I just applied for a Sixt Card and was intrigued by their dual track for status. If you rent more than 5 times in a year, you will get upgraded to Gold. If you rent more than 20 times a year, you will be given Platinum.
BUT...and this is the interesting part...most F/Ters can get one of these cards immediately -- based on their status with their airline or hotel chain.
For Gold, you need minimum elite status (Silver Medallion with Delta, Hilton Gold, etc). With some airlines, like El Al or Lufthansa, simply being a member is enough.
For Platinum, you need a higher level. OnePass Gold or Hilton Diamond will suffice.
I don't know how carefully they check. Last year I was Gold with Delta and went down to Silver this year. I decided to give myself the benefit of the doubt, applied for Platinum, and said I was Delta Gold. When I finished filling out the form, I was told that my application would be reviewed and that I would be sent either the Platinum Card or the proper card to which I am entitled.
(In other words, if they contact Delta, I will be sent the Gold.)
Generally I rent with Hertz, but I think that in Europe -- especially in Germany -- Sixt may be the better deal.
derpelikan
Jun 21, 05, 2:33 am
there are several threads on this in the LH forum already.
may be you can try search first next time.
:)
i got platinum based on my kempinski concierge and spg plat.
sixt is really great
dp
Dovster
Jun 21, 05, 3:50 am
Gee, and I searched through every thread in this forum before posting. :D
Actually, I never would have thought to look in the LH Forum for information about Sixt. After your post, I did a search and came up with 305 hits on various forums -- but no way to know which just mentioned Sixt in passing and which gave the information about its status levels.
That is why TalkBoard voted to recommend that Randy start this forum -- to make it easier to find info like this.
USAFAN
Jun 21, 05, 3:04 pm
Dovster:
Good that you posted it here ... I wouldn't have seen it otherwise.
But what happens if and when I have a Sixt status?
Sixt is a good company, but often not cheaper than Avis, National etc.
Does this Sixt status - what ever it is - count also for Sixti? Sixti has some good rates for a Volvo in Germany ...
Dovster
Jun 21, 05, 3:17 pm
As far as I can tell, having a regular Sixt card means that you have a special line like Hertz's Gold Club.
Having Sixt Gold status gives you that line plus a 25% discount on standard rates and guarantees you a rental within 12 hours of you asking for it.
Having Platinum gives you the line, a 35% discount, and a guarantee of a rental within 6 hours.
I don't believe that any of this applies to Sixti.
Stewie Mac
Jun 22, 05, 4:15 am
can I just add that even with only the 'regular' Sixt card, I have had upgrades 3 out of 3 renting from AMS (twice from Golf to Merc E class, once from Golf to Volvo XC70). :D
If only they still gave BA miles......
Hammer
Jun 22, 05, 5:24 am
If you live in Germany you might get better rates with the "Happy Digits Sixt Card". Gold/Platinum gives you 25%/35% off the INTERNATIONAL RATES, while the the Happy Digit card gives you 20% off the EUROPEAN RATES.
For my personal rental pattern I almost always get cheaper rates with the Happy Digits rebate (I have two Sixt cards and decide for every rental which card to use).
YMMV!
USAFAN
Jun 22, 05, 7:57 am
As far as I can tell, having a regular Sixt card means that you have a special line like Hertz's Gold Club.
Having Sixt Gold status gives you that line plus a 25% discount on standard rates and guarantees you a rental within 12 hours of you asking for it.
Having Platinum gives you the line, a 35% discount, and a guarantee of a rental within 6 hours.
I don't believe that any of this applies to Sixti.
Dovster:
I applied for the Gold Card ... see what happens.
Thanks again. ^
USAFAN
Jun 23, 05, 8:27 am
I got an answer and the card in less than 24 hours:
Thank you for your e-mail to Sixt.
To receive a Sixt Gold Card, please mail a copy of your Hilton HHonors
Points & Miles: Gold Card
I e-mailed a copy and got this back:
Dear Mr USAFAN
Thank you for your e-mail to Sixt.your Sixt Gold Card xxxxxx has been
issued. You will receive the Card within next weeks.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any further questions.
Kind regards,
Great service. ^ I'll use Sixt on my next Europe trip .. I have rented from Sixt before, they have nice new cars...
