The Grand Boomer in DreamWay Games' Used Cars Simulator is an off-road style vehicle previously known during early development as the "Rower Hop." Characterized by its vintage utility build, it is one of several vehicles players can acquire, flip, or salvage across the game's open-world sandbox.
Grand Boomer Specifications and Stats
According to community documentation from the Used Cars Simulator Wiki, the Grand Boomer features the following baseline parameters:
| Specification | In-Game Value / Detail |
|---|---|
| In-Game Price | $15,800 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1,500 |
| Engine Size | 3.5L |
| Horsepower | 450 HP |
| Model Era / Inspiration | 1981–1986 (Jeep Scrambler CJ-8 / vintage Land Rover series) |
| Former Name | Rower Hop |
The vehicle is visually distinguished by a classic utility grille and a front bumper winch, drawing design cues from real-world four-wheel-drive classics like the CJ-8 Scrambler and early Land Rover series.
Customization and Available Parts
In Used Cars Simulator, players maintain and restore vehicles by sourcing and swapping body panels. Documented parts cataloged for the Grand Boomer include:
- Bumpers: Front bumper, Rear bumper
- Doors: Left door, Right door, Rear door
Players can repair body panels or replace broken components when prepping the vehicle for sale on the car lot.
Finding and Acquiring the Grand Boomer
There are two primary ways to encounter and acquire the Grand Boomer in the game:
- Purchasing: Buying the vehicle directly in-game satisfies the criteria for unlocking its dedicated Steam achievement.
- Junk Car Salvage: According to player reports in the Steam Community forums, the Grand Boomer is among the vehicle models that can appear in junk car spawns around the map. In these areas, players can tow wrecked chassis back to their shed or use tools like the angle grinder to strip individual body parts for scrap.
Related Achievements and Collectibles
The vehicle ties directly into Steam platform features:
- In-Game Achievement: Purchasing the vehicle unlocks the Buy Grand Boomer Steam achievement, which features the official developer description: "For when you wanna cruise... slowly."
- Steam Trading Cards: The Grand Boomer appears as Card 7 of 10 in the official Used Cars Simulator Series 1 Steam Trading Card set, complete with regular and foil card variants.
Development History
- Pre-Early Access: The vehicle was originally added to the game under the name "Rower Hop."
- Weekly Update 28: Developer DreamWay Games officially renamed the car to "Grand Boomer."
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Grand Boomer called previously?
The Grand Boomer was originally titled the "Rower Hop" prior to its official name change in Weekly Update 28.
What real-world vehicle is the Grand Boomer based on?
Based on community vehicle analysis, its front winch and body layout resemble a hybrid of a 1981–1986 Jeep Scrambler (CJ-8) and vintage Land Rover utility trucks.
How much does the Grand Boomer cost in Used Cars Simulator?
The documented wiki price for the Grand Boomer is $15,800.
