If you’ve ever played Dusty Trip, you know that getting special vehicles isnβt exactly a walk in the park. But unlocking the Cabster car? Thatβs a whole different level of pain. In this article, Iβll walk you through my long (and kind of ridiculous) journey to finally earn this quirky little vehicle β the Cabsterβ and everything I found out about it once I got it.
How To Get Cabster in A Dusty Trip?
The Cabsterquest kicks off on the desert map, where your main mission is to collect junk. And I mean a lot of junk. Youβll find these items scattered inside random buildings. Once youβve collected a decent haul, your next task is to haul that junk 1,500 meters away to a scrap shop. There, you drop it off on a platform to convert it into points.
The reward system? Brutally slow.
On my first try, I scored just 18 points. That might sound okay until you realize you need 777 points to unlock the Cabster. Yup, not a typo. Seven hundred seventy-seven. My first reaction? βThis is going to take forever.β And it did.
Grinding for Junk Like Thereβs No Tomorrow
Hours later, fueled by determination (and maybe a little madness), I went back in β scavenging, hauling, repeating. Slowly but surely, my score crept up. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, I crossed the 777-point mark. And there it was β the Cabster, sitting in my garage like a tiny trophy of endurance.
A Look at the Cabster
The Cabster is inspired by the 2005 Mitsubishi Minicab, a compact K-truck designed for utility. It features a small 15-liter radiator and an engine tucked neatly under the front bumper, just like typical Kei trucks. There are two seats inside, and the interior is simple but functional.
I did notice that exiting from the passenger side can trigger an awkward ragdoll effect β probably due to clipping issues near the door. A bit annoying, but nothing game-breaking.
Performance & Test Drive
I started my test with 18 liters of gas and drove for 5,000 meters. Hereβs what I observed:
- Fuel Consumption: Dropped from 18L to 17L β excellent efficiency.
- Oil Use: About 0.2 liters used.
- Radiator Water: Consumed 2 liters.
So yes, itβs a solid vehicle for long hauls in terms of consumption. But how about speed?
Speed Tests (Spoiler: The Speedometer Lies)
According to the in-game speedometer, the Cabster tops out at 140 km/h. But real measurement told a different story β actual top speed is just 75 km/h. Acceleration from 0 to 100 meters took around 10 seconds, which isnβt particularly quick.
When I swapped in bigger wheels, things got interesting. The speedometer screamed 280 km/h (donβt believe it), but my actual test showed the Cabster reaching around 137 km/h. Thatβs a massive improvement, and it actually made the vehicle feel snappier on open roads.
Small Details That Matter
- Speedometer is analog, but consistently inaccurate.
- Radio is recycled from the Classica model.
- Headlight button is awkwardly placed on the shifter position.
Despite these quirks, the Cabster’s simplicity is part of its charm.
Final Thoughts
Is it worth grinding 777 scrap points for the Cabster? If you enjoy long-term goals and love quirky vehicles, absolutely. Itβs not the fastest, but with big wheels, it gets decent speed. Itβs efficient, lightweight, and unique β perfect for players who like compact utility vehicles.
But fair warning: the journey is painful. Be ready to dedicate several hours just to unlock this one ride. Still, once you see it in your garage, thereβs a weird sense of pride.
Now that you know what it takes and what itβs like, the rest is up to you. Good luck out there in the dust β and donβt forget to take breaks between junk runs.