Highlights

  • GTA Online offers players a wide variety of vehicles to steal, ranging from fast cars to luxury coupes and motorcycles.
  • Some stolen vehicles can be sold for quick cash, while others are best kept for personal use and customization.
  • While players cannot keep and sell other players' cars, they can steal and enjoy the fun and thrill of using stolen vehicles in the game.

For new players of GTA Online, there may be excitement in the limitless opportunities awaiting them in the virtual world of Los Santos. A great starting point in GTA Online will be to get some wheels, and the best way to do that is through the many vehicles sitting idly by in the streets, or ones that are already taken by civilians.

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The best cars to steal in GTA Online can vary from the price they can be sold at, to the speed that they have. These are some of the best cars that players need to steal in GTA Online to begin their first steps as a criminal mastermind.

Updated March 4, 2024, by Jake Fillery: Stealing the best vehicles in GTA Online can not only net players a great profit but also provide them with a fast car that they can use in future endeavors or just once for a quick getaway. GTA Online is brimming with activity and opportunity, and players are free to purchase and steal some amazingly fast cars, as well as take them for a joyride provided that the car isn't locked or heavily guarded. Whether it's stealing from the military, police, civilians, or other players, test drive the fastest cars in GTA Online by stealing them to save money, and maybe make some.

13 Grotti Vigilante

Top Speed: 147 MPH

GTA Online Vigilante
  • Location: Left on the Street by Other Players
  • Cannot be Sold

Speed

Acceleration

Braking

Handling

72.43

65.00

20.00

63.64

It's not a secret that the Vigilante is based on Batman's Batmobile. The Vigilante is one of the best cars to steal from other players, as it goes ridiculously fast, and when players purchase armor for the vehicle, it can act like a tank, smashing through other vehicles, and turning them to dust, especially when players use the boost function. The Vigilante is a grand vehicle, one that only the rich can afford, so why not steal it?

Players will need to be lucky and hope that others in their session are rocking a Vigilante, and have not bothered to keep the car locked to strangers. Jumping into a Vigilante and using the rocket boost function up a hill can send players flying, and the homing rockets make threatening vehicles null and void, providing an expensive joyride to players in need of excitement.

12 Benefactor Schwartzer

Top Speed: 117 MPH

Benefactor Schwartzer
  • Location: Downtown Los Santos, La Spada, Aguja Street, La Puerta, Vespucci Beach
  • Sold for $8,000

Speed

Acceleration

Braking

Handling

78.87

72.50

30.00

69.70

A rare sight indeed, the Benefactor Schwartzer is now a car that can only be obtained through thievery and for keen eyes, as it was delisted as of June 13, 2023, meaning it cannot be purchased. Players will have to look hard for this car, and it's pretty impressive if they can find one, since not only is it a rare car located on the streets, but it's also fairly customizable both visually and in terms of how it drives.

The Benefactor Schwartzer is a great car for those who know what to look for, and players can spend a great deal of time and care in making the vehicle something they would want to be seen in. Whilst it's no Vigilante or supercar, it will get the job done, and with relative fashion too.

11 P-996 Lazer

Top Speed: 195 MPH

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  • Location: Fort Zancudo
  • Cannot be Sold

Speed

Acceleration

Braking

Handling

83.50

93.00

86.67

75.00

It's technically cheating, since this vehicle isn't exactly a car, but everyone needs to steal a military jet and cross it off their bucket list. One of the many joys of GTA Online is the endless fun that can be had, so jumping into Fort Zancudo and going for a joyride in a jet, with other jets and tanks and 5-stars on the police radar is a thrill like no other, especially when players can see how fast and free the air can be.

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Players can use an assortment of weapons, from the targeting missiles to the cannons, providing hellfire from above. Players can take this jet to Los Santos and have a field day with the weapon capabilities, or simply enjoy the thrills of the sky and do some barrel rolls before ejecting from the vessel. Whatever players choose, the P-996 Lazer is a must-steal, even if it will draw the ire of other players and the military.

