Can You Buy a Garage in GTA 5? A Comprehensive Guide
Yes, you absolutely can buy garages in GTA 5, but the mechanics and availability vary significantly between the story mode and GTA Online. This article will break down the intricacies of garage ownership in both game modes, addressing common questions and concerns. Understanding these differences is crucial for any player looking to expand their vehicle collection and storage options in the sprawling world of Los Santos.
Garages in GTA 5 Story Mode
In story mode, the approach to garage ownership is less direct and more intertwined with the game’s narrative. Unlike GTA Online, you don’t typically go out and purchase a garage from a website or a real estate sign right at the start. Instead, garages are assigned to the protagonists at certain points as you progress through the storyline.
How to Acquire Garages in Story Mode
Each of the three main characters, Michael, Franklin, and Trevor, receives access to garages as they move through the game. Generally, each character gets a four-car garage that is separate from their safehouse garage. These garages are essential for storing vehicles you find, steal, or purchase. They act as a persistent storage space, unlike simply parking a car on the street where it can be lost.
Key Differences From GTA Online
Unlike GTA Online, garages in story mode are not bought from the Dynasty 8 Real Estate website. While you might see real estate signs that could imply a garage for sale, these typically lead to other types of properties or are simply decorative. Furthermore, garages do not appear on the map until they are assigned to each character while playing through the story. Simply buying a property won’t guarantee that your garage will “come back” if you lose it somewhere; if a vehicle is left outside of a saved garage location, it will be lost.
Garages in GTA Online
The garage system in GTA Online is significantly more complex and customizable than in story mode. Here, purchasing garages is an integral part of the gameplay, allowing you to expand your vehicle collection and create a personalized car storage space.
Purchasing Garages in GTA Online
In GTA Online, you purchase garages primarily through the in-game internet using your phone or a computer. You will need to visit the Dynasty 8 Executive Realty website to browse available properties that include garage space.
Different Types of Garages:
- Apartment Garages: These garages are attached to apartments and typically offer a standard amount of storage space for a reasonable price.
- Office Garages: A significant step up, these garages are purchased as expansions to your CEO Office. They often have multiple levels and are much larger than apartment garages.
- Special Garages: Special garages such as the Eclipse Blvd 50 car garage are available with a subscription.
How to Buy a Garage in GTA Online:
- Open your in-game phone and access the internet browser.
- Navigate to the Dynasty 8 Real Estate website.
- Browse the available properties that include garage space.
- Select a property you want to buy and follow the prompts to finalize the purchase.
Garage Capacity and Customization
In GTA Online, you can own multiple properties, each with its own garage. This allows you to store a large number of vehicles. The garages themselves can be customized to an extent. You can choose a garage layout, add vehicle customisation options, and arrange the vehicles according to your preference. You’ll also need to own an Office before you can purchase an office garage.
Selling and Trading Garages
It’s important to note that you cannot outright sell garages in GTA Online. Instead, you need to trade in your existing garage for another one. This typically involves buying a new property, and then choosing the garage you want to trade in. This means the best way to sell your garage is to purchase the cheapest garage available and trade out your existing one.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Garages in GTA 5
1. How much do garages cost in GTA 5?
Garage prices vary greatly. In story mode, garages are assigned rather than bought. In GTA Online, garages can range from $25,000 for a small garage to upwards of $1,000,000 for a high-end Office garage. The Eclipse Blvd 50 car garage is typically free with a subscription, however, there is an associated monthly cost.
2. How many garages can I own in GTA 5?
In story mode, each character gets two garages: one attached to their safehouse, and a separate four-car garage. In GTA Online, a player can own multiple properties, including garages. You can own six apartments/houses/garages, multiple business properties, and a 50-car garage (with an active GTA+ subscription).
3. Can Franklin buy a garage in GTA 5?
Yes, Franklin can obtain garages in both the story mode and GTA Online contexts. In story mode, he will be assigned garages during the campaign. In GTA Online, any player character, including Franklin, can buy garages through Dynasty 8 Real Estate.
4. Where can I buy a big garage in GTA 5?
In GTA Online, the largest garages are often tied to CEO Offices. These office garages offer multiple levels and a large capacity for vehicles. Additionally, the Eclipse Blvd 50 car garage is the largest garage available to players with a GTA+ subscription.
5. Can you sell cars in GTA 5?
Yes, you can sell cars in GTA 5 by driving them into the Los Santos Customs garage. Here, you will find a sell option in the menu that allows you to trade in your car for cash.
6. Why can’t I buy the 50 car garage in GTA 5?
The Eclipse Blvd 50 car garage is an exclusive benefit of a GTA+ Membership available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. If you do not have the active membership then you won’t be able to purchase it.
7. How do you sell a garage in GTA 5 without buying a new one?
You cannot directly sell a garage without replacing it. To “sell” a garage, you need to purchase a new property and then trade in your existing garage for the newly purchased property. This forces you to transfer your vehicles to the new garage while the other one disappears.
8. What is the fastest car in GTA 5?
The fastest car in GTA Online is currently the BF Weevil Custom. It has a top speed of 137.5 mph/221.28 kph.
9. Do cars bought in GTA 5 respawn?
No, cars you buy in GTA 5 do not respawn. If you leave them unattended, they will be lost. Always store your vehicles in a garage to ensure you don’t lose them.
10. How do you keep a car you stole in GTA 5?
To keep a stolen car, store it in one of your garages, this will act the same as applying a tracker to the vehicle. This effectively claims it as your own and allows you to modify and keep the car.
11. Why can’t I buy a garage in GTA 5 (Story Mode)?
In story mode, garages aren’t purchased directly. They are assigned to characters as the game progresses. You don’t actively buy them in the traditional sense.
12. How do you get the 50 car garage in GTA for free?
The 50-car Eclipse Blvd Garage is provided for free to players with an active GTA+ Membership on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
13. Is the 50 car garage in GTA 5 free?
The Eclipse Blvd 50 car garage is available to GTA+ members as a free exclusive benefit. However, it is tied to the subscription, which comes at a monthly cost.
14. Can you sell your bunker in GTA 5?
You can’t outright sell a bunker in GTA Online. You can trade in your existing bunker, where the value of the old one will go towards the new one, but the money won’t be directly reimbursed into your account.
15. How can I make money in GTA 5?
In GTA 5, you can make money through various activities, such as robbing stores, ATMs, and armored trucks. Completing heists and missions also generates significant income. There are even money making activities that can be undertaken within the various business that can be purchased by players.