Every Benny's Upgradeable Vehicle Ranked: Complete 2025 Guide
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Benny's Original Motor Works: Complete Vehicle Guide
Benny's offers unique vehicle transformations unavailable anywhere else. This guide covers every upgradeable vehicle, costs, and which conversions deliver the best value.
What is Benny's?
Benny's Original Motor Works is a custom shop in Strawberry, Los Santos that offers:
- Exclusive vehicle conversions
- Lowrider customization
- Unique body modifications
- Hydraulics installation
- Custom wheel options
Location: Strawberry, south LS (unlocked after meeting Lamar)
Complete Benny's Vehicle List
Lowriders (Original Vehicles)
- Albany Buccaneer costs $29,000 base plus $390,000 conversion for $419,000 total
- Albany Primo costs $9,000 base plus $375,000 conversion for $384,000 total
- Declasse Moonbeam costs $32,500 base plus $335,000 conversion for $367,500 total
- Declasse Tornado costs $12,000 base plus $375,000 conversion for $387,000 total
- Declasse Voodoo can be found on streets, $390,000 conversion for $390,000 total
- Vapid Chino costs $225,000 base plus $360,000 conversion for $585,000 total
- Willard Faction costs $36,000 base plus $335,000 conversion for $371,000 total
Lowriders Part 2
- Albany Virgo costs $195,000 base plus $365,000 conversion for $560,000 total
- Declasse Sabre Turbo costs $15,000 base plus $490,000 conversion for $505,000 total
- Vapid Minivan costs $30,000 base plus $330,000 conversion for $360,000 total
- Vapid Slamvan costs $49,500 base plus $480,000 conversion for $529,500 total
- Willard Donk costs $1,377,000 total (only available as Benny's version)
Sports & Supers
- Annis Elegy RH8 is free and converts for $904,000 into the Elegy Retro Custom
- Bravado Banshee costs $105,000 and converts for $565,000 into the Banshee 900R
- Karin Sultan can be found on streets and converts for $795,000 into the Sultan RS
- Pfister Comet can be found on streets and converts for $680,000 into the Comet Retro Custom
Muscle Cars
- Declasse Sabre Turbo costs $15,000 and converts for $490,000 into the Sabre Turbo Custom
- Vapid Slamvan costs $49,500 and converts for $480,000 into the Slamvan Custom
- Willard Faction costs $36,000 and converts for $335,000 into the Faction Custom Donk
Hydraulics Explained
Installation Cost: $125,000
Controls:
- X (PS) / A (Xbox) + Right Stick = Control hydraulics
- Double tap = Quick jump
- Hold directions = Lean
Competition Uses:
- Low car meets
- Shows and competitions
- Style points in races
Top 5 Best Benny's Conversions
1. Elegy Retro Custom
- Transforms free car into S-tier racer
- Massive visual upgrade
- Competitive in Sports class
- Best value conversion
2. Banshee 900R
- Supercar performance from Sports car
- Aggressive wide-body kit
- Exceptional handling
- Great for racing
3. Sultan RS
- Rally legend transformation
- All-wheel drive beast
- Free base vehicle
- Huge customization options
4. Sabre Turbo Custom
- Classic muscle perfection
- Lowrider or custom options
- Affordable base vehicle
- Iconic GTA look
5. Comet Retro Custom
- RWB-style Porsche
- Incredible customization depth
- Free base vehicle
- Unique wide-body kit
Benny's Conversion Costs Breakdown
What You Pay For:
Here's what you're looking at for costs: Base conversion runs between $330,000 and $900,000 depending on the vehicle. Hydraulics add another $125,000. A full lowrider upgrade costs $200,000 to $400,000 for all the visual mods. Liveries range from $18,000 to $50,000, and custom wheels cost between $50,000 and $100,000. All told, expect to spend $800,000 to $1,500,000 for a complete lowrider build.
Which Conversions to Skip
Poor Value: Skip the Minivan Custom, which is slow with limited use. The Moonbeam Custom has van handling and is overpriced for what you get. And the Virgo Classic is simply outclassed by better options.
Benny's Merge Glitch (Historical)
Note: Previous exploits allowed putting Benny's wheels on non-Benny's vehicles. These are largely patched, though some methods may exist. Use at your own risk.
How to Access Benny's
- Complete the lowrider mission from Lamar (appears around level 5)
- Visit the shop in Strawberry
- Drive in an eligible vehicle
- Select "Upgrade" to convert
Conclusion
Benny's offers some of GTA Online's most dramatic vehicle transformations. For best value, prioritize the Elegy Retro Custom (free base + great performance) and Sultan RS (free base + rally icon). Skip expensive lowriders unless you specifically want the lifestyle.