5 things to avoid in GTA Online (May 9-14, 2025)

The latest GTA Online weekly update is now live and offers bonuses on missions like The Data Leaks and Security Contracts. Additionally, a number of items, as well as a properties of a profitable business have been discounted. In short, there are some really good offers for players to avail. There are also some deals one can consider skipping.

Furthermore, with new Diamond Casino Podium and LS Car Meet rewards up for grabs, players have a chance to obtain two specific vehicles without spending cash. We look at five things to avoid in GTA Online this week, i.e., from May 9 to 14, 2025.

Note: This article is subjective and only reflects the writer's opinions and analysis.

Here are 5 things to avoid in GTA Online this week (May 9 - 14, 2025)

1) Buying BF Club

BF Club is not exactly worth its price (Image via Rockstar Games)

The BF Club is one of the vehicles discounted in the latest GTA Online weekly update. Rockstar Games has slashed its usual price of $1,280,000 by 30% for the next few days.

Unfortunately, this car doesn't have much at all to justify the cost. Its vintage design, likely based on the Volkswagen Golf MK 1 from the 1970s, may interest vehicle enthusiasts, but those expecting good performance or compatibility with any useful upgrades will be disappointed.

2) Buying Vulcar Warrener HKR

Vulcar Warrener HKR in action (Image via Rockstar Games)

Vulcar Warrener HKR is another vehicle from the list of discounted items in this GTA Online weekly update, and the story is pretty much the same. It has an interesting vintage look that very likely is based on the Datsun Sunny Hakotora. Unfortunately, the performance leaves a lot to be desired.

Warrener HKR's base price is $1,260,000; it has a Trade Price of $945,000 as well, which have been discounted by 30% through May 14, 2025. Nevertheless, players would be better off investing that amount in something more meaningful.

3) Playing Double Down to make money

Double Down is an Adversary Mode that will offer twice its regular payout this week. It is contested between two teams, one tasked with surviving for four minutes and the other tasked with eliminating them.

It can be fun to play with a group of friends, or even for those looking for a break from business missions and heists. However, those looking at it as a money-making reward will likely be disappointed. Adversary Modes don't pay much and even with the 2x bonus, the payout is only decent.

Instead, one should try grinding Dr. Dre's Data Leaks in GTA Online or Security Contract for that purpose this week, which are also paying double through May 14, 2025.

4) Buying Vapid Ratel

Vapid Ratel is a great off-road vehicle with a unique design, likely based on the Race Wheels Australia Pro Buggy, and can prove incredibly useful for traversing areas like Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness. It is a bit expensive, costing $1,873,000, and has not even been discounted this week, but it can be considered worth the investment.

Nevertheless, players should still avoid buying Vapid Ratel for the next few days, as they have the chance to get it for free as the GTA Online Podium Vehicle in this weekly update.

5) Buying Invetero Coquette D10

Here's a look at GTA Online's Invetero Coquette D10 (Image via Rockstar Games)

Invetero Coquette D10 is a great value-for-money ride. It has good looks, seemingly inspired by the Chevrolet Corvette C8, has an incredible top speed once equipped with all standard performance upgrades, and costs $1,510,000; which is alright considering the attributes.

As Rockstar has made it the GTA Online LS Car Meet Prize Ride this week, players should avoid spending cash on it, and try to obtain it for free.

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Suyash is an Esports and Gaming journalist at Sportskeeda who specializes in Rockstar Games' GTA franchise. Suyash uses in-depth research and knowledge of his immense experience with the game series to ensure readers have access to the most reliable information. His insightful content pieces have raked in more than 5 million views in just a little over a year's time.

Suyash holds a B.Tech degree and ventured into the world of gaming at a young age through the Prince of Persia Sands of Time trilogy. However, upon encountering GTA Vice City’s 1980s aesthetic, music, and vintage cars, he became enamored with the game, leading him to explore the rest of the franchise.

Suyash prefers solo titles to multiplayer, especially ones with a well-crafted story and character arcs. He admires journalist Jason Schreier for the respect he commands in the industry and the reliability of his news pieces. To ensure the accuracy of his own pieces, he checks multiple reputable sources and insiders.

If he were to recommend a game to a skeptic, it would be Naughty Dog’s Uncharted series. When he’s not roaming the streets of Los Santos in GTA V, you can find him playing football, watching movies, or working out.

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Edited by Angad Sharma