Cars That Make Their Owners Feel Like Kings/Queens

We believe that, more than a few, car manufactuers spend critical hours trying to determine what black folks want and need in their luxury vehicles. We represent a major player in whether some models of cars actually achieve preplanned "return on investments".

Listed below are four models of automobiles that seemed to have garnished some of the best acceptance in our inner cities across the US. They are all quite different and at least one doesn't even carry the typical "luxury car" price tag.

"Luxury it would seem is not always price. Sometimes, it is simply the act of having something that not everyone else does."

The Hummer H2

The Hummer is an imposing vehicle that shouts loud and clear:

"Well I quess so & so must have left the Benz or Lexus in the driveway today and decided to roll out in the big boy."

Professional Athletes and their associates are probably the biggest consumers of this type of ride.

To slide into the seats of one of these monsters you'll need to shell out the below amount of green. Check around, discounts are available.

The word on the street is that some people in the inner city refer to this stately automobile as the :

Ghetto Bentley

Sorta fits when you think about it! Doesn't it?

This car really dresses up your driveway. It probably makes the owners crack a smile everytime they leave for work. Not only is it an instant classic, but it won't hurt your wallet as much as you might think.

You can plan to spend between $28,000 to $39,500 on this beauty. It all depends on the extras that you want included.

Rappin' about cars

Here is Snoop Dogg's voicemail message to Chrysler CEO Dieter Zetsche and a translation by Bushman, who hosts a radio show weekdays from 6-10 p.m. on Detroit hip-hop station WJLB.

SNOOP: "Yo, what up? This is big Snoop Dogg, trying to put these new legs down for this new 300C. What I gotta' do to get that brand new 300 up outta' you? Get back in contact with my nephew so you can make it happen, then it's official like a referee's whistle. If you want this car to blow, give it to me. This is Snoop Dogg. Preach!"

BUSHMAN: "Hello, Dr. Zetsche. How are you? My name is Snoop Dogg, and I'm trying to get one of Chrysler's new 300C sedans. What would I have to do to get a 300C from you without paying? Please contact my manager so that we can try to come to an agreement on the 300C, and I could officially endorse the car for you. If you would like the 300C to get the attention it merits, you would be well served by giving me one. My name is Snoop Dogg. Peace be with you."

When I first saw a PT Cruiser on the streets, it made me take notice. The design is obviously "retro" and it reminds me of a small, modified replica of the cars that used to exist in Al Capone days. Remember the old gangster cars?

In Los Angeles they've become very popular, especially among younger african americans and hispanics. This car is modestly priced and personally I hope that fact doesn't cause too many of them to be purchased in this area.

I like the occasional glance. When they start showing up everywhere, then the honeymoon is over.

Let's face it, your preacher had one, your doctor had one, your lawyer had one, the local liquor store owner had one and the funeral director had a small fleet of them.

Cadillac continues its winning traditions but one of its vehicles strikes us as a real standout. That's the Cadillac Escalade EXT.

This is a large vehicle that makes you feel small when it pulls up next to you while you're in your average sized sedan. It's also a a powerful creature that maintains the grace and beauty of large polar bear.

Escalades are real popular among the "well to do". Its appeal is crossing many demographics. You know you've made it when you can afford this mode of transportation.