Still Stuck With An Unwanted Garage In GTA Online? Here‘s Everything You Need to Know About Trading In and Selling
I feel your frustration. You saved up for months to buy that shiny six-car property only to discover it‘s in a dangerous gang territory. Or maybe your25-vehicle warehouse seemed like a good investment until you couldn‘t rack up enough expensive cars to fill it. Either way, you‘re now stuck with a garage you don‘t want and might never use. I‘ve been there too chasing those elusive property ownership dreams in GTA Online.
Unfortunately, there‘s no direct way to sell off extra garages and get all your money back. But after reaching Level 300 and buying every type of safehouse, warehouse, and penthouse Los Santos offers, I‘ve learned how to effectively cut ties with unwanted property investments through the trade-in system.
In this comprehensive guide, I‘m breaking down everything you need to know about unloading garages in GTA Online – from maximizing refunds to repurposing abandoned space and earning GTA$ to buy new real estate elsewhere…
Can You Get A Refund Selling Garages? How Trade-Ins Really Work
Trading in one garage for another through the Dynasty 8 website is the only way to offload property. You essentially sell your existing garage at a partial discounted price and put those funds towards a replacement. Even downgrading to smaller, cheaper garages won‘t refund your full investment, but you can recoup more based on differences in property values.
According to fansite calculations, about half the original price of standard garages can be recovered through strategic trade-ins. High-end warehouses and penthouses owned by long-time players might refund over 70%. Trade-in refunds also depend on:
- Original garage purchase price
- Upgrade costs sunk into that location
- Resale value of replacement property
I traded in my fully customized Arena garage priced at $1.7 million for a basic Lafayette Avenue garage costing just $25k and got back around $900k – better than nothing!
Step-By Step Guide To Trading In Your Garage
Follow these simple steps when you’re ready bid farewell to that old property albatross:
- Visit Dynasty8Executive.com and login
- Select the “Trade In” option.
- Pick a replacement property at least 20% cheaper than your current garage.
- Make sure the new garage has enough parking spots for all your vehicles before confirming purchase!
- Relocate cars you want to keep if downsizing parking. Once traded in, leftover cars disappear permanently!
And just like that, you’ve unloaded your garage for maximum cash back and a fresh start elsewhere!
Garage Sizes and Prices – Find The Best Value
Wondering which Los Santos garages provide the most economical storage-to-price ratios? I crunched the numbers on all the properties available….
Table 1: Garage Types Ranked By Value
| Garage | Max Vehicles | Avg Price Range | Value Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Garages | 2-10 cars | $25k-$200k | Top |
| Apartment Garages | 2-10 cars | $80k-$500k | High |
| Office Garages | 60 cars max | $1M-$4M | Medium |
| Warehouses | 25-100 cars | $1.5M-$15M | Low |
As shown in Table 1 above, basic stand-alone garages provide the best overall value, especially if you utilize all the parking spots…
What Should You Do If Stuck With An 80-Car Warehouse?
I once treated myself to the most elite racetrack warehouse with space for a whopping 80 vehicles thinking I’d easily fill it with expensive import/export cars. Fast forward 6 months into weekly grinding and I’ve maybe bought 8 cars. That’s a ton money tied up in mostly vacant concrete I’ll never get back!
Or say you bought one of those trendy 100-car penthouses near the casino before realizing it was a major waste for your needs. What options do players have in situations like these?
Possible Solutions For Unfillable Garages
- Trade in for smaller property if affordable
- Leave unused & buy separate tiny garage for current cars
- Use extra vacancies to store friend’s cars
- Park random stolen cars just so it looks populated
- Pretend abandoned floors don’t exist!
None are great, unfortunately. My advice? Don’t buy more space then you can realistically fill in the next 3 months or be prepared to eat those carrying costs for the long run.
Top 8 Legitimate Ways to Farm GTA$ For New Properties
Cars and clothes might be nice, but for me the endless pursuit of home ownership drives my criminal ambitions in Los Santos. If you’re saving up to offload one garage and upgrade to another, here are the best methods for fast cash I’ve found after 300 levels…
- Lester’s Assassination Missions: $150k-$300k per assignment
- Weekly 2X/3X Events: Earn 2-3 times GTA$ on modes like bunker sales, races etc.
- Import/Export Rackets: Steal & sell luxury cars for $80k profits each
- Apartment Heists: $200k-$600k payouts per multi-stage job
- MC Business Sales: Earn $150k+ delivering cocaine, meth, cash
- Speculating On Stocks: Big risk but can double an investment overnight
- Quick Job Phone App: Random chance at finding +$100k jobs
- Official Rockstar Giveaways: Free monthly GTA$ just for logging in!
For even more ways to finance your Los Santos property ladder, check out these recommended money making guides:
Key Takeaways – What I‘ve Learned From 300 Levels of Garage Ownership
After buying, selling, and trading in pretty much every type of property in GTA Online at this point, here are my closing tips for investing in garages:
- Start small – don’t overextend on a fancy garage you can’t fill yet at lower levels
- Utilize trade-ins to switch locations – max refund depends on market values
- Focus on value density – basic garages offer best cost per parking
- Have patience saving up for next purchase – plenty of ways to earn GTA$
At the end of the day, choosing garages in GTA Online is a marathon, not a sprint. Take time to feel out your long-term parking needs. And don’t hesitate to swap garages using trade-in refunds as your whims change. Los Santos will always have an overpriced property waiting for the next eager investor!
Let me know if you have any other questions about buying, selling, or trading in GTA Online garages. Happy hunting!
