As you progress in Need for Speed Heat, acquiring new vehicles is crucial to dominate races and outrun the Palm City Police Department. Buying new cars allows you to access faster rides, better handling, and specialized builds for different event types. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about purchasing cars in NFS Heat, ensuring you get the ride of your dreams.
To expand your garage and acquire new cars in Need for Speed Heat, you’ll need two essential resources: Bank and Reputation (Rep). Bank is the in-game currency used to actually purchase vehicles and upgrades. You primarily earn Bank by participating and winning in sanctioned races during the daytime events in Palm City. The more races you win and the higher your placing, the more Bank you’ll accumulate to spend on your next dream car.
Reputation, or Rep, is a measure of your street cred within the underground racing scene. You gain Rep mainly by engaging in night-time activities. This includes illegal street races and, significantly, by evading and outsmarting the cops during intense pursuits. As your Rep level increases, you unlock access to a wider selection of cars and performance upgrades at the dealership. Higher Rep levels mean more prestigious and powerful cars become available for purchase.
Once you’ve amassed a sufficient amount of Bank and reached the required Rep level to unlock your desired vehicles, you can proceed to the Dealership to make your purchase. It’s important to note that car purchases can only be made during daytime in Need for Speed Heat. Night-time is for racing and earning Rep, while daytime is for legitimate business, including buying cars.
You can locate the Dealership in the Palm City Raceway area, situated on the eastern side of the map. The Dealership icon is clearly marked on your in-game map, represented by an icon resembling two hands shaking or coming together. You can either drive to the Dealership location or utilize the fast travel option from your map to reach it quickly. Once you arrive at the Dealership, you’ll be prompted to enter by pressing the right shoulder button on your controller.
Inside the Dealership, you’ll have access to browse the extensive catalog of over 120 cars available in Need for Speed Heat. You can scroll through the various makes and models. Cars that are beyond your current Bank balance will be indicated with pink text, signaling that you need to earn more money before you can afford them.
Before finalizing your car purchase, it’s wise to carefully consider each vehicle’s attributes. Pay close attention to the Performance Rating, which provides an overall indication of the car’s capabilities – a higher rating generally translates to better performance. Additionally, examine the performance graph that highlights the car’s strengths, specifically in Race vs. Drift and Road vs. Off-Road disciplines. While Need for Speed Heat allows for extensive car customization to suit various event types, some cars inherently excel in certain areas. For more detailed specifications, you can press the left stick to view a car’s top speed and other relevant performance metrics, helping you make an informed decision and choose the best car to match your racing style and intended use.
