What is the difference between player owned vehicles and mission vehicles in gta?

The excerpt from the Grand Theft Auto 2 Wikipedia page focuses on the game's release details, setting, and reception, and it does not mention vehicle ownership or mission-specific vehicles. Because the source does not address the distinction between player owned vehicles and mission vehicles, no definitive explanation can be given based on this evidence. A more detailed answer would require additional reliable sources that discuss vehicle mechanics within the Grand Theft Auto series.