You can permanently keep a car requested by Simeon in GTA Online by stealing it, evading the police, and driving it directly into your personal garage. The critical step is storing it yourself instead of delivering it to the docks. This method is confirmed for common, stealable sports cars and sedans on Simeon's list, such as the Benefactor Felon (GT) or the Ocelot Jackal, but it will not work for high-end supercars that cannot be stored from the street.
The process is straightforward but hinges on specific conditions. Upon stealing the correct vehicle, you immediately gain a 2-star wanted level. You must fully lose this wanted level by evading the police before proceeding. Once clear, drive the car to a Los Santos Customs shop. An optional but recommended step is to perform a respray. Changing the car's color at LSC for a minimal fee (often under $1,500) formally registers the vehicle in your name within the game's mechanics and allows you to claim future free color changes.
The final and mandatory action is to drive the vehicle into a garage you own. This action removes it from Simeon's export list and adds it to your personal vehicle collection. To protect your investment, immediately purchase insurance and a tracker for the vehicle from the interaction menu. This ensures it is permanently saved and can be recovered if destroyed.
It's important to understand the trade-offs and limitations. Industry analysis of game mechanics indicates this exploit works primarily on mid-range vehicles with a base in-game street value typically under $100,000. You forfeit the $8,000 to $20,000 reward from Simeon by keeping the car. Furthermore, attempting this on a vehicle not natively storable—like many supercars—will result in a message preventing garage entry. The table below outlines the viable vehicle types and key considerations:
| Vehicle Category | Examples (Simeon List) | Estimated Street Value | Storable via This Method? |
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| Sports Coupes | Ocelot Jackal, Benefactor Felon GT | $40,000 - $60,000 | Yes |
| Sedans | Ubermacht Oracle, Obey Tailgater | $30,000 - $50,000 | Yes |
| SUVs | Gallivanter Baller (older generation) | $35,000 - $45,000 | Yes |
| Super/Sports | Overflod Entity XF, Grotti Cheetah | Over $500,000 | No |
For long-term play, this method is a reliable way to build a diverse garage of mid-tier vehicles at virtually no cost, beyond insurance. The free resprays obtained afterward are a notable perk for customization enthusiasts. Always verify the vehicle is one you can enter a garage with normally; if the option is blocked, it's not a eligible model.
