Can You Have Two Cars Out in GTA 5? The Ultimate Vehicle Guide
Yes and no. In Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) Story Mode, the answer is generally no. You are limited to having only one personal vehicle actively spawned in the world at a time per character. Spawning a new personal vehicle will despawn the previous one. However, in GTA Online, there are ways to have multiple vehicles active simultaneously. This limitation does not apply to Pegasus vehicles, which can be active alongside your personal vehicle. Let’s dive into the specifics of vehicle ownership and management in both Story Mode and Online.
Understanding Vehicle Ownership in GTA 5 Story Mode
In Story Mode, each of the three protagonists – Michael, Franklin, and Trevor – has access to their own safehouse garages and special garages. This allows them to store a limited number of vehicles.
Garage Capacity per Character
Each character has their “Special” garage which can hold 4 vehicles. In addition, they have a “Garage” at their house. Meaning that each of the three characters can store 5 vehicles.
- Michael: 2 cars in his safehouse garage and 4 vehicles in his special garage.
- Franklin: 2 cars in his safehouse garage and 4 vehicles in his special garage.
- Trevor: 1 car at each of his two safehouse garages and 4 vehicles in his special garage.
This means that you can store a total of 18 cars throughout the story mode.
Exploring Vehicle Ownership in GTA Online
GTA Online offers a much more expansive and flexible system for vehicle ownership and management. You can acquire multiple properties, each with its own garage space.
Garage Spaces and Properties
In GTA Online, you can own multiple properties, each offering garage space:
- Apartments/Houses/Garages: You can own up to 6 basic properties. All high-end apartments include a 10-car garage.
- Executive Office Garages: You can purchase three office garages, each with 20 vehicle slots, for a total of 60 vehicles.
- Special Properties: You can also own one of each special property like an office, clubhouse, bunker, etc.
The latest GTA Online update introduced a new multi-floor garage capable of housing up to 50 vehicles.
How Many Vehicles Can You Own in Total?
The total number of vehicles you can own in GTA Online is substantial. You can store a lot of cars from a single property. You can own up to 50 cars. The Office Garage is the biggest garage available, with a capacity of 60 vehicles.
FAQs: Your GTA 5 Vehicle Questions Answered
Here are some frequently asked questions about vehicle ownership and usage in GTA 5, both in Story Mode and Online:
Q1: Can I have two personal vehicles active at once in Story Mode?
No, you can only have one personal vehicle spawned at a time per character. Spawning a new personal vehicle will despawn the old one.
Q2: What is a Pegasus vehicle?
A Pegasus vehicle is a vehicle that is too big to store in your garages, like aircraft, helicopters, or large utility vehicles. These vehicles can be requested through the Pegasus Lifestyle Management service and can be active alongside your personal vehicle.
Q3: How many cars can each character own in GTA 5 Story Mode?
Each character can have their “Special” garage which can have 4 vehicles in it. Plus the initial “Garage” for their house (usually has starting car in it). So that’s 5.
Q4: Can I put two cars in the same garage in GTA 5 Story Mode?
You can store 2 cars in Michael’s safehouse garage, 2 at Franklin’s Safehouse garage, and 1 at each of Trevor’s safehouse garages. This leaves you with a grand total of 18 cars you can store in Story Mode.
Q5: What is the fastest car in GTA 5 Story Mode?
The fastest car in GTA 5 story mode is the Vapid Pißwasser Dominator at 126.50 mph (203.58 km/h). This car is only available in the Enhanced Edition of the game.
Q6: Can I own more than one garage in GTA Online?
Yes, you can own up to 6 properties, including apartments and garages. Each high-end apartment comes with a 10-car garage. You can also own the other properties such as the Executive Office, Clubhouse, Bunker, etc.
Q7: How many vehicles can I have in GTA Online?
With the latest GTA Online update, you can house up to 50 vehicles in the new multi-floor garage. You can have up to 60 cars in the Office Garage.
Q8: Can I own two properties in GTA 5 Online?
Yes, you can own a maximum of 3 basic properties (Houses, Apartments, and Garages) at any given time. You can also own one of each special property (Executive Office, Clubhouse, Bunker, etc.).
Q9: Can I own two facilities in GTA 5 Online?
No, you can only own one facility at a time. If you try to buy a new one, you will be prompted to sell your old one.
Q10: What is the most expensive thing in GTA 5 Online?
The Luxor Deluxe, a golden airplane, costs $10,000,000 and is the most expensive item in the game.
Q11: What is the best accelerating car in GTA 5 Online?
The Ocelot Virtue is an electric vehicle that has the fastest acceleration in GTA 5 Online, going from zero to 62 mph in 1.7 seconds.
Q12: Can you transfer cars between characters in GTA 5 Story Mode?
Yes! Just take the character that has the car you want to give and drive towards the other characters house. Make sure the other character is there by switching to them. Take the character with car to the others house.
Q13: Can I have unlimited personal vehicles active at once in GTA Online?
There used to be glitches that allowed players to have multiple personal vehicles active, but Rockstar usually patches these glitches. It’s always recommended to adhere to the game’s intended mechanics.
Q14: What happens if I win the same vehicle twice on the casino podium?
If you win the vehicle prize again after winning it previously in the same week, you will be rewarded with 20,000 RP instead.
Q15: What is the fastest car in the world?
The fastest car in the world is the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut, with a recorded top speed of 330 MPH.
Mastering Vehicle Management in GTA 5
Understanding the limitations and possibilities of vehicle ownership in GTA 5 and GTA Online is essential for enjoying the game to its fullest. Whether you’re cruising through Los Santos in Story Mode or building your dream garage empire in Online, knowing how to manage your vehicles is key to success. And who knows what we will be learning in the next game release!
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