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Phil Ivey and his Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

Phil Ivey Mercedes SLR McLaren

Phil Ivey Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

The guys over at AskMen asked the Full Tilt Poker star how he came about this silver Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR seen above. The story is quite entertaining and hopefully one day the keys to this won't wind up in the middle of a poker hand. An excellent choice from the Mercedes line was made even though it was an impulse purchase.

We know you’re a sensible young man, but what’s your most extravagant purchase to date?

I went with a friend to help him buy a car, and there was this Mercedes McLaren SLR in the parking lot. I asked the salesman how much it was [and] I said, “That’s too much money for a car!” He said, “Take it for a test drive.” I got back and I’m like, “Where do I sign?”

Source: http://www.askmen.com/poker/poker_interviews/9d_interview.html