A major feature in The Sims 2: Nightlife are the new cars. They can be found in the miscellaneous section of the buy mode catalogue under the new cars subheading. Other new objects are new party bars and the photo booth. This article reviews each of these objects.
A major feature in The Sims 2: Nightlife are the new cars. They can be found in the miscellaneous section of the buy mode catalogue under the ''New Cars'' subheading. Other new objects are new party bars and the photo booth. This article reviews each of these objects.
==Party==
==Party==
The bars function the same way as they do in The Sims 2 as well as the new one in The Sims 2: University. As well the previously community-lot only bar from University is now available on residential lots.
The bars function the same way as they do in The Sims 2 as well as the new one in The Sims 2: University. Also the previously community-lot only bar from University is now available on residential lots.
==="The Grease Stands Alone" Island Bar===
==="The Grease Stands Alone" Island Bar===
[[Image:TS2N Bar1.jpg|thumb|right|As with other bars, you can make your own drinks at home]]
*Need Max: Fun 50(Juggle), 80(Make Drinks), 50(Drink), 70-90(Drink from Bottle)
*Rooms: Dining, Living, Kitchen
*Community Sort: Miscellaneous, Food
Connects with "NeonServe" by Neontrix island counter.
Connects with "NeonServe" by Neontrix island counter.
Interactions: See above object.
Interactions: See [[#"The Grease Stands Alone" Island Bar|above]] object.
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==Cars==
==Cars==
[[Image:TS2 Driving.jpg|thumb|right|Sims can drive themselves to work, school and community lots and they can take other sims with them]]
[[File:TS2 Driving.jpg|thumb|right|Sims can drive themselves to work, school and community lots and they can take other sims with them]]
Cars are a new category of object that can substitute for taxis, carpools and school buses. Each car must be placed on a driveway or a garage. Every car contains the same interactions.
Cars are a new category of object that can substitute for taxis, carpools and school buses. Each car must be placed on a driveway or a garage. Every car contains the same interactions.
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*Drive to Community Lot: Cars can be used as substitutes to taxis. Functions the same as calling a taxi with no waiting period.
*Drive to Community Lot: Cars can be used as substitutes to taxis. Functions the same as calling a taxi with no waiting period.
*Get Alarm Installed: Installs alarm to prevent burglars from stealing the car. Costs the same as a burglar alarm.
*Get Alarm Installed: Installs alarm to prevent burglars from stealing the car. Costs the same as a burglar alarm.
*Sit in Vechile: Sim sits in the car.
*Sit in Vehicle: Sim sits in the car.
*Turn Stereo On: Sub-interaction to ''Sit in Vechile''. Functions the same to a normal stereo.
*Turn Stereo On: Sub-interaction to ''Sit in Vehicle''. Functions the same to a normal stereo.
*Turn Lights On: Sub-interaction to ''Sit in Vechile''.
*Turn Lights On: Sub-interaction to ''Sit in Vehicle''.
Can be done anytime of day.
Can be done anytime of day.
*Dance: Only available if stereo is turned on.
*Dance: Only available if stereo is turned on.
===The Smoogo Minima===
===The Smoogo Minima===
[[Image:TS2N Car1.jpg|thumb|right|The cheapest car available in The Sims 2: Nightlife]]
{{The Sims 2 object
*Price: $950
|title=The Smoogo Minima
|image=TS2N Car1.jpg
|price=950
|needs=Comfort 1, Fun 2
|room=Outside
|other=<nowiki/>
*Initial Depreciation: $143
*Initial Depreciation: $143
*Daily Depreciation: $95
*Daily Depreciation: $95
*Depreciation Limit: $380
*Depreciation Limit: $380
*Need Effects: Comfort 1, Fun 2
}}
*Rooms: Outside.