Dovster:
Thanks for the tip.
Dovster
Jun 23, 05, 8:56 am
That's odd -- they did not ask me to send them a copy of my Delta Gold card (probably a good thing as it expired a few months ago).
Nor did I get a letter telling me that my Sixt Card has been issued.
It will be interesting to see what happens.
Dovster
Jun 23, 05, 9:01 am
Just one thought: My application must be driving them nuts.
My Delta Account has an American address.
I gave them my German MasterCard number.
I used my Israeli address and driving license.
:D
USAFAN
Jun 23, 05, 9:42 am
Just one thought: My application must be driving them nuts.
My Delta Account has an American address.
I gave them my German MasterCard number.
I used my Israeli address and driving license.
:D
Tell Sixt you work for http://www.mossad.gov.il/Mohr
... and you will "make them an offer they can't refuse".. :D
Dovster
Jun 23, 05, 10:36 am
I think I will just hand the problem over to my Used Italian Girlfriend's godfather.
USAFAN
Jul 2, 05, 8:24 am
An update on pricing in Germany:
Sixt has about the same pricelevel like National and Avis.
I booked Sixti for half the price...and will get A Volvo S-40 or a Ford Mondeo.
Sixti change their rules:
The most important changes in the rental conditions:
• No charges for cleaning, refuelling and reservation changes
• Increase in the free kilometres to 500 kilometres for vehicle categories above the SMART
• Increase in the maximum rental period to 100 days
http://www.sixti.com
demiurg
Jul 2, 05, 6:49 pm
Doesn't the S40/Mondeo class cost EUR 49 per day at Sixti? In my experience usually you get at Sixt a similar car for about the same price, but then you still have all the benefits of your Sixt express card depending on its color. For me the most important (Platinum):
- Usually no waiting, no hassle, good service
- Renting a Mercedes A class on average I get a Mercedes C class (in Germany)
- 2000 LH miles at certain locations, if I use ring&rent
USAFAN
Jul 3, 05, 7:48 am
Doesn't the S40/Mondeo class cost EUR 49 per day at Sixti? In my experience usually you get at Sixt a similar car for about the same price, but then you still have all the benefits of your Sixt express card depending on its color. For me the most important (Platinum):
- Usually no waiting, no hassle, good service
- Renting a Mercedes A class on average I get a Mercedes C class (in Germany)
- 2000 LH miles at certain locations, if I use ring&rent
I know, Sixt has a good service. I have Gold (number), thanks to Dovster, and with Sixti I pay less than Euro 300 for a Volvo S40 or Mondeo. A similar car with Sixt is almost Euro 600 (after rebate).
In the US, I like the National Emerald service ... I have a choice of cars. That doesn't work the same way in Europe .. I have to go to the counter. Same with Avis and Hertz.
jonnye
Jul 4, 05, 3:44 pm
That's odd -- they did not ask me to send them a copy of my Delta Gold card (probably a good thing as it expired a few months ago).
Nor did I get a letter telling me that my Sixt Card has been issued.
It will be interesting to see what happens.
I've also not heard/received anything since filling out my form for Plat??
Dovster
Jul 14, 05, 12:58 pm
I've also not heard/received anything since filling out my form for Plat??
I filled out my application for Platinum on June 21 and received an answer today approving it. It said I will get the card within 15 days.
It is possible that they take longer for Platinum than they do for Gold, but I can't see why they would.
On the other hand, they did not ask for any proof of my Delta status. The delay might have been caused while they waited for an answer from Delta. Here, too, I have to wonder -- I currently have Delta Silver Medallion status, which only qualifies me for Sixt Gold. Until February, I had Delta Gold Medallion, which does qualify me for Sixt Platinum, so they may have asked Delta for further background on me.
jonnye
Jul 15, 05, 9:32 am
I filled out my application for Platinum on June 21 and received an answer today approving it. It said I will get the card within 15 days.
It is possible that they take longer for Platinum than they do for Gold, but I can't see why they would.
On the other hand, they did not ask for any proof of my Delta status. The delay might have been caused while they waited for an answer from Delta. Here, too, I have to wonder -- I currently have Delta Silver Medallion status, which only qualifies me for Sixt Gold. Until February, I had Delta Gold Medallion, which does qualify me for Sixt Platinum, so they may have asked Delta for further background on me.