10 Vapid Police Cruiser

Top Speed: 109.25 MPH

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  • Locations: Police Stations, Patrolling Los Santos, Calling 911
  • Cannot be Sold

Speed

Acceleration

Braking

Handling

80.48

75.00

40.00

77.88

Whilst the Vapid Police Cruiser is not exactly a vehicle that players can keep, it’s certainly one that can provide players with a bout of fun. There are many different varieties of police cars in GTA Online, and the Los Santos Police Department will not know what to do when an army of citizens with a walking arsenal of weapons decides to take their cruisers out for a joy ride. Since players cannot sell them, or store them, these vehicles should only be used for fun, and for intense getaways.

The Vapid Police Cruiser is the fastest of the bunch and can have 4 players inside, including the driver. Even better, players can use this vehicle to roleplay as a cop if they so seek, and they can use the sirens and horn for some special effects that other cars lack. The only downside of this vehicle is players cannot keep or customize it, and the fact it cannot be sold makes for a shame, but an understandable one.

9 Ubermacht Zion

Top Speed: 117 MPH

Ubermacht Zion
  • Locations: Rockford Hills, The Families, Del Perro Pier, Vespucci Beach
  • Can be Sold for $6,000

Speed

Acceleration

Braking

Handling

77.80

55.00

30.00

78.79

Sometimes located during traffic, the Ubermacht Zion may be a common enough car to look at, but it has some pretty solid stats to make it a good car that’s worth taking. Players should take the Ubermacht Zion if they see it, regardless of whether someone is inside. The car has some pretty decent stats, and the 2 seater can be driven at pretty fast speeds.

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Whilst players won’t get a great profit from selling this vehicle, it truly excels in being a vehicle that can be stolen, just to bring back home. This is a vehicle players can store, and upgrade from Los Santos Customs, providing more modifications to further increase their potential fast car in GTA Online.

8 Karin Sultan

Top Speed: 115.75 MPH

Karin Sultan
  • Locations: Harmony, La Mesa, Strawberry, Senora Freeway, Larry's RV Sales
  • Can be Sold for $1,200

Speed

Acceleration

Braking

Handling

77.80

65.00

13.33

71.21

The Karin Sultan isn’t exactly the most attractive vehicle, considering it’s a 4 seated Sports Car, but that doesn’t stop it from being something new players should obtain. There’s a decent speed from the Sultan, with the top range of speed reaching 115.75 MPH.

The Sultan is a rather common spawn around GTA Online, which makes it a great car to steal since players won’t have to keep their eyes peeled so much, although it's a car not worth the retail price. The locations of the Sultan are as follows: Harmony, La Mesa, Strawberry, Senora Freeway, and Larry’s RV Sales.

7 Lampadati Felon

Top Speed: 113.75 MPH

Lampadati Felon
  • Locations: Rockford Hills, Vinewood Hills
  • Can be Sold for $9,000

Speed

Acceleration

Braking

Handling

77.80

60.00

30.00

77.27

One of the luxury Coupes in GTA Online is the Lampadati Felon, a vehicle that can be found and sold for $9,000. It’s a great payday just for finding a car off the street, although the owner of the said vehicle probably won’t be too happy that a car worth $90,000 was stolen and sold for a tenth of that price, although that quick money is great to help with things before a mission.

Players can search for the Lampadati Felon in Rockford Hills and Vinewood Hills, two wealthy areas. The average stats and top speed of 113.75 MPH make it a decent starting car, but players can still sell it for quick cash.

6 Übermacht Oracle

Top Speed: 115 MPH

bermacht Oracle
  • Location: Urban Los Santos
  • Can be Sold for $8,000

Speed

Acceleration

Braking

Handling

80.48

67.50

30.00

68.18

Within Urban Los Santos, players will be able to find the Übermacht Oracle. This 4-seated Coupe can be found on the streets, saving them $80,000 in the process since they won’t be buying it. Selling this car will also give them $8,000 which is a great sum of money for a simple action.

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The top speed of the Oracle is 115 MPH, and the other statistics of speed, acceleration, braking, and handling are all fairly consistent, which will allow players to truly enjoy what German engineering is capable of as they speed through the streets of Los Santos.

