in vehicles that look like they could crush my Honda Civic without noticing. Started simple – just Googled “Shaq cars” during my coffee break.
The Rabbit Hole Begins
First thing that popped up was that custom-painted Rolls Royce Cullinan he showed off on Instagram. Flipping through car forums, some dude claimed the base model starts at like $350k. But Shaq? Nah. He got that “Sunset Orange” paint job – straight custom work. Reached out to a buddy who details luxury cars in LA. He laughed and said: “For that level? Add another $100k minimum. Bro probably spent Rolls Royce money just on paint.”
Laughing At Gas Stations
Then I remembered Shaq joking about needing step ladders to get into his rides. Found an old interview where he complained about filling up his lifted G-Wagon. Started digging into fuel tank sizes on these modified beasts. Most SUVs he drives have 25-gallon tanks minimum. Did the math while scrolling gas price apps:
- Current California premium: $5.89/gallon
- 25 gallons × $5.89 = $147.25 per fill-up
- Shaq’s foot probably weighs 50lbs – dude gets 10mpg on a good day
Realized he’s dropping almost $150 every time the gas light comes on. Bet he laughs pumping gas like it’s Monopoly money.
Tires & Maintenance Nightmares
Saw YouTube footage of his custom Chevy Silverado with tires taller than my nephew. Called tire shops asking about 35-inch all-terrains. One manager sighed: “Lifted truck tires? $500 per tire easy. Plus installation.” So $2000 just for rubber, and Shaq’s probably replacing them yearly. Then remembered his insurance commercial where mechanics stand on platforms just to change his oil. Imagined repair bills looking like phone numbers.
The Final Tally
Combined all the junk I found:
- 2 luxury SUVs (Rolls + G-Wagon): ≈$750k
- Gas yearly: 25 fill-ups × $150 = $3,750 (lowballing it)
- Tires for 3 vehicles/year: $6,000+
- Insurance? Probably $20k/year. Mechanics charging “Shaq tax”? Priceless.
Realized Shaq’s parking garage costs more than my house. But honestly? If I was 7’1″ with NBA money, I’d need custom everything too. Dude’s living in a real-life Hot Wheels collection.
