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Michael Carrick: The BMW, the Aston Martin, the Merc - and the supercar that nearly killed me
- Carrick’s car evolution tracks his football career from West Ham to Manchester United.
- He swapped the Dodge for a Mercedes SL 55 AMG during his Spurs years.
- Carrick joined Manchester United for £18.6 million and later moved to an Audi estate.
- Sir Alex Ferguson’s stance influenced Carrick’s car choices and discouraged flashy exotics.
- Carrick’s personal life influenced his vehicle choices, including four-door practicality for a young family.
- He described track days as learning experiences, including a minor crash on a Ginetta.
- Carrick revealed his Aston Martin was ultimately replaced due to personal connections and practicality.
- Carrick’s car story includes a family car—an Audi A6 estate—as a practical choice.
- He noted teammates own a mix of SUVs and premium cars rather than exclusive exotics.
- Carrick’s cars reflected a shift from early flash to family-friendly reliability.
- Carrick hints at future Ferrari purchases if United achieves success this season.
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