Getaway, The - Strategy Guide (Page 02)
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[ Where is the crowbar ? ] According to a chap called Lee, during the 'Taxi for Mr. Chai' mission, when you are in the warehouse, there are some heavies near some crates that are carrying crowbars (or they will when they attack you). Unfortunately, because the mission is stealth based, you are not allowed to attack with such items so you cannot in effect use this then. Apparently it shows up later in Carter's missions too, but like all melee weapons, it's worthless. [ How many guns can I carry ? ] You can carry a maximum of two pistols and one additional weapon. If you decide to get out your pistols, you will drop the other weapon you carry. [ Can you buy weapons like in GTA? ] No. You have to salvage them off corpses. [ Where's the sawn-off Shotgun ? ] Harry, one of Jolson's heavies, is seen carrying a sawn-off double barrelled shotgun. Obviously we'd all like to get our grubby hands on such a fine piece of hunting kit but I've yet to find an opportunity. I suspect you cannot find or use the gun in this game, although perhaps in the sequel/addons. ============================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Section 8 >> Vehicles Guide ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are 50 motors or so in the game, ranging from Golf carts to doubledecker buses to Forklift trucks to TVR sports cars. 10 of the vehicles are hidden and only available in free roam mode. Note that the area you are in can have a big effect on the type of car you are likely to find. In the wealthy areas of London, such as Mayfair, expect to see plenty of luxury cars and sports motors; but in poorer areas you'll find more old vehicles. == The List ================================================================== Well after many long hours of research and playing the game, I think the list is all but complete. Thanks to those who submitted new vehicles, pointed out mistakes etc. If there is anything else that needs to be added, please let me know. Since v1.51 I've added some ratings to the vehicles to give you my opinion of their features. These are by no means accurate or final. -- Ratings Explained --------------------------------------------------------- Availability - How common the vehicle is. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 = Very Rare (only one or two to be found) 2 = Very Rare (probably used only by certain groups of people.) 3 = Moderately common, mostly found in select areas. 4 = Found in most places 5 = Typically can be found just about everywhere. Desirability - How much you'd want the car, aesthetics, speed factors etc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 = Horrible, only take this if it is your last resort. 3 = Alright, not the best but not bad. 5 = A must get car. Next to the desirability rating are some comments which reflect on the rating given. If the car is common, this counts against its desirability. If it is ugly, this counts against it also. If it is fast or agile (has good handling) then this is a positive. There may be other remarks and comments made here. Getaway Potential - Chances of making a good Getaway from cops, gangs etc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 = You'll be lucky to get 10 yards clear in this. 3 = Average chance thanks to average speed, corning ability etc. 5 = Provides you with an awesome opportunity to escape trouble. Next to the Getaway Potential rating are some comments which reflect upon the rating given. Fast and agile are plus points, slow or poor agility are minus points. Other miscellaneous remarks are also given here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= >> Vans, trucks and other commercial vehicles -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Commercial Van ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 5 Desirability = 1 (Godawful vehicles) Getaway Potential = 1 (You might as well hand yourself in to the police) Unknown manufacturer. Looks like a Ford transit with the Ford badge removed. Comes in numerous forms for different uses. All are hopeless at cornering and will slide and spin with little assistance from you. Plain (white) - Unmarked version. Has some speed, but it doesn't take much for the van to perform unintentional donuts. Found in most places. City Link - Green & Yellow livery. Tends to be found more in the highstreets. FedEx - Has FedEx logo. Seems to be stuck in first gear. Found here and there. BT Van - Found in mission 7. Looks likely to be banned from the game in the near future. Royal Mail Van - Red brick-esque van that has little speed or worthwhile use (other than for delivering the post). Often found in the region south of the Thames. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daihatsu Hi-Jets Van ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 5 Desirability = 1 (Ugly and useless) Getaway Potential = 1 (Pathetic.) A Small commerical van, the type you expect to see have a sign on the window saying, 'Van for Hire'. Often has boxes in the back. Not even worth opening the door. (Thanks to Razo for the name.) Found in the same places as the Toyota Hi-Ace below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Toyota Hi-Ace ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 5 Desirability = 1 Getaway Potential = 1 Small commerical van. Has bullbars and 6 ridges on the roof. I've probably driven this more than the other vans and thus it has become my favourite of these. It actually has a fair bit of pace, and the bullbars add a little more pushing power than that of the smaller and inferior Daihatsu van. Found in the downmarket and industrial areas, but occasionally elsewhere. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bedford Astravan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 4 Desirability = 1 (Its a van. It's old and it's not nice) Getaway Potential = 2 (Handles better than other vans but is still poor) Like the old Escort Van, the Astravan is more or less a Vauxhall Astra that has modifications to make it into a small utility van used by professionals and odd-job Eddies. Thus this looks more or less like an estate car. It would be amusing if it had a ladder on the roof-rack but it doesn't. These were manufactured in Luton in the UK, which is in the county of Bedfordshire, and I suspect this is how the Commercial vehicle arm of the Vauxhall motor company got its name. The Bedford Astravan is slightly more preferable over its other van counter- parts, because it handles more like a standard car. Without the ladder on the top, I prefer to ignore this. It can be found here and there, in the more downmarket areas mostly, but a couple are hiding in Hyde Park. (Thanks to Razo for the name correction.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daihatsu Hi-Jets Pick-up (Royal Parks Van) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 1 Desirability = 2 (The lure of grass cuttings has some strange pulling power.... but why?) Getaway Potential = 1 (Likely to be trashed and burnt out fast) Found in Hyde Park in a carpark, and also by a small building in Hyde Park. Has grass cuttings in the back. Quite nippy once it gets going but it's quite a journey in itself to get this out of Hyde Park in one piece. So unless you're patient, you'll probably have a broken Pick-up before the gangs nearby even get a whiff of this. Best you leave this in the park. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lorry ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 4 Desirability = 1 (Slow, rubbish and not furry dice!) Getaway Potential = 1 (Cops will be all over you.) Slow and bulky goods transport. Has a random company logo on the side. Found in most places, often in the more industrial areas, on the larger roads. When inside, the camera gets inside the lorry, with indicators near the steering wheel. Lack of furry dice count against its desirability rating. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tow Truck ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 1 Desirability = 1 Getaway Potential = 1 (wheee....corner...aaaargh...spin....crash...nicked!) Looks like some kind of roadside truck breakdown services provide. Its rear trailer is not connected to the cab and acts as a ramp in the game. This is very slow and awful at turning. There are at least 3 of these dotted around London. One can be found down St. James Street, another somewhere south of the Thames. Its sole saving grace is that the lights on top can be switched on with a gentle tap of the L3 button. If you've always wanted to be a breakdown assistance driver, here is your chance. Of course, after a spin in this, it'll be your vehicle that needs the assistance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Larger vehicles for transporting people -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Renault Espace ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 3 Desirability = 2 (Ugly) Getaway Potential = 2 (Slow, poor agility) French people carrier. Below average agility. Can be found here and there, often North of the Thames, near City of London, Broadgate and places like that. It was ugly when it was first released to the public, but it was pretty much the first of its kind, so I won't be too harsh on this. As a Getaway vehicle, it'll get you halfway from A to B, but you'll need another vehicle to get you the rest of the way. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Toyota Townace ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 3 Desirability = 1 (Ugly as sin.) Getaway Potential = 2 (Average Speed, poor agility) A Camper-type van by Toyota. Looks like something your grandparents might drive, should they like Camper vans. Underneath the disgusting exterior is a surprisingly nippy ride, but you should try and find a better mode of transport than this if you want to get anywhere - either fast, or in style. This is very common in the SE area of the game, south of the Thames River. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ London Cab ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 5 Desirability = 1 (Very Slow, Ugly, Common) Getaway Potential = 1 (Very Slow, poor agility) Comes in maroon, green and black. Extremely poor acceleration and top speed. Found all over London. Often seen using the bus lanes. This is one vehicle that can be tipped over thanks to some dodgy suspension and silly design. The most common usage of the taxi in the game is to rest against it's stupidly high side during breaks in street fights with the Fuzz. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ London Bus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 5 Desirability = 1 (Very Slow, very common) Getaway Potential = 1 (Too big and slow to evade cops) Distinctive red doubledecker London bus. Very slow but you can drive it a bit like a tank and stop for no-one. Found all over London, often clogging up the roads. Sadly you can't hop on the back and you can't take any passengers with you - not even Jasmin! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Single Decker Bus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 3 Desirability = 1 (Very slow, who wants to drive a bus anyway?) Getaway Potential = 1 (Too slow and cumbersome to use) This is typically found south of the Thames, near Tower Bridge. Slow and not as much fun as it's double sized brother. Like many buses, you can expect some of the passenger seats to be stained with the urine of an aged lady. Thank goodness smell-o-vision hasn't been invented in the gaming world yet. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Range Rover ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 3 Desirability = 3 (Stylish in a rugged way.) Getaway Potential = 3 (Has power and speed but not cornering ability) Luxury offroader for the wealthy. Not to be confused with the Land Rover which is a different vehicle altogether. This is a big 4x4 that has plenty of power under the bonnet (hood) thus is fairly fast and has plenty of pushing power. This is quite common, especially over on the Eastern half of the map. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= >> Small City Cars -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brabus A-Class ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 3 Desirability = 3 (Aesthetically pleasing, very nippy) Getaway Potential = 4 (Excellent speed and agility to get through tight spots) Looks like an A-class Merc. Brabus produce sporty versions of Mercedes Benz cars. So it's no surprise this is quite fast. In fact, this is probably the fastest of the small cars, and definitely has the best acceleration in its class. Once you've reached top speed (which is about average compared to the other cars), the Brabus will weave through the traffic with few difficulties, it's compact size being a big help. A couple of shunts will take its toll on the car however. This is mainly to be found around the Hyde Park area, but also in the areas near the Thames river, but never south of it. See ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fiat Punto ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 4 Desirability = 2 (Uninteresting and common) Getaway Potential = 2 (Nippy, but far better to be found) The Punto is hardly the most stylish car in the game, it's sloped rear begs to be shunted so that its looks might be improved somehow. The Fiat badge is the most distinctive marking I can describe, so if you're confused which car is the Punto - look for the blue badge. Aside from the aesthetics, what you'll notice is that the Punto is actually quite nippy - it has instantly pleasing acceleration and its handling is good enough for you to weave through traffic. It soon reaches a lowly max speed however, and it's not the sort of car that hard men like Frank and Mark want to be seen driving. This is quite commonplace and found all over London. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Daihatsu Sirion ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 5 Desirability = 2 (Attractive, but far too common and average speed) Getaway Potential = 2 (Average ability and speed.) Like many of the cars in the game, the Sirion is what the designers add when they can't get the car they want in the game. This small car is commonly confused for the new mini, probably because of the front grill and small shape. It's clearly not the same motor however, and in reality, most of us wouldn't even think about driving this. It is quite nippy though, and handles well enough, but like all small cars, doesn't really power-slide which can be an invaluable technique at times. This seems to the most common vehicle in the game, bar buses and Taxis. If you drive around an area long enough, one should show up. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nissan Micra ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 5 Desirability = 1 (Ugly as sin, slow and very common) Getaway Potential = 1 (Not durable enough or fast enough for a good getaway) My least favourite car in the game, because it is arguably the most common (alongside the Sirion) and it is poor in just about every aspect. It's ugly, but distinct (has Micra badge on back) and should be your very last resort getaway car. It has good handling for weaving through traffic, but you'll probably be pushed into a bus shelter or the back of a lorry on the straights when you're being pursued so leave this alone. Very common in London. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Citroen Saxo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 4 Desirability = 2 (Common and average ability, poor top speed) Getaway Potential = 2 (Unpowered and too weak) Citroen's only contribution to the Getaway is pretty much similar to the other small cars, being nippy but slow overall. This doesn't seem to have much of a top speed and it won't take too many knocks before burning out. Found near Mayfair, Soho, and along the northern most road running East to West, plus plenty of other places. See ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= >> Coupes and sports motors -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MG ZT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 3 Desirability = 4 (Very fast, aesthetically pleasing) Getaway Potential = 3 (Quite a big car, prone to hitting traffic) The ZT is what happens when MG take the Rover 75 from their newly acquired Rover brand, and give it a seriously sporty modification. Think what Cosworth do to Focuses and Escorts, and you'll have some idea what to expect from this. This is a sleek beast with awesome alloys, styling and a nice rear spoiler. The car's engine and handling has been vastly improved and it compete with many of the other sporty motors in the game. It is quite durable, but with the extra speed comes higher impact crashes, so you'll still total it as fast as most other cars. This is a desirable car that is found in the more upmarket areas of London, especially City of London and around Hyde Park. See for more info. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nissan Skyline GT-R ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 2 Desirability = 4 (Very rare, very fast, aesthetically pleasing) Getaway Potential = 5 (Vroooooooooom..... and now he's gone) This black beast goes like shit off a shovel. It has paired round rear lights and a spoiler, plus a distinctive GTR badge on back. This is only driven by the Triads (usually around Piccadilly) and is black, but two white versions can also be found hidden away. If criticism were to be thrown at this splendid car, it is perhaps that it takes a lot to master its handling. It's not a small car and with all that power under the hood, you'll be forgiven for writing it off in no time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TVR Cerbera ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 1 Desirability = 5 (Extremely rare, very stylish, very fast) Getaway Potential = 5 (Speed is king) The TVR in the game is awesomely fast as well as being stylish. Found in the car lockup during one of Carter's missions. The Blackpool based car manufacturer seems to get its car in every game worth its salt, and there is little doubt that this is the favourite of many players. See for more info. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lexus SC430 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 2 Desirability = 3 (Quite attractrive + fast) Getaway Potential = 3 (Good all-round agility) This is the sporty Lexus that the Collins Gang drive. Looks a little like an Audi-TT which the designers had to replace. Whilst I admit it does have a good amount of pace and top speed, I don't find it especially inspiring and I I don't like the Collins Gang's castoffs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lotus Elite ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 3 Desirability = 3 (Great retro-styling, quite rare, fast) Getaway Potential = 3 (Very fast but hard to control) One of the many classic cars in the game, this Lotus is one of the most distinct cars in the game, having a 2 seater old sports car style body, and 2 long exhaust pipes sticking out the back. This has tremendous acceleration and top speed, but the handling is atrocious, and weaving through busy traffic and cornering at high speeds are two luxuries you'll have to go without, unless you don't mind constantly fighting to keep the car pointing in the right direction. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jensen SV8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 3 Desirability = 4 (Very stylish, very fast, only moderately common) Getaway Potential = 4 (Fast and has good maneouverability, but weak overall) The Jensen SV8 is a modern 2 seater sports car that was produced only a few years ago, and in any colour the customer wanted. However, this has very little in common with the older Jensen cars, it's basically the badge that has reused by another manufacturer in an attempt to cash in on the formerly popular brand. This is very distinct, being a soft-top sports car with rear lights arranged in groups of 3. It is one of the fastest non-hidden cars you'll find in the game and seems to handle quite well, though it'll be in the breakers yard in little time because of its light construction. See ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lotus M250 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 1 Desirability = 5 (Awesome looks, speed and agility, plus extremely rare) Getaway Potential = 5 (Speed and light