Called them two days ago and was told they have a huge backlog and not much staff. She searched through the online applications and manual activated mine. If only I would have known this a month ago!!!
So for anyone out there who is waiting for activation....CALL UP!!!!
lg2k
Jul 22, 05, 1:12 pm
Called them two days ago and was told they have a huge backlog and not much staff. She searched through the online applications and manual activated mine. If only I would have known this a month ago!!!
So for anyone out there who is waiting for activation....CALL UP!!!!
Do you remember which number you called? I called the Germany number and they were able to tell me my new account number but were unable to confirm whether it was Platinum.
Thanks
skywalkerLAX
Jul 26, 05, 1:21 pm
Well... I recently sent a message to the Sixt Service in germany because I became United PE 1K and asked them to change my Sixt Card from Gold to Platinum, too. They requested a copy of my new United membership card or a scanned copy by email. Anyway it's no problem for me but here you see, sometimes they take care of giving this status. :confused:
Dovster
Jul 26, 05, 6:23 pm
lg2k and skywalkerLAX, welcome to FlyerTalk.
I think you will find that this one thread is only the tip of the iceberg -- F/T is loaded with information which can help make your travelling easier and less expensive.
Marq
Jul 31, 05, 7:29 pm
I need to rent a car in South Africa next year. As DL PM and HHonors Diamond, it sounds like I can get Sixt Platinum. For a one time rental for two days costing around $300 with fees, is this worth it? Do they guarantee upgrades thus allowing me to choose cheaper car (I'm one of those americans that can't drive a stick)?
thanks,
Marc
Wiggums
Aug 3, 05, 2:47 pm
I did get my Sixt Platinum by being a 1K with United Airlines. Not once have I gotten upgraded! I used it twice in LHR and twice in AMS this year, but it has been worthless so far.
Dovster
Aug 3, 05, 2:48 pm
I did get my Sixt Platinum by being a 1K with United Airlines. Not once have I gotten upgraded! I used it twice in LHR and twice in AMS this year, but it has been worthless so far.
Did it get you reduced rates?
USAFAN
Aug 4, 05, 9:40 am
Did it get you reduced rates?
I think you always get the reduced rate ... you have to book, sign in through a special website, which is difficult to find.
I think it's here: http://www.e-sixt.com/cgi-perl/rental/or?language=en&action=express
When you book, it shows you the discount.
ozzie
Aug 10, 05, 6:12 am
No benefit except for the 35% discount you received !!! I generally always get an upgrade if I book a lower class of car. If I really want a Mercedes C-Class though I go ahead and book it - never been upgraded to an E-Class.
go4miles
Aug 10, 05, 12:25 pm
I get upgraded to E-Class or 5-series about 50% of time when renting IDMR (A3/1-series)
I think the Platinumcard works excellent for upgrades
I also had nice weekends in an SL350 (booking E-Class)
Dovster
Aug 10, 05, 12:40 pm
I don't know how valuable this is, but having the Sixt Card also gives you a 10% discount on the corporate rate at any Hilton in Europe.
jimquan
Aug 10, 05, 1:15 pm
This is great stuff! I'm headed to Germay for three months and a Sixt Card should be very handy.
Note that the application page says your info including CC# will be sent by SSL but I never saw the little padlock close on my browser. The first try failed and I had to submit it twice! This may make the application a nonstarter for some people. Too late for me.
I may have to call as I leave in a couple of weeks so the office contact jonnye
used would be key.
Thanks all!
Jim
print0815
Aug 11, 05, 3:31 pm
I get upgraded to E-Class or 5-series about 50% of time when renting IDMR (A3/1-series)
I think the Platinumcard works excellent for upgrades
I also had nice weekends in an SL350 (booking E-Class)
...and even the simple Gold card is good for decent upgrades. I always book IDMR (A3) or sometimes SDMR (A4), depending which one is cheaper, and never ever recieved anything lower than PDMR. The last weeks I had an E270, 2x BMW530, 2x A6 2,7.
That made me switching over from Europcar :D
I usually rent once a week and always rent at city offices, never at airports. Maybe thats the reason.... ;)
FLYGVA
Aug 18, 05, 1:58 pm
I rent a lot cars at Sixt (sold my own car a year ago) and always a city station on a short time frame.
