In 2001, Paul instructed IGN, “I imply, I used to be accustomed to these vehicles earlier than [the movie]. I imply I knew what the whole lot was, I do know Honda Civics, I do know Supras, I do know Mitsubishi Eclipse. I imply you title the make, I will inform you the mannequin or vice-versa. However I used to be at all times into domestics, like Chevys and Fords, muscle vehicles. However after doing this film or entering into the film, I ought to say, and after driving a coupla of them I used to be like, ‘Oooooooh,’ I imply it made me a believer. I did not notice what these items are able to doin’. However they’re enjoyable to drive, so I needed to get one.”
The actor died in a automobile crash in 2013. He was sitting passenger in a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT, with Roger Rodas on the wheel. The automobile reached between 80 and 93 mph and hit a pole. Each males died.