steering, unfortunately weak.) Found in a garage along with a TVR during one of Carter's missions, this white Lotus is an extremely fast motor with amazing acceleration and awesome looks to boot. Suffers from weak durability, but the aim is avoid the traffic and not to hit it. Drive through the middle of the road or pavements to get more lastability out of it. In real life, the M250 has a 250BHP engine that delivers a top speed of 155mph (limited by electronics) and a 0-60mph of 5 seconds. It is designed to compete against the ever popular Porsche Boxster and BMW's Z3. See for more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Saab 9X Concept Car ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 1 Desirability = 4 Getaway Potential = 4 Found at Charlie's Warehouse during Carter's stealth mission there. Also see Hidden/Rare cars to find another location for this. Has a white, space-age design. With 300BHP, it's extremely fast. See ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Toyota MR2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 4 Desirability = 2 (Looks badly dated. Common) Getaway Potential = 3 (Fast) This is the Eighties version of the popular 2 seater sports car from Toyota. It is showing its age, looking rather box like and angular, but it makes up for the downfalls of its aesthetics by being very fast off the mark. It's top speed is quite good, and it corners ok, but it doesn't seem that strong. There is one advantage of this car however, and that is that it is mid-engined. Now whilst shunts to the front strangely still damage the engine, to actually set the car alight by shooting it, requires you hit the grills on the rear hood of the car. This makes it a little more difficult for cops and gangsters to damage with their guns (try shooting the car from a distance and finding how hard it is to burn) but they can still shoot your tyres. The MR2 is strangely common, although more numerous in eastern half of London or where the other older cars (and Range Rovers) are. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= >> Luxury cars -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rover 75 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 3 Desirability = 3 (Quite stylish, not too common, good speed) Getaway Potential = 3 (Fast, too big for its own good) MG Rover's top of the range car. This is sometimes mistaken for a Jag, although its nowhere near as refined as one. It's a long car, looks sophisticated but despite having a large engine, offers few thrills. The acceleration and top speed are as you'd expect - quite good, but you can usually half-inch a better motor than this. All Red version's of the R75 seem to have been bought by the Bethnal Green Mob so look out when you're travelling through Southwark and see one. Usually, you can find this car in the upmarket, posh areas - Bayswater Road, Mayfair etc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lexus IS200 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 4 Desirability = 3 (Fast, good agility, common) Getaway Potential = 3 (Fast) Lexus are serious competitor's to the BMW and Mercedes brands, and this saloon car is always reliable - being fast, fairly durable and has good handling. Unlike it's bigger brother, the IS430, this has more rear lights and looks sportier. This is common in many places, especially around Soho, Piccadilly and similar areas. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lexus IS430 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 3 Desirability = 4 (Quite rare, fast, tank-like durability) Getaway Potential = 3 (Good speed and durability at cost of agility) The IS430 is a large and luxurious motor, yet surprisingly curve free and slightly brick-like in styling. The rear has no markings on back other than the Lexus Logo (and the lights obviously). It is extremely durable and has a monster 400BHP under the hood. So it's fast and powerful, but at the expense of agility and you'll often have to punch your way through traffic, rather than diligently weaving through. This is what the Bethnal Green Mob cruise around in when they're not in their Rover's. Their version is white/cream colour and can often been seen well in advance, so do a U-turn if you must to avoid them. This can also be found in Soho and wealthier areas, often in a variety of Green shades. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brabus SL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 2 Desirability = 4 (Very fast. Uncommon.) Getaway Potential = 4 (Speed + agility) Take the Merc S500L, give it to a manufacturer that tunes and tweaks cars, let them replace the badge with one of their own, then stick it in the game. The result? A super-charged Merc with the Brabus badge. This is the Yardies' second choice car, usually encoutered towards the end of the game, or down the less run down areas of their territory in the NE of the map. This is one of the fastest cars in the game, and with 4 exhaust pipes, sure looks the business. See ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= >> Other cars -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Honda Civic ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 2 Desirability = 3 (Fast. Triad's castoff. Not as nice as Skyline) Getaway Potential = 4 (Speed + agility) You'll find the Triads favour this car during the onset of the game, but tend to ditch this for the Skyline later on, and in Free-roaming mode especially. This isn't the hatch version of the ever popular car, but appears to be the coupe. It has diamond-esque shaped rear lights. One can be found in the Carpark in China-town during Free-roam mode but only the Triads can be found driving this on the roads (unless you nick their car). It is reasonably fast and agile but isn't one of my favourites. