The Cabbie is a Checker Marathon-based four-door taxicab that has appeared in the following games:
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The Cabbie is based on a 1956-82 Checker Marathon taxi; it is presumably based on the '70s and '80s models, considering the games' timelines, however its single headlights are reminiscent of the 1956 Marathon.
There are minor cosmetic differences between Cabbies in each game:
 GTA III |
 GTA Vice City |
 GTA San Andreas |
 GTA Liberty City Stories |
 GTA Vice City Stories |
 GTA Chinatown Wars. |
The Cabbie is generally slower and heavier than its more modern counterpart, the Taxi. Its handling is also inferior; the vehicle is somewhat unstable under heavy cornering, and its wobbly suspension can make it prone to rolling over, especially when driving at high speeds. These factors make the Cabbie a poor choice for the taxi side-mission, where speed is critical. Some players, however, favor its rear-wheel drive, which is more capable of powersliding in corners.
In many cases, Cabbies are only available as part of city traffic, and are not frequently parked is specific locations. However, at least two of the games do spawn Cabbies in set locations:
GTA III
GTA Liberty City Stories
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