No – You Cannot Sell the Thruster Jetpack in GTA Online After Purchase
As an avid GTA fan and content creator, one of the most common vehicle questions I see is "can I sell the Mammoth Thruster jetpack?". The short answer is no, you cannot sell or delete the Thruster once acquired in GTA Online.
This permanent nature understandably gives some players pause when considering the $3,830,400 -$5,552,500 price tag. Let‘s discuss why we‘re stuck with it, performance comparisons to alternatives, and whether the Thruster is ultimately worth buying.
Why You Can Never Sell GTA Vehicles Like The Thruster
The Mammoth Thruster joins a niche club of GTA Online vehicles classified as "Special Vehicles". Once stored in their respective facilities, special vehicles cannot be sold or otherwise disposed of.
While Rockstar has never publicly commented, design choice theories include:
- Encouraging Commitment: Prevent constantly trading for newest content
- Gameplay Balance: Stop acquiring high-end vehicles too easily
- Realism: Certain advanced vehicles would have permanent contracts
Specialized storage rules further cement the idea of military-grade hardware not just being discarded once acquired.
Ultimately, the permanence injects strategy around purchasing these pricier vehicles upfront – let‘s evaluate if that huge Thruster outlay is justified.
How The Thruster‘s Performance Stacks Up
Thanks to dedicated fan testing and research, we can accurately compare the Thruster jetpack to alternatives like the ubiquitous Oppressor Mk II:
| Vehicle | Top Speed | Maneuverability | Missile Accuracy | Countermeasures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thruster | 124 mph | Average | Low | Flares |
| Oppressor Mk II | 130 mph | Excellent | High | Flares |
Additionally, the $3.8 million Thruster suffers in affordability compared to the Mk II‘s massively reduced $1.9 million discounted trade price.
For navigating Los Santos efficiently, the Oppressor wins hands-down on performance and value. The Thruster does feature unique vertical takeoff and landing capabilities though – a key consideration for kerbal space program enthusiasts!
Tips For Saving Money On Other GTA Online Vehicles
Beyond the Oppressor Mk II, plenty of rides offer trade prices by completing specific missions:
- Pegassi Oppressor – Complete 5 Gunrunning Source missions
- Truffade Nero – Complete Triple Threat for 1.4 million off
- Coil Rocket Voltic – Complete Data Breaches for 800k off
I‘d recommend researching requirements before purchases to maximize savings! Patience pays off.
Owning And Operating The Thruster Jetpack
Once acquired, the Thruster must be stored and customized in your Facility‘s Vehicle Workshop for full functionality.
In the air, while considerably slower than jets, the Thruster is decently nimble with practice. VTOL earns niche landing capabilities other aircraft lack – balancing on the Maze Bank tower, anybody?
Maintenance fees seem negligible at just $200 every in-game day. With $6 million in the Los Santos economy, that would take 100 real-life hours to recoup!
Final Verdict: Should You Buy The Mammoth Thruster?
Only acquire the Thruster if you have in-game millions to spare, and desire a unique novelty vehicle for messing around. It can provide escaping police choppers and landing practically anywhere.
But objectively – between price, performance and no resale value – there are far better ways to spend your hard-earned GTA$!
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