Dealerships guide for Midnight Racing Tokyo

Buying the wrong car in the wrong building is the fastest way to feel “broke” in Alpha. Tokyo City’s split showrooms — commonly referenced as Hakabara Auto (Tier 1), Hepburn Executive (Tier 2), and Takahashi Motors (Tier 3) — exist so each performance band has its own counter. This guide teaches you how to walk the loop, when Tier 4 matters, and how to spend code yen without regret. Start orientation on the Tokyo City map page if you have not landed yet.

How purchasing works

1. Drive or teleport to the correct Tier building.
2. Walk to the attendant / interact prompt.
3. Hold E (or your platform interact bind from Controls).
4. Browse the catalog for that Tier only.
5. Click Buy once and wait for confirmation.
6. Spawn the car, then go to the orange pad before cosmetics.

Mobile Showroom gamepass owners can open dealer menus remotely — see Gamepasses. Everyone else should treat walking between buildings as part of the economy curriculum.

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Hakabara Auto (Tier 1)

Tier 1 is the teacher shelf. Expect affordable shells that forgive early throttle mistakes. Pair purchases with Beginner Cars and a soft first tune from the Tune Planner. Do not skip Hakabara just because a friend mains Tier 3 — your repair bills will teach the same lesson with less fun.

Hepburn Executive (Tier 2)

Tier 2 is where most serious Alpha mains live for weeks. Better platforms, still reachable prices, and enough pace for Shuto Expressway practice without Level 40 gates. Budget car + tune + small kit using the Yen Budget Planner. If codes just landed via the Codes Hub, Hepburn is usually the smartest “upgrade night” destination.

Takahashi Motors (Tier 3)

Tier 3 is high-performance stock without the Tier 4 level lock. Buy here only when you can already finish clean city and highway sessions. A fast car with no pad time becomes a wall magnet. Cross-check candidates against the Best Cars Tier List and your map plan for the week.

Tier 4 reality check

Tier 4 purchases require level 40 in current community documentation. Until then, ignore hypercar envy. Grind XP with Money and XP, keep a reliable Tier 2/3 daily, and read Vehicle Tiers so the gate does not surprise you mid-session.

Other maps and dealers

Not every map mirrors Tokyo City’s three-building split. Some freeroam maps emphasize different landmarks; always look for labeled dealer / shop UI rather than assuming Hakabara exists everywhere. When lost, return to Tokyo City to reset your mental map, then revisit Maps Hub for the night’s destination.

Spend order that protects your wallet

1. Redeem safe codes (How to Redeem).
2. Buy one car that matches your skill, not your ego.
3. Tune on the pad (Tuning).
4. Optional light cosmetics (Customization).
5. Resume income loops — never end a night at zero yen.

Skipping step 3 is the classic mistake. Skipping step 5 is how players redeems-spam every expired blog list.

Dealership etiquette

Do not block interact prompts in packed lobbies. Park clear of doors. If you are AFK reading this wiki, step aside. Private servers help for catalog browsing when public hubs are chaotic.

When the catalog looks empty

• Wrong Tier building
• Level gate (especially Tier 4)
• UI lag — rejoin
• Temporary Alpha shop bugs — check Alpha Status

Link your garage to goals

Highway week → stable platforms from Hepburn/Takahashi. Touge week → agile picks validated on Otsuki Touge. Drift week → trainable RWD and Drifting. City photo night → whatever looks right after the car already drives well.

Official chatter and patch notes stay on Official Links. Dealerships are not lore museums — they are cash registers. Treat them with a plan and Alpha stays fun.