If you’re new to GTA Online, or just coming back ahead of the GTA 6 release date, you might want to know the best first purchases. Joining, or rejoining, the game can feel a bit overwhelming due to its size and the number of regular updates GTA Online has had since its release in 2013. While it might be tempting to fill a garage with supercars, there are several purchases you should focus on that might help to increase your GTA$ rather than drain it.
After you’ve read through our GTA Online beginner tips, you’ll want to check out our breakdown of the best early purchases, what they do, how much they cost, and where to buy them.
Armored Kuruma
- Price: $698,250
- Where to buy: Southern San Andreas Super Autos
This heavily-armored sports car adds an additional layer of protection against incoming gunfire, making it an effective PvE mission vehicle. Difficult early missions will become safer as a result of the armored protection, and it can absorb most incoming NPC fire thanks to the roof and cabin bulletproof panels. It has bulletproof windows and protective frames over the lights for additional protection.
Acid Lab
- Price: $750,000
- Where to buy: Freakshop
The Acid Lab is actually an upgrade for the 6×6 Brickade. To get the Brickade, you’ll need to complete the First Dose missions, and then it’s unlocked for free. If you don’t want to do that, you can purchase the Brickade for $1,450,000 from Warstock Cache and Carry. Then, use the Freakshop interaction area to purchase the Acid Lab upgrade for $750,000. This mobile drug production business will generate passive income, making it one of the best early purchases if you’re looking to make money fast.