If you choose options like navigation and automatic transmission, the chances to get another car than requested are quite good – and I am only Gold.
From my experinces with them in the past, it was quite good to get another car than booked if you do this only a short time in advance. Since a few month, it seems, they have upgrade the system showing the availability of cars, because some groups are not available at every Sixt Station and some Stations show no availability for requested dates.
My experiences with them in this year (reservation was made the time 10 - 25 hours in advance); but in this short time frame not every car is available.
I book always the lowest or second lowest available categorie or a special group if I for example need a station wagon. I always choose as option Navigation and Automatic transmission (I know, a Fiest is not availble with nor Automatic neither Navigation)
Sixt Düsseldorf Central Station
booked Ford Fiesta (ECMR) got VW Golf
booked Mercedes A (CLMR) got Volvo V 50
booked Audia A 2 (CDMR), got Mercedes CLS automatic transmission
booked Audi A 3 got Audi A 3
booked VW Passat Variant (SWMR), got BMW X 3 (but rejected, as an SUV is not covered by the insurance included in my credit card and got as I need a Station Wagon a Ford Mondeo (downgrade)
booked Audi A 3 (IDMR) got BMW 1 Series (no upgrade), which had after an hour driving a breakdown (electronic malfunction, no ESP, ABS, Power Steering, etc), changed to a SLK for the rest of a sunny weekend :D
Sixt Frankfurt
booked Ford Fiesta (ECMR), got Mercedes A
booked VW Golf (CLMR), got Mercedes C with automatic transmission
Sixt Moers
booked Audi A 2 (CDMR) got Mercedes A
Sixt Berlin
booked Smart Forfour (IVMR), got Audi A 3
DoubleD
Aug 20, 05, 6:20 pm
there are several threads on this in the LH forum already.
may be you can try search first next time.
:)
i got platinum based on my kempinski concierge and spg plat.
sixt is really great
dp
Dovster
Aug 20, 05, 7:02 pm
The LH Forum is no longer the appropriate place for threads about Sixt. Indeed, it might be helpful if those threads were moved here.
TalkBoard established this forum specifically to house threads about Sixt, Enterprise, and other car rental agencies which do not have their own forum.
Wiggums
Aug 22, 05, 1:18 pm
I did Sixt twice in LHR and Sixt twice in AMS - with the Sixt Platinum card.
The rates weren't impressive... and I never got a rental upgrade. I am pretty disappointed with it, but have never used it in Germany.
kwoj
Aug 29, 05, 10:20 am
I rent a lot cars at Sixt (sold my own car a year ago) and always a city station on a short time frame.
If you choose options like navigation and automatic transmission, the chances to get another car than requested are quite good – and I am only Gold.
From my experinces with them in the past, it was quite good to get another car than booked if you do this only a short time in advance. Since a few month, it seems, they have upgrade the system showing the availability of cars, because some groups are not available at every Sixt Station and some Stations show no availability for requested dates.
My experiences with them in this year (reservation was made the time 10 - 25 hours in advance); but in this short time frame not every car is available.
I book always the lowest or second lowest available categorie or a special group if I for example need a station wagon. I always choose as option Navigation and Automatic transmission (I know, a Fiest is not availble with nor Automatic neither Navigation)
Sixt Düsseldorf Central Station
booked Ford Fiesta (ECMR) got VW Golf
booked Mercedes A (CLMR) got Volvo V 50
booked Audia A 2 (CDMR), got Mercedes CLS automatic transmission
booked Audi A 3 got Audi A 3
booked VW Passat Variant (SWMR), got BMW X 3 (but rejected, as an SUV is not covered by the insurance included in my credit card and got as I need a Station Wagon a Ford Mondeo (downgrade)
booked Audi A 3 (IDMR) got BMW 1 Series (no upgrade), which had after an hour driving a breakdown (electronic malfunction, no ESP, ABS, Power Steering, etc), changed to a SLK for the rest of a sunny weekend :D
Sixt Frankfurt
booked Ford Fiesta (ECMR), got Mercedes A
booked VW Golf (CLMR), got Mercedes C with automatic transmission
Sixt Moers
booked Audi A 2 (CDMR) got Mercedes A
Sixt Berlin
booked Smart Forfour (IVMR), got Audi A 3
Hello,
How does it work, that a CLS is covered under the CC Insurance ?