5 Benefactor Dubsta 2

Top Speed: 102 MPH

Dubsta 2
  • Locations: Union Depository, Mission Row Police Station, Eclipse Boulevard, Vinewood Boulevard, Boulevard Del Perro, Cassidy Creek Bridge
  • Can be Sold for $7,000

Speed

Acceleration

Braking

Handling

75.12

50.00

26.67

65.15

For players with plenty of friends, or room, the Dubsta 2 is a great SUV for them, especially when it can be taken straight off of the street and directly into their garage or property. The Dubsta 2 spawns near the Los Santos Customs in Burtin.

With 4 seats, players can cruise around Los Santos together, as long as an Oppressor MK2 isn’t on its way to ruin the fun. Even though this vehicle has a maximum speed of 102 MPH and great off-road handling, it’s hard for any vehicle to outrun a heat-seeking missile.

4 Pegassi Bati 801

Top Speed: 135 MPH

pegassi bati 801
  • Locations: La Puerta, Sanders Motorcycles, Mission Row
  • Can be Sold for $9,000

Speed

Acceleration

Braking

Handling

80.48

75.00

46.67

70.30

The Bati 801 may be an outlier for the fact that it is a motorcycle, but it needs mentioning considering just how good of a bike it is. The Bati 801 is relatively cheap but can be found in La Puerta and Sanders Motorcycles, Mission Row.

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The Bati 801 is still one of the best motorcycles in GTA Online, and if players do not have one yet, then they should take one off the street the next time they see it. Motorcycles unlock new fun, with exciting opportunities to take to the skies and weave between cars and buildings.

3 Sentinel XS

Top Speed: 137.75 MPH

Sentinel XS
  • Locations: Rockford Hills, Vinewood Hills, Del Perro Pier
  • Can be Sold for $6,000

Speed

Acceleration

Braking

Handling

76.19

52.50

30.00

74.24

The Sentinel XS is a great vehicle that can be stolen in GTA Online. This Coupe vehicle spawns in Rockford Hills, Vinewood Hills, and Del Perro Pier. By stealing this car, players are saving themselves the purchase price of $60,000, and they can even sell the vehicle off the street for $6,000, It is not the most expensive in GTA Online, but a start.

With a top speed of 117.25 MPH and a stylish design for modern car enjoyers, the Sentinel XS has great potential, especially for next-gen console owners. Players of GTA Online for PS5 and Xbox Series S/X can spend $1,305,3000 to invest in the HSW Performance Upgrades in this vehicle to reach speeds of up to 137.75 MPH.

2 Dominator

Top Speed: 120.25 MPH

Vapid Dominator
  • Location: Pillbox Hill, Rockford Hills, Los Santos International Airport
  • Can be Sold for $3,500

Speed

Acceleration

Braking

Handling

77.80

72.50

26.67

68.18

Muscle cars are always a great find on the streets of Los Santos. They’re a great introduction to vehicles in the game, as they feature unique handling and braking to other cars. One of the most common finds is the Dominator, a car that can be found around Pillbox Hill.

It’s a quick bout of cash if players get the Dominator, as they will earn $3,500 just for stealing and selling it. It's not too frustrating to find in GTA Online. Alternatively, it’s a great car to keep for its look and the fact that it can reach a top speed of 120.25 MPH.

1 Ocelot F620

Top Speed: 117.50 MPH

Ocelot F620
  • Locations: Del Perro Pier, Galileo Observatory, Burton
  • Can be Sold for $8,000

Speed

Acceleration

Braking

Handling

77.80

60.00

30.00

75.76

The appearance of this Coupe gives off the energy of a successful GTA Online player. The car itself is worth $80,000 which is a fairly expensive vehicle just to be roaming around the streets of Los Santos with the doors unlocked and keys in the ignition. It's a decent car in an ongoing list of important GTA Online updates.

It’s a fairly nice-looking car that players can either keep to utilize the top speed of 117.50 MPH or sell to Los Santos Customs for up to $8,000. That may not be much, but for a vehicle located rather easily through Del Perro Pier, Galileo Observatory, and Burton, it’s best to keep one's eyes peeled.

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Grand Theft Auto Online

Released
October 1, 2013
Developer(s)
Rockstar North
Genre(s)
Open-World , Action