STRETCH ⭐ Import | Export // Pike Creek List ⭐ GRAND THEFT AUTO III • The Definitive Edition

Summary

The Stretch is that luxury car everyone spots and wishes they were driving, with its sleek design based on real-life cars like the BMW E34, BMW E39, Mitsubishi Diamante, and Lincoln Town Car Gen III. It’s got a distinct presence in Grand Theft Auto 3: The Definitive Edition. Spotting this car and whipping it around Liberty City has a certain prestige.

Knowing where the Stretch hangs out makes your life a whole lot easier. Staunton Island is the main place to hunt them down. Seems like there’s always one parked around the Liberty Tree car park, and along the road leading to the Callahan Bridge. You’ve got to be quick, though—they’re hot property. Torrington’s another good spot, and you’ll sometimes see them cruising through the streets of Shoreside Vale.

Part of what makes searching for the Stretch exciting is its unique size and shape. It’s not like the usual cars you might grab; there’s something about weaving through traffic in a limousine. Plus, the art of the chase adds another layer of fun when you’re using Vigilante and Firefighter Sub-Missions to spawn them.

Grabbing a Stretch might seem hard at first, thanks to its elusive nature and the thrill of the hunt. But that’s part of the fun! It’s like a mini-adventure before the real task begins. If you’re patient, and you keep visiting the right spots at the right times, you’re bound to run into one eventually. When you do, it’s all about staying cool, commandeering it, and heading off to claim your reward.

STRETCH ⭐ Import | Export // SHORESIDE VALE

Completing the Side-Mission: Import/Export at Pike Creek Garage

So, you’ve managed to bag yourself a Stretch. How does Claude Speed turn that into something useful at Pike Creek Garage? It’s all about clearing the Import/Export task list, and the Stretch is your golden ticket to that.

Navigating the streets of Shoreside Vale with a colossal limousine can be a bit tricky, but it’s totally doable. Get your hands on the menu map, set your route, and stick to the main roads where you can. You can take the Stretch to the import/export garage anytime you’re not bogged down with other missions. It’s a top-notch strategy for combining routine missions with these side-tasks.

Once you reach Pike Creek Garage, look for the vehicle list board outside. It’s your mission control. Each time you deliver a car on the list, including the Stretch, you’ll see it get crossed off, giving you that little satisfaction of progress.

Balancing this side-mission with your primary tasks means you’ll keep the gameplay flowing. It keeps things fresh, preventing the monotony of doing one mission type over and over. Plus, it’s sweet when your efforts pay off with that satisfying sign-off on the task board and working toward that 1% overall game completion.

And of course, there’s the thrilling part — the reward. The Stretch, or any vehicle advertised for that matter nets Claude a cool $1,000 GTA, making it not just useful for clearing your list, but also padding your wallet nicely. That’s the kind of side activity that really feels rewarding.

Reaping the Bountiful Rewards After Completing the Vehicle List

Getting that $1,000 GTA for each vehicle you manage to drop off might seem like just the first layer of rewards, but there’s more on the horizon. Think of it as a nice little bonus that keeps the cash flowing as you tick off each vehicle on the Import/Export list.

The real payoff comes once you’ve completed the entire list of 16 vehicles. Besides the $16,000 GTA you’ve earned along the way, completing the list will unlock a special perk you can’t overlook. Inside the Pike Creek Garage, floating icons of all the vehicles you’ve delivered will appear, allowing you to hop into any of your delivered cars whenever you fancy, without spending a dime.

That access is a game-changer. Imagine wanting to relive the thrill of driving that elusive Stretch or needing a particular vehicle for another mission. You just head to the garage and pick what you need without any hassle. It’s a massive convenience that makes Liberty City much more navigable.

And then there’s the cherry on top—the $200,000 GTA bonus that comes squashing your balance when you deliver the 16th vehicle. That kind of windfall catapults you into the upper leagues, giving you a financial edge in the game to purchase guns and ammo, or whatever bells and whistles you fancy.

In wrapping up this activity, you’ve done more than just complete a list. You’ve turned what seemed like a side endeavour into a main feature, enriching your journey through Liberty City. This task sharpens your strategy and patience, and the rewards are well worth the effort.