Thanks
kwoj
Wiggums
Aug 29, 05, 1:38 pm
Just did LHR again... reserved a compact, and got a compact (CDMR Class). They had C230 Kompressor coupes and several Mitsubishi Pajero 4x4's. I got a Honda Civic.... but I have to also note that the Civic's there were all automatic, spankin'-new, with moonroofs and leather interior!
That marks my 5th in a row where I didn't get a single upgrade. I often found lower prices thru Sixt's promotions. The car I got was only £35 for one day. If I used my Platinum rates, £33.70 a day, but let's not forget the Service Fee which is £20 a day, bringing the total to £53.70. I suspect I would get better rates by looking for promotions offered on sixt.co.uk
I plan to go to Germany over Thanksgiving and I have reserved a BMW 525i/530d - what are the chances I would get an upgrade to maybe.. let's say.. 730d? Through Europcar, anybody could get a rate of 150,€ in FRA. I have rented Audi A8, BMW 730d, Benz S350, and VW Phaeton from Europcar. Sixt does not advertise these cars on their website if you do not log in with your Sixt Platinum card. Once I logged in, the prices were significantly higher than 150,€.
Doe anybody know what cars (XXAR or XDAR) are offered thru Sixt? Europcar apparently doesn't do Phaeton TDI or A8 TDI anymore and most cars there are no longer diesel. I really want to get the A8 V-10 TDI again or even a BMW 740d.
Zaphod
Aug 30, 05, 2:59 am
I recently reserved a "BMW 525d or similar" and got an Audi A 8 4.2 - although not the TDI (Berlin downtown station). They also offered me a Mercedes S 320.
Wiggums
Aug 30, 05, 9:43 am
Berlin downtown station had an Audi A8 or Benz S320? Wow... I am pretty sure FRA has far more choices for me to pick from. I only picked the 525i/530d to elevate my chances of getting an Audi A8.
Yokdoc
Aug 30, 05, 2:57 pm
Hello,
How does it work, that a CLS is covered under the CC Insurance ?
Thanks
kwoj
the LH T&C dont exclude cars from Mercedes-Benz from insurance,
but
the LH Visa card coveres a maximum of 50000,- Euros, if the car is more worth than that and you have a full crash you have to pay for the difference e.g. car price is 60000 you pay 10000.
Zaphod
Aug 31, 05, 3:55 am
Berlin downtown station had an Audi A8 or Benz S320? Wow... I am pretty sure FRA has far more choices for me to pick from. I only picked the 525i/530d to elevate my chances of getting an Audi A8.
Why don't you give them a call (not too far) in advance and ask? Sometimes that works quite well. I would try calling the specific location where you reserved; phone numbers can be found here (http://download.fdf.de/download.php?id=48) .
USAFAN
Aug 31, 05, 12:34 pm
I got an answer and the card in less than 24 hours:
Great service. ^ I'll use Sixt on my next Europe trip .. I have rented from Sixt before, they have nice new cars...
Dovster:
Thanks for the tip.
Again - thanks to Dovster and again good service from Sixt:
I have the Gold Card. Wrote Sixt an e-mail that I have an Ameniti Card and asked for a Platinum Card. Sixt answered and changed to Platinum within hours.
I reserve a C-Class Mercedes in FRA at Sixt (-35%). Same price like a Volvo V40 or Ford Mondeo from Sixti.
Wiggums
Aug 31, 05, 1:12 pm
Why don't you give them a call (not too far) in advance and ask? Sometimes that works quite well. I would try calling the specific location where you reserved; phone numbers can be found here (http://download.fdf.de/download.php?id=48) .
I did that for LHR and AMS, was always told, "It's based on availability and you have to be here to find out." That was usually within a day or two from the reservation date. I don't know if FRA will give me a similar response.
USAFAN
Aug 31, 05, 3:24 pm
...but let's not forget the Service Fee which is £20 a day....
