In the vibrant world of Grand Theft Auto V, a chance encounter can lead to a lucrative partnership. Meet Packie McReary, a skilled gunman with a penchant for high-stakes heists. Discover how a random event at a humble dollar store in Strawberry can transform him into a valuable ally, offering a $1,000 reward and a crucial role in future heists. Dive into the Getaway Driver guide to master this pivotal moment and unlock Packie’s expertise for your next big score.
You can help the robbers, leave them to their fate or kill them
Drive up to the robbers that have just performed a burglary, but they do not have any getaway vehicle. If you want to help them escape, you should make sure that you are driving a four-door vehicle and wait for them to get in the car. At this moment, the game will start a pursuit (2 stars) so, in the way you have learned throughout the main campaign, you need to lose the police enforcers. After you do, take the robbers to the spot of their choice. If you do not want to break the law, drive away from the site or eliminate the bandits, thus helping the law enforcement, in fact (in this case, it is worthwhile to examine the robbers’ bodies to find quite a lot of cash on them).
Note – if you are playing as Trevor, there is an alternative way to complete this mission. You can take the bride to the Altruist cult’s headquarters, located at the foot of Mount Chiliad in the North-Western part of the map (letter A on the world map). For delivering the man to the Altruist cult, you will be rewarded with 1000 dollars.
Rewards for the completion of the event:
- 1000 dollars (if you have helped the robbers lose the police or taken them to the Altruist cult; if you have, instead, killed the robbers, each one of them will drop 800-2000 dollars)
- New possible accomplice for a heist: Packie McReary (only if you have decided to help the robbers)
What are the best strategies to complete the Getaway Driver event quickly
To complete the Getaway Driver event in Grand Theft Auto V quickly and effectively, follow these strategies:
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Location and Triggering the Event:
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The event occurs at the Dollar Pills Pharmacy in Strawberry, near Franklin’s safehouse.
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Drive past the location repeatedly to trigger the event, as it is based on random chance1.
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Vehicle Choice:
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Find a nearby 4-door vehicle to pick up Packie and his friend. This is crucial for their escape.
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Escape Strategy:
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Once they are in the car, you will receive a 2-star Wanted level. Drive quickly but avoid crashing, as this can cause them to exit the vehicle.
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Head towards the nearest railroad tracks to lose the police. This is a safe spot to hide and clear the Wanted level.
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Drop-off Point:
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After losing the police, drive them to their hideout. Packie will reward you with $1,000 and offer his services as a heist crew member.
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Alternative Outcomes:
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If you prefer not to have Packie as a crew member, you can choose to kill him and his partner for more money or take them to the Altruist Cult (with Trevor), but these options forfeit Packie’s future involvement1.
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What are the best crew members to recruit after completing the Getaway Driver event
After completing the Getaway Driver event and recruiting Packie McReary, here are some of the best crew members to recruit for future heists in Grand Theft Auto V:
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Taliana Martinez:
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Role: Driver
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How to Recruit: Complete the “Crash Rescue” random event. Taliana is a skilled driver with a low cut, making her ideal for heists like “The Big Score”.
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Benefits: She is one of the best drivers due to her low cut and high skill level.
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Rickie Lukens:
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Role: Hacker
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How to Recruit: Available early in the game through story missions.
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Benefits: Rickie is a reliable hacker, though his skills are not the highest. He is often chosen for his low cut, which maximizes earnings.
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Daryl Johns:
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Role: Gunman
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How to Recruit: Available through story progression.
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Benefits: Daryl has a low cut and is a good choice for missions where you want to minimize losses.
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Karim Denz:
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Role: Driver
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How to Recruit: Available early in the game.
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Benefits: Karim is another driver with a relatively low cut, though not as skilled as Taliana. He is useful for missions where you need multiple drivers.
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These crew members provide a balanced team for various heists, offering a mix of low cuts and necessary skills to maximize your earnings.
