Fast Lane stuff pack

[MomOfMany]

I was going to but with shipping it would have cost more than if I pick it up in the store and that was with 25% off. I don't understand how that is but I will wait unless I get another code that makes it cheaper.

[Pam]

Not yet, Pam. Are there any big advantages if you pre-order?

Only that get to taunt all of you that I've ordered it. 

I was going to but with shipping it would have cost more than if I pick it up in the store and that was with 25% off. I don't understand how that is but I will wait unless I get another code that makes it cheaper.

Yeah, the price crept up there with shipping and tax, but I loathe going shopping in a real store, so it was worth it. 

[TollingBells]

Hehe, you afraid of the people of walmart, Pam? I'm probably just gonna go buy it when I get some spare cash.

[Pam]

Oh, I hate Walmart with a burning fire!  I live in a large metro area and our Walmart store is monstrous.  Too many people and too much noise for one thing.  And it's just entirely too big.  Too much traffic getting there and too many crazy drivers.  Even stores like Best Buy stress me out.  I'd much rather tap it out on my keyboard and let the UPS guy bring it to me. 

[The Illuminator]

I'm glad we don't have walmarts where I live... I'm not sure what I am going to do... Pre-ordering sounds okay, but it will take longer because they have to ship the game from some country.

[Saltypaws]

I try to avoid walmart at all costs, besides, they don't get games when they say they do, but Target does, that is where I usually go and it is there right on time, early in the morning and it is close.  This stuff pack looks pretty neat, new cars anyway.

[MomOfMany]

We are Walmart shoppers!   But I do prefer Target. The problem is our Target doesn't have food and the husband refuses to go to more than one place. Our Target puts some of the things out like the day before it is supposed to be sold and sells it early. I believe they can get into trouble but they still do it. One time we went they had racks of CDs that weren't supposed to be out till the next day or two and the shelf was almost empty already. LOL So maybe they will do the same thing with the Sims game. One can only hope right?

[Slingsby]

OMG ... Metro-Area Stress!!!

There are loads of Target and WalMart outlets around DC, and they are never crowded. 
But on-line downloads, or UPS mail, is comfortable.
I have a local store where I'll pick mine up - I'm sure they will have enough stock, and you guys can experience the first problems before I hand over my money!! 

[malteser60]

In the UK online is always cheaper! Game stores always sell them at full price. And supermarkets such as Asda (UK walmart, seriously, it is owned/franchise/whatever the term is by walmart, just called asda here), does not always stock everything in and generally not always cheaper than amazon.

[Pam]

I read that the Fast Lane Stuff Pack is being released September 7, 2010.

[Twinmum]

I hadn't seen this Fast lane video so I'm not sure if the link has been posted before.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJES8EZe9VY

Norma

[cndneh]

Oh boy...
I've built this awesome house in an extremely small lot in SV and even though I always needed more space, I never moved because I'm too lazy to build something up again ... Where is my car collection gonna be placed? Can we put cars in the basement?

Anyhow I'm looking forward to this one!

If there is a parking space and room you can put cars in the basement.  I've done it.  Now Firetrucks on the other hand.... they're too tall and wont fit in the basement. 

[Saltypaws]

Thanks Norma, I hadn't seen that video either.  That is really cool new stuff.  I like the convertible.

[templesmom]

Thanks for the video. I wasn't really into this stuff pack before but now I am really digging it.

[simsmx]

Yesterday while editing the game's files, I discovered that EA is planning to include a new trait with Fast Lane:

Below is the text I found:

"Vehicle Enthusiast"
"Vehicle enthusiasts enjoy the craftsmanship of a fine ride and know the value of a dependable vehicle. Their relationship with their vehicles is a special one."
"Sims build relationships with vehicles more quickly."
"• Your Sim will build relationships with vehicles more quickly."
"• Your Sim can automatically name vehicles."

I posted this at [link deleted — Metro], but I thought I'd post here as well.