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Renault Laguna (Estate) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 4 Desirability = 1 (Who honestly wants an estate car?) Getaway Potential = 2 (Average agility, marked down for estate factor) The Laguna estate car favours the family man, but it has enough speed for criminal usage too. Surprisingly fast, although not overly, but it looks too boring and mundane being an estate that you never really want to get in it. It is common in most parts of London. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Saab 900 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 4 Desirability = 2 (Poor aesthetics, common) Getaway Potential = 3 (Quite fast) Classic Swedish car. Looks crap, but it is quite fast. Often found near Charlie's warehouse and other downmarket areas. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Saab 9-3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 3 Desirability = 3 (Average in most areas) Getaway Potential = 3 (Quite fast) Modern successor to the 900 series. Looks better and has a fair bit of grunt under the bonnet. Most likely to be found towards the western half of the map. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Honda Accord ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 3 Desirability = 1 (Looks like a box on wheels.) Getaway Potential = 2 (Bulky. Average speed + agility) Late Eighties version of this saloon. Quite durable. Often comes in pale green or blue colour. Found in abundance near Tower Bridge area and S. of Thames. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Peugeot 306 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 4 Desirability = 2 (Very common. Only average speed + agility) Getaway Potential = 2 (Some speed + agility) Quite nippy, available just about everywhere (although not in the areas S. of the Thames). For some some reason, every single 306 in London has been abroad - notice the GB travel sticker on the back. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jensen Interceptor (MK II/III) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 3 Desirability = 3 (Love/hate looks. Quite rare. Very fast.) Getaway Potential = 3 (Good speed but can you keep it from crashing?) The Interceptor is a classic motor from the Jensen stable, and a car that went through many incarnations. The one in the Getaway is perhaps the last of those. It has a distinctive retro styling, with a huge rear windscreen and black roof. It has excellent acceleration, but it's top speed is bettered by cars such as the TVR and Skyline. It's cornering ability and durability is average. Found near Snow Hill area and the roundabouts in the Barbican region, as well as north in the King's cross area. See ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rover 2000 (P6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 3 Desirability = 1 (Ugly and below par agility and speed) Getaway Potential = 2 (There are far better cars out there) The Rover 2000 is a saloon car heralding from the 1960s/70s. It certainly has a loyal following, even today, and serves as alternative retro car to the Interceptor in the game, being found in exactly the same areas as the Jensen. It isn't as fast, and it's acceleration is worse, plus I don't like its particular styling. Not the best choice of Getaway car in the game. (Thanks to Razo for the name). See for more info. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rover SD1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 3 Desirability = 2 (Old and only average speed) Getaway Potential = 3 (Some speed + cornering ability) Another retro car, the Rover SD1 was built during the 1970's-80's and is a 5 door hatchback. There are two versions in the game, this being the standard, 3.5L non-customised version, hence has no spoiler. Aesthetically, it is a little Capri-esque in design (perhaps an alternative to the Ford Team Soho didn't have permission to include). It has average speed and ability. Also, it only seems to be common in the less upmarket areas, such as south of the Thames (Bethnal Mob area) and NE (Yardie Territory). I do admit that I like this car in black. See ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rover SD1 Yardie Version ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Availability = 2 Desirability = 3 (Good looks, quite uncommon) Getaway Potential = 3 (Quite fast, but faster cars are out there)
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