San Andreas boasts over 180 different types of vehicles! |
The speed, durability and rarity (chances of the vehicle showing up) varies quite a bit in San Andreas. Some vehicles only appear in certain parts of San Andreas (such as the Ranger, which is limited to the boondocks of the state), while others are common throughout San Andreas.
Figuring out what vehicles appear where is easy as pie thanks to the SAM system. Simply click on Locate on SAM! to be directed to the San Andreas Map page, with the proper filters applied - this lets you find anything in a snap.
Transportation of every type has always been at the core of the Grand Theft Auto series, with every vehicle based on a complex physics model, tuned to maximize fun and minimize player aggravation. The residents of the Grand Theft Auto universe have always had many choices of how to travel around, from boats to planes to helicopters to motorbikes, with the player free to "borrow" any of these at any time.
San Andreas not only expands on the types of vehicles available with additions such as BMX bikes, monster trucks and even Go-Karts, but every type of vehicle has been rebuilt, refined and greatly improved. Each vehicle handles uniquely - each of the cars available in the game has a different physics model that defines how they accelerate, brake, turn, and interact with the world around them. While some cars are built for long trips on the state's freeways, some really shine on the steep hills of San Fierro, and others only hold their own in the grassy fields between Los Santos and Las Venturas.
You can equip certain cars with Nitrous Oxide, giving CJ's ride a little more speed in sticky situations. In order to add nitrous you need to pull into a local Mod Garage where you will be given a choice of how much nitrous you want. Cost of nitrous is dependent upon the size of the bottle/number of charges. Once CJ purchases the desired amount a canister appears in the back seat of his ride or in the trunk and the canister gets bigger with the number of charges purchased. Equipped with N2O it's time to hit the streets for some real high-speed action.
Engage the nitrous, and watch as the world blurs past you as your speed increases dramatically and CJ's tailpipe(s) glow with a fiery blue exhaust, complete with particle effects sparking off the back. On average nitrous lasts about 10-15 seconds, and during that time CJ's momentum can carry him through destructible objects that he normally wouldn't be able to crash through if he was going at a normal speed. Once CJ's nitrous has expired it generally takes about 60 seconds for the next charge to rest and be ready to burn.
The following list of vehicles are divided up into categories for easier navigation. Mouse over each title for a description of it's contents. Images will be added for all the vehicles in due time.
ADMIRAL
Typical Patron: Airstrip workers, Middle Class, Mafia
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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ALPHA
Typical Patron: Wealthy
Sex Appeal: Superb
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BANSHEE
Typical Patron: Wealthy
Sex Appeal: Superb
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BLADE
Typical Patron: Criminals, San Fierro Rifa
Sex Appeal: Superb
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BLISTA COMPACT
Typical Patron: Airstrip workers, Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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BRAVURA
Typical Patron: Majority (except Wealthy)
Sex Appeal: Minimal
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BROADWAY
Typical Patron: Wealthy, Varios Los Aztecas
Sex Appeal: Minimal
*Enables Pimping sub-missions*
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BUCCANEER
Typical Patron: Da Nang Boys
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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BUFFALO
Typical Patron: Club goers, Entertainers
Sex Appeal: Superb
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BULLET
Typical Patron: Entertainers
Sex Appeal: Superb
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CABBIE
Typical Patron: Taxi Driver
Sex Appeal: Moderate
*Enables Taxi Driver sub-missions*
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CADRONA
Typical Patron: Airstrip workers, Beach Goers, Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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CHEETAH
Typical Patron: Wealthy
Sex Appeal: Superb
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CLOVER
Typical Patron: Poor, Criminals
Sex Appeal: Minimal
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CLUB
Typical Patron: Club Goers, Entertainers
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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COMET
Typical Patron: Wealthy
Sex Appeal: Superb
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ELEGANT
Typical Patron: Business, Wealthy, Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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ELEGY
Typical Patron: Wealthy, Triad
Sex Appeal: Superb
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EMPEROR
Typical Patron: Airstrip workers, Wealthy, Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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ESPERANTO
Typical Patron: Poor
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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EUROS
Typical Patron: Wealthy, Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Superb
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FELTZER
Typical Patron: Business, Mafia
Sex Appeal: Superb
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FLASH
Typical Patron: Club Goers, Entertainers
Sex Appeal: Superb
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FORTUNE
Typical Patron: Business, Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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GLENDALE
Typical Patron: Beach Goers, Varios Los Aztecas
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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GREENWOOD
Typical Patron: Poor, The Families
Sex Appeal: Minimal
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HERMES
Typical Patron: Poor, Varios Los Aztecas, Los Santos Vagos
Sex Appeal: Superb
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HUNTLEY
Typical Patron: Business, Wealthy
Sex Appeal: Superb
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HUSTLER
Typical Patron: Entertainers
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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INFERNUS
Typical Patron: Wealthy
Sex Appeal: Superb
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INTRUDER
Typical Patron: Poor
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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JESTER
Typical Patron: Wealthy
Sex Appeal: Superb
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LANDSTALKER
Typical Patron: Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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MAJESTIC
Typical Patron: Ballas
Sex Appeal: Minimal
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MANANA
Typical Patron: Da Nang Boys
Sex Appeal: Miniscule
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MERIT
Typical Patron: Club Goers
Sex Appeal: Superb
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MESA
Typical Patron: Beach Goers
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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NEBULA
Typical Patron: Airstrip workers, Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Minimal
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OCEANIC
Typical Patron: Beach Goers, Los Santos Vagos
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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PERENNIAL
Typical Patron: Hookers & Criminals
Sex Appeal: Minimal
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PHOENIX
Typical Patron: Wealthy
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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PICADOR
Typical Patron: Middle Class, Poor
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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PREMIER
Typical Patron: Business, Wealthy, Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Superb
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PREVION
Typical Patron: Airstrip workers, Beach Goers, Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Minimal
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PRIMO
Typical Patron: Beach Goers, Middle Class, Poor
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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RANCHER
Typical Patron: Beach Goers, Desert residents, Dealers
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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REGINA
Typical Patron: Poor
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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REMINGTON
Typical Patron: Poor
Sex Appeal: Superb
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ROMERO (HEARSE)
Typical Patron: Romero driver
Sex Appeal: Minimal
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SABRE
Typical Patron: Poor, San Fierro Rifa
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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SAVANNA
Typical Patron: Families
Sex Appeal: Minimal
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SENTINEL
Typical Patron: Business, Middle Class, Mafia
Sex Appeal: Superb
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SLAMVAN