A DAY?!? That's a shocker. My reservation for one week says "...Excludes service fee of Euro 34.40 ...." I hope that's for the whole week :confused:
Dovster
Aug 31, 05, 3:29 pm
A DAY?!? That's a shocker. My reservation for one week says "...Excludes service fee of Euro 34.40 ...." I hope that's for the whole week :confused:
Why do I have the feeling that if it is Euro 34.40 per day that USAFAN will no longer be thanking me????
Wiggums
Aug 31, 05, 4:21 pm
A DAY?!? That's a shocker. My reservation for one week says "...Excludes service fee of Euro 34.40 ...." I hope that's for the whole week :confused:
I forgot to point out all my five rentals were for one single day... I was not thinking at all here! It's for the entire rental period, you're absolutely correct.
Mr Happy
Sep 5, 05, 7:57 am
I am committed to Sixt for the following reasons:
1. As an LH SEN I get an automatic Platinum Sixt card
2. As an LH SEN I get a SEN Gold Visa Card which covers my comprehensive insurance when hiring through Sixt.
3. I live in Germany (Sixt's home market)
4. When hiring from Sixt I get the 35% Platinum discount + free insurance (exclusiv) rate.
5. I ALWAYS get bumped, as a regular hirer (I'd qualify for gold or plantinum most years as I don't own my own car) I know the guys at FRA zentrum and they just give stuff away to me (or so it feels).
I've had bad experiences 2/2 with Sixt AMS and mediocre with Sixt STN 2/2 but LHR has always been 2/5 fine or 3/5 really good.
If I had to complain about one thing, its their lack of 'on airport' parking or out-of-hours opening times last time I had to drop a car on a one way at Thrifty (do a runner) and call Sixt LGW from AMS and tell them the car was in their competitors car park because I wasn't going to drop it in Redxxxx? and get a taxi to the airport for 25 quid just because their helpdesk claimed they were 'at' the airport. The LGW was used to this though
Wiggums
Sep 12, 05, 11:39 am
Okay, what would the XDAR (or XXAR) class cars be in Germany, especially Frankfurt? So far, I've heard of Audi A8 4.2. I am hoping at least some of them would be a turbodiesel in Frankfurt because I'm driving all the way to Paris and with gas now €1.50 per litre in France ($1.85 a litre or $7.00 a gallon) I am far more inclined to ask for a turbodiesel.
Mr Happy
Sep 13, 05, 11:56 am
Dunno but they do have A8's, got one once to go to the UK, unf, broke down (computer...) on the return leg.
They're very flexi in town, not so sure about airport (I doubt it from what I've seen).
Guess your status should help
Wiggums
Sep 30, 05, 12:19 pm
When I log in www.sixt.de - I use the SixtExpress to log in using my platinum card. Does EVERYBODY get: Raten für LOYALTY PROGRAMS 3
I often wondered if Ameniti members get PROGRAMS 4 whilst the real frequent renters get PROGRAMS 1? Does everybody get PROGRAMS 3? Does that simply mean it's "Platinum?"
USAFAN
Sep 30, 05, 3:37 pm
When I log in www.sixt.de - I use the SixtExpress to log in using my platinum card. Does EVERYBODY get: Raten für LOYALTY PROGRAMS 3
I often wondered if Ameniti members get PROGRAMS 4 whilst the real frequent renters get PROGRAMS 1? Does everybody get PROGRAMS 3? Does that simply mean it's "Platinum?"
I am Platinum and get this with http://www.e-sixt.com/:
Dear Mr. USAFAN,
'ComfortLogin' is activated.
Reserve a car here even quicker - at your rates.
Rates for Ameniti (United Airlines).
Country: Germany
Rate: INTER. STANDARD -30%
Wiggums
Oct 4, 05, 11:34 am
I only got it because I'm 1K with United. There's no mention of Ameniti or even United 1K anywhere on the website.
I also used www.sixt.fr with the Platinum Card, but I found it much cheaper to use www.sixtusa.com and not use the Platinum Card! It pays to look at all Sixt websites and do comparison shopping.
Yokdoc
Oct 10, 05, 2:12 pm
Do anybody know if Sixt has ordered the new s-class? Im curious to know when these nice cars arrive at the sixt car park...
Wiggums
Oct 11, 05, 12:08 pm
The new "S" has been in Germany for only a few months. You can try to call them directly in Frankfurt.
