Avis - What are you Requirements?




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jvick125
Feb 7, 12, 7:26 pm
I am in outside sales, so when I rent a car, it essentially becomes a mobile office for the duration of my trip. Each rental can range from 500 - 800+ miles in a week, so my seat time is fairly significant. When I rent a car, I generally take a satellite radio as well from Avis to alleviate my boredom. I must have become used to this since I found myself slightly depressed when I was unable to hook up the satellite radio in the new Ford Explorer. This made me realize that I have subconsciously developed a list of creature comforts that I look for in a car before accepting it and driving off.

I'm curious if other people have any requirements or preferences in a vehicle that you look for specifically before driving off. Let's hear some of your preferred provisions.

Here are some of mine:
Requirements:
1. 2 cigarette lighters located from the driver's seat forward (1 for GPS, 1 for the satellite radio)
2. USB Plug In to charge phone
3. Line-In (satellite)
4. Power stays on when key is off (GPS doesn't turn off at each stop, most Fords/Chevys)
5. Cruise control / radio buttons on steering wheel
5.a: Cruise control that does not turn off (Chevys)


Bonuses:
1. Bluetooth
2. Center Display
3. Remote Start
4. Key-less Entry
5. Backup Camera


GNALUZU
Feb 8, 12, 9:00 am
My rentals usually have me in the car for 800 - 1,200 miles over 5 days, so I share your desires for a comfortable car. I used to have some very similar requirements regarding power outlets. Then I finally realized that I should just buy one of these and travel with it:

http://www.wagan.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=124&category_id=22&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=98

It is pretty small and fits right in the cup holder. No more problems finding outlets any more.

Now, most of my requirements are usually 'creature comforts' like:

- Functioning XM Radio
- Heated Seats in the winter
- Integrated navigation

Fortunately, as a Chairman I usually get a car that hits on all of my needs.



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