Hall-Of-Famer Steve Young Made $49 Million In NFL, But He Still Drives a 2011 Minivan With 132k Miles—Because You Gotta 'Get the Most Out of It'

If you spotted Steve Young in a parking lot, you might assume he's just another dad hauling kids around in a well-loved minivan. You'd never guess he's a Hall of Fame quarterback who earned over $49 million during his legendary NFL career.

In a world where ex-NFL stars roll around in Bentleys and Lamborghinis, Young has held onto his beat-up 2011 Toyota Sienna, which has 132,000 miles on it. He could easily replace it with something flashier, but he refuses—because of advice he got from his dad.

"My dad always told me, ‘You gotta get the most out of it,'" Young said in an interview with journalist Graham Bensinger last month. And he's not the only one emotionally attached to the family minivan. 

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The Family's Sentimental ‘Swagger Wagon'

While the Sienna might not scream "NFL legend," it's practically a family heirloom at this point. Young's youngest daughter, Laila, refuses to sit anywhere else but her designated seat, no matter what car they're in.

"That's her seat for life," Young said. "She's like, ‘No, I love this car [and] how it smells.'"

Bensinger, who was riding with Young, joked about the car displaying an "oil maintenance required" alert. Young, smiling, casually responded, "Oh yeah, we gotta get on that soon." Then he added, "I take great care of this van." Young knows how to take care of his vehicles—his college car racked up over 300,000 miles before he finally let it go.

At this point, replacing the minivan isn't just about money—it's about nostalgia. The Sienna isn't just a car; it's a piece of the family's history.

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NFL Star A.J. Brown Also Keeps It Low-Key

Young isn't the only athlete who isn't rushing to upgrade his ride. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, who just signed a $96 million contract extension, recently showed up to a playoff game in a Honda Accord.

The moment went viral, with fans shocked that a multimillionaire would drive something so ordinary. But Brown couldn't care less—he just needed to get to the game.

Wealthy People and Their Surprisingly Modest Cars

Despite the stereotype that the rich splurge on supercars, studies have shown that many millionaires prefer practicality over luxury.

After all, Warren Buffett still drives a 2014 Cadillac with hail damage—and he's one of the richest men in the world.

• Dave Ramsey has pointed out that most millionaires drive Toyotas, Fords, or Hondas—not Lamborghinis.
• A study by Experian Automotive found that 61% of wealthy individuals drive mainstream brands instead of luxury cars.

For Young and Brown, it's not about the price tag—it's about getting from point A to point B without unnecessary flash.

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"If It Ain't Broke, Don't Replace It"

Young's loyalty to his Sienna isn't about being cheap—it's about practicality, sentimentality, and maybe a little bit of dad logic.

Could he buy something newer, faster, and more luxurious? Of course. But why fix what isn't broken?

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