USAFAN
Oct 12, 05, 7:22 am
The new "S" has been in Germany for only a few months. You can try to call them directly in Frankfurt.
The NEW (2006) S-Class arrived Sept. 24, 2005 at the German dealers show room. The German Sixt website doesn't show the NEW "S" (yet) for rental ... but you can lease it (long term)
the LH T&C dont exclude cars from Mercedes-Benz from insurance,
but
the LH Visa card coveres a maximum of 50000,- Euros, if the car is more worth than that and you have a full crash you have to pay for the difference e.g. car price is 60000 you pay 10000.
Is this the Miles & More VISA Card by Denizbank?
jezf
Nov 9, 05, 7:56 am
2. As an LH SEN I get a SEN Gold Visa Card which covers my comprehensive insurance when hiring through Sixt.
Is this the Miles & More VISA Card by Denizbank?
kwoj
Nov 9, 05, 11:29 am
Hi,
no its the LH M&M Gold Card by Bayerische Landesbank.
Insurance is only valid for Corporate Rentals.
kwoj
Wiggums
Nov 17, 05, 12:51 pm
It seems Sixt is no longer putting XDAR (S-Class, 7-Series, or A8) on the website.. even after I logged in with my Platinum number and it showed much lower rates, but I don't see the XDAR class anymore. I am still pretty sure there are XDAR class in FRA.
check balance
Nov 18, 05, 6:17 am
Hi kwoj,
what do you mean with it is only valid for corporate rentals?
check balance
Hi,
no its the LH M&M Gold Card by Bayerische Landesbank.
Insurance is only valid for Corporate Rentals.
kwoj
kwoj
Nov 18, 05, 12:54 pm
Hi kwoj,
what do you mean with it is only valid for corporate rentals?
check balance
Hi,
the T&Cs state that the insurance is only valid for corporate rentals, because you could use the Card with the business package (95€) only for Business expenses.
kwoj
Stefan0521
Nov 19, 05, 2:19 pm
Hi,
the T&Cs state that the insurance is only valid for corporate rentals, because you could use the Card with the business package (95€) only for Business expenses.
kwoj
This business/non-business distinction is enforced by VISA only: They require the card issuing banks to offer both a normal and a business version of their credit cards. Lufthansa and their insurance company are neither interested in the type of your expenses nor in the reasons for your car rental, therefore the insurance is valid for any rental. On demand they'll even send you a letter stating this.
Regards,
Stefan
underpressure
Nov 19, 05, 3:31 pm
...Actually, I never would have thought to look in the LH Forum for information about Sixt. After your post, I did a search and came up with 305 hits on various forums -- but no way to know which just mentioned Sixt in passing and which gave the information about its status levels.
...
Silly wabbitt, it was the sixth thread.... :D
Rambuster
Nov 22, 05, 3:44 pm
I am Platinum and get this with http://www.e-sixt.com/:
Dear Mr. USAFAN,
'ComfortLogin' is activated.
Reserve a car here even quicker - at your rates.
Rates for Ameniti (United Airlines).
Country: Germany
Rate: INTER. STANDARD -30%
As an LH SEN / Sixt Platinum member you will get a 35% rebate. I believe if you get the Sixt Amex Gold card they will give you a 40% discount.
Personally I will stick with their 35% discount as my Amex Centurion has a CDW insurance coverage, which the Sixt Amex does not have. This is worth more than the 5% difference in rate. Sixt does incredible rates for weekends. As a Platinum member you can get a Mercedes E-Class for ca. EUR 69 per weekend. (Fri 12.00 - Mon 09.00)
Roger70
Dec 2, 05, 7:24 am
That's odd -- they did not ask me to send them a copy of my Delta Gold card (probably a good thing as it expired a few months ago).
Nor did I get a letter telling me that my Sixt Card has been issued.
It will be interesting to see what happens.
:td: Have a look at that site:
http://www.sanirentals.com
I know many people who lost money with car rental.
With your credit card number thay can do everything!!!