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===The Smord P328===
===The Smord P328===
[[Image:TS2N Car2.jpg|thumb|right|Another car that you can buy in Nightlife]]
{{The Sims 2 object
*Price: $2250
|title=The Smord P328
|image=TS2N Car2.jpg
|price=2,250
|needs=Comfort 1, Fun 4
|room=Outside
|other=<nowiki/>
*Initial Depreciation: $338
*Initial Depreciation: $338
*Daily Depreciation: $225
*Daily Depreciation: $225
*Depreciation Limit: $900
*Depreciation Limit: $900
*Need Effects: Comfort 1, Fun 4
}}
*Rooms: Outside
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===The Landwhale by Heaveola===
===The Landwhale by Heaveola===
[[Image:TS2N Car3.jpg|thumb|right|This car may look larger but, in fact, all cars can hold an infinite number of sims]]
{{The Sims 2 object
*Price: $4250
|title=The Landwhale by Heaveola
|image=TS2N Car3.jpg
|price=4,250
|needs=Comfort 4, Energy 1, Fun 2
|room=Outside
|other=<nowiki/>
*Initial Depreciation: $638
*Initial Depreciation: $638
*Daily Depreciation: $425
*Daily Depreciation: $425
*Depreciation Limit: $1700
*Depreciation Limit: $1,700
*Need Effects: Comfort 4, Energy 1, Fun 2
}}
*Rooms: Outside
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===The Yomoshoto Evasion===
===The Yomoshoto Evasion===
[[Image:TS2N Car4.jpg|thumb|right|An even more expensive car]]
{{The Sims 2 object
*Price: $6250
|title=The Yomoshoto Evasion
|image=TS2N Car4.jpg
|price=6,250
|needs=Comfort 6, Energy 2, Fun 5
|room=Outside
|other=<nowiki/>
*Initial Depreciation: $938
*Initial Depreciation: $938
*Daily Depreciation: $625
*Daily Depreciation: $625
*Depreciation Limit: $2500
*Depreciation Limit: $2,500
*Need Effects: Comfort 6, Energy 2, Fun 5
}}
*Rooms: Outside
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===Hunka 711 by Hwang Motors===
===Hunka 711 by Hwang Motors===
[[Image:TS2N Car5.jpg|thumb|right|Only the rich can buy this car]]
{{The Sims 2 object
*Price: $11950
|title=Hunka 711 by Hwang Motors
*Initial Depreciation: $1793
|image=TS2N Car5.jpg
*Daily Depreciation: $1195
|price=11,950
*Depreciation Limit: $4780
|needs=Comfort 8, Energy 3, Fun 9
*Need Effects: Comfort 8, Energy 3, Fun 9
|room=Outside
*Rooms: Outside
|other=<nowiki/>
*Initial Depreciation: $1,793
*Daily Depreciation: $1,195
*Depreciation Limit: $4,780
}}
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==Miscellaneous==
==Miscellaneous==
==="Sit 'n'Grin" Photo Booth from iBurn Commercial Imagery===
==="Sit 'n'Grin" Photo Booth from iBurn Commercial Imagery===
[[Image:TS2N PhotoBooth.jpg|thumb|right|Photo booths can add aspiration points for some sims]]
{{The Sims 2 object
*Price: $1300
|title="Sit 'n'Grin" Photo Booth from iBurn Commercial Imagery
|image=TS2N PhotoBooth.jpg
|price=1,300
|needs=Fun 9
|room=Outside
|community=Shopping
|other=<nowiki/>
*Initial Depreciation: $55
*Initial Depreciation: $55
*Daily Depreciation: $37
*Daily Depreciation: $37
*Depreciation Limit: $148
*Depreciation Limit: $148
*Need Effects: Fun 9
}}
*Rooms: Outside
*Community Sort: Shopping
Interactions:
Interactions:
*Get In/Join: Sim Gets in Photo Booth
*Get In/Join: Sim Gets in Photo Booth
*Take Picture: Select from normal or goofy. If two sims use the booth and are in a romantic relationship they may select romantic as well. Costs $10. After taking the photo, it lands in the inventory. Vampires produce a special set of pictures
*Take Picture: Select from normal or goofy. If two sims use the booth and are in a romantic relationship they may select romantic as well. Costs $10. After taking the photo, it lands in the inventory. Vampires produce a special set of pictures
A major feature in The Sims 2: Nightlife are the new cars. They can be found in the miscellaneous section of the buy mode catalogue under the New Cars subheading. Other new objects are new party bars and the photo booth. This article reviews each of these objects.
The bars function the same way as they do in The Sims 2 as well as the new one in The Sims 2: University. Also the previously community-lot only bar from University is now available on residential lots.
Sims can drive themselves to work, school and community lots and they can take other sims with them
Cars are a new category of object that can substitute for taxis, carpools and school buses. Each car must be placed on a driveway or a garage. Every car contains the same interactions.
Interactions:
Change Owner: A car is not owned when bought. If an owner is selected then that sim will use the car autonomously for work or school. Anyone teenaged or older can drive the car.
Drive to Work: Sims drives to work.
Carpool to Work With...: Nominates other sims to drive to work with. Only available if two or more sims start work at the same time.
Drive to School: Teens can drive to school by themselves.
Take to School: Anyone can take their children to school.
Carpool to School With...: Nominates kids or teens to drive to school with. Teens will take the car home but kids arive home on the school bus.
Drive to Community Lot: Cars can be used as substitutes to taxis. Functions the same as calling a taxi with no waiting period.
Get Alarm Installed: Installs alarm to prevent burglars from stealing the car. Costs the same as a burglar alarm.
Sit in Vehicle: Sim sits in the car.
Turn Stereo On: Sub-interaction to Sit in Vehicle. Functions the same to a normal stereo.
Turn Lights On: Sub-interaction to Sit in Vehicle.
"Sit 'n'Grin" Photo Booth from iBurn Commercial Imagery[edit]
"Sit 'n'Grin" Photo Booth from iBurn Commercial Imagery
Price
§1,300
Need Effects
Fun 9
Room(s)
Outside
Community Sort
Shopping
Other info
Initial Depreciation: $55
Daily Depreciation: $37
Depreciation Limit: $148
Interactions:
Get In/Join: Sim Gets in Photo Booth
Take Picture: Select from normal or goofy. If two sims use the booth and are in a romantic relationship they may select romantic as well. Costs $10. After taking the photo, it lands in the inventory. Vampires produce a special set of pictures
