BG Taxi Override (NYC TAXI MOD) + New 8 color variants
This is a fully functional mesh override mod for the base game taxi, replaced with the legendary Ford Crown Victoria taxi cab from New York, that we have seen on many movies and sitcoms.
I created this override mod to replace the pathetic vanilla mesh with an existing, real life car that has a presence in modern history, and also has stylish and eye catching design.
Mesh details:
The model is low-poly, based on the 2008 modification on the 2002 extended wheelbase model.
High LOD - 3.3k vertices, 4.2k faces (lower than the original)
Medium LOD - 2.3k vertices, 2.6k faces
Low LOD - 2.0k vertices, 2.3k faces
Download: MTS (update 10.06.2026)
The archive contain all of the 9 color variants in separate packages. Choose only one!
It's recommend placing it in the Overrides folder to ensure it highest priority over the original vehicle.
Credits:
Original model: New York Taxi Car Low-poly 3D model by rescue3dcom at CGTrader (paid)
Using BloomBase's tutorial on making custom vehicles for Sims 3, using TSRW.
Huge thanks to @thecardinalsims, who helped me fixing the normal/UV map.
S3OC (Sims 3 Object Cloner)
S3PE (Sims 3 Package Editor)
Blender
Milkshape 3D
TSR Workshop
Unlike in Bloom's tutorial, I heavily used Blender during the editing process instead of Milkshape!
I wanted to bring a touch of authenticity to my game, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy seeing this iconic taxi through your world as much as I do!
Enjoy!
To show some support, please donate me a small money tip at Ko-fi! ☕