Typical Patron: Wealthy
Sex Appeal: Superb
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SOLAIR
Typical Patron: Airstrip workers, Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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STALLION
Typical Patron: Poor, San Fierro Rifa
Sex Appeal: Minimal
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STRATTFORD
Typical Patron: Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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STRATUM
Typical Patron: Airstrip workers, Wealthy, Middle Class, Triad
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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STRETCH
Typical Patron: Entertainers & Chauffeur
Sex Appeal: Superb
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SULTAN
Typical Patron: Club Goers, Entertainers, Triad
Sex Appeal: Superb
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SUNRISE
Typical Patron: Airstrip workers, Beach Goers, Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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SUPER GT
Typical Patron: Wealthy
Sex Appeal: Superb
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TAHOMA
Typical Patron: Middle Class, Poor, Ballas
Sex Appeal: Superb
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TAMPA
Typical Patron: Da Nang Boys
Sex Appeal: Minimal
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TAXI
Typical Patron: Taxi Driver
Sex Appeal: Moderate
*Enables Taxi Driver sub-mission*
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TORNADO
Typical Patron: Middle Class, Los Santos Vagos
Sex Appeal: Minimal
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TURISMO
Typical Patron: Entertainers
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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URANUS
Typical Patron: Airstrip workers
Sex Appeal: Superb
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VINCENT
Typical Patron: Airstrip workers, Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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VIRGO
Typical Patron: Poor
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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VOODOO
Typical Patron: Families
Sex Appeal: Minimal
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WASHINGTON
Typical Patron: Airstrip workers, Beach Goers, Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Superb
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WILLARD
Typical Patron: Poor
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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WINDSOR
Typical Patron: Wealthy
Sex Appeal: Superb
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ZR350
Typical Patron: Business, Wealthy
Sex Appeal: Superb
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MOONBEAM
Typical Patron: Poor
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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CAMPER
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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JOURNEY
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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BENSON
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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BERKLEY VAN
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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BOBCAT
Typical Patron: Worker, Middle Class, Poor
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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BOXVILLE
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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BLACK BOXVILLE
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
*Enables Burglary sub-mission*
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BURRITO
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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MULE
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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PONY
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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RUMPO
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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SADLER
Typical Patron: Poor
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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WALTON
Typical Patron: Desert residents, Farmers
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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YANKEE
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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YOSEMITE
Typical Patron: Airstrip workers, Beach Goers, Middle Class
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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DFT30
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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DUNE
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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FLATBED
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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LINE RUNNER
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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PACKER
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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ROAD TRAIN
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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TANKER
Typical Patron: Worker
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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STADIUM EVENT VEHICLES: |
BLOODRING BANGER
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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HOTKNIFE
Sex Appeal: Superb
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HOTRING RACER
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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SANDKING
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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TRANSIT VEHICLES: |
BUS
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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COACH
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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TRAINS: |
FREIGHT TRAIN
Sex Appeal: N/A
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BROWN STREAK RAILROAD
Sex Appeal: N/A
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CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES: |
DOZER
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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DUMPER
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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CEMENT TRUCK
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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PUBLIC WORKS: |
BAGGAGE HANDLER
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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TUG
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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TRASHMASTER
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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UTILITY VAN
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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SWEEPER
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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TOW TRUCK
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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MILITARY: |
PATRIOT
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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BARRACKS
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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JETPACK
Sex Appeal: ???
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R/C VEHICLES: |
RC BANDIT
Sex Appeal: N/A
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RC BARON
Sex Appeal: N/A
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RC GOBLIN
Sex Appeal: N/A
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RC TIGER
Sex Appeal: N/A
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OFF ROAD: |
BANDITO
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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BF INJECTION
Sex Appeal: Superb
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QUAD
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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COMBINE HARVESTER
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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TRACTOR
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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MISCELLANEOUS: |
HOTDOG
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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MR. WHOOPEE
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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NEWS VAN
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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TOP FUN VAN
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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FORKLIFT
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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KART
Sex Appeal: Minimal
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LAWN MOWER
Sex Appeal: Moderate
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