: You don't need expensive DLC cars to win. The Porsche 911 Carrera RSR (1973) costs only $86,000 and is widely considered the best car in the game.
: If you own the Deluxe Edition, several high-end cars are unlocked for free as you level up your Reputation (Rep). BMW i8 : Unlocks at Rep Level 10. Lancer Evo : Available very early in the game. Need for Speed Heat free
: A high-efficiency "free" method to gain resources is to find specific drift events (often near the racetrack) that pay roughly $7k per 3-star completion, which can be repeated indefinitely. : You don't need expensive DLC cars to win
: Further custom-tuned cars unlock at Rep Levels 14 and 18. Need for Speed Heat free