Roger.
jezf
Dec 2, 05, 7:43 am
I have a sixt platinum card, and get a supposed 35% discount.
but i always find it is much better to book with holiday cars section of the sixt website. they offer unlimited mileage and full insurance, so what on earth do i need the platinum card for?
the quotes i get from holiday cars are generally much cheaper, and include unlimited mileage and full insurance, when compared to the main sixt site after i put in my card number and surname.
so what advantages is there of holding a sixt platinum card?
johnep1
Dec 4, 05, 10:03 am
Would someone please post or PM me the SIXT email address used to verify partner status? I just applied for the Gold card on their site using my Leader's Club number (from the email the Leader's Club sent) and didn't realize that my Hyatt Diamond would give me Plat. Hopefully I can email them before they process the gold membership.
Thank you.
Dovster
Dec 4, 05, 11:22 am
Would someone please post or PM me the SIXT email address used to verify partner status?
Try nathan.benger@sixt.de
Wiggums
Dec 7, 05, 1:04 pm
Okay, just did FRA.. and I am 0 out of 5 for upgrades as a Sixt Platinum. AMS - 0 for 2, LHR 0 for 2, and now FRA 0 for 1. :( What am I doing wrong?
Dennis
Dec 7, 05, 1:34 pm
Okay, just did FRA.. and I am 0 out of 5 for upgrades as a Sixt Platinum. AMS - 0 for 2, LHR 0 for 2, and now FRA 0 for 1. :( What am I doing wrong?
did you ask for an upgrade?
jezf
Dec 7, 05, 2:47 pm
I have a sixt platinum card, and get a supposed 35% discount.
but i always find it is much better to book with holiday cars section of the sixt website. they offer unlimited mileage and full insurance, so what on earth do i need the platinum card for?
the quotes i get from holiday cars are generally much cheaper, and include unlimited mileage and full insurance, when compared to the main sixt site after i put in my card number and surname.
so what advantages is there of holding a sixt platinum card?
anyone?
johnep1
Dec 7, 05, 8:57 pm
Try nathan.benger@sixt.de
Thank you. I sent an email to that address on Monday and have not yet received a reply.
Zaphod
Dec 8, 05, 2:37 am
anyone?
Platinum also gives you a 20% discount on Sixt Holiday Cars rentals. The discount doesn't apply to promotional rates, but I just had a one-week rental in Portugal where the standard rate minus 20% was still lower that the promo rate they had at the time. (Also note that you can't get the discount online, but have to book by phone.)
jezf
Dec 8, 05, 2:51 am
Platinum also gives you a 20% discount on Sixt Holiday Cars rentals. The discount doesn't apply to promotional rates, but I just had a one-week rental in Portugal where the standard rate minus 20% was still lower that the promo rate they had at the time. (Also note that you can't get the discount online, but have to book by phone.)
interesting. wonder why the platinum discount for holiday cars cant be implemented online?
Zaphod
Dec 8, 05, 3:36 am
interesting. wonder why the platinum discount for holiday cars cant be implemented online?
Good question - they could easily give you a "promotion code" to enter into the online booking form. Maybe because of the abuse risk, but then again they could always check your platinum card when you pick up the car.
Wiggums
Dec 8, 05, 3:11 pm
did you ask for an upgrade?
Did that in LHR, AMS, but not in FRA... I thought it was an "automatic" thing. Thanks...
USAFAN
Dec 11, 05, 1:54 pm
Okay, just did FRA.. and I am 0 out of 5 for upgrades as a Sixt Platinum. AMS - 0 for 2, LHR 0 for 2, and now FRA 0 for 1. :( What am I doing wrong?
I think the best way to get an upgrade is, when you use "Sixt's call before service" - it's called Sixt Express, and you also get 2,000 Miles & More miles.
Die Handy-Service Nummer: + 49 (0) 180 – 5 00 22 02
zerbib
Dec 12, 05, 3:39 am
As an LH SEN / Sixt Platinum member you will get a 35% rebate. I believe if you get the Sixt Amex Gold card they will give you a 40% discount.
Personally I will stick with their 35% discount as my Amex Centurion has a CDW insurance coverage, which the Sixt Amex does not have. This is worth more than the 5% difference in rate. Sixt does incredible rates for weekends. As a Platinum member you can get a Mercedes E-Class for ca. EUR 69 per weekend. (Fri 12.00 - Mon 09.00)
I would be interested to see these rates, because each time I reserve on the internet site, my rates ( as a Platinum member with LH sen) are more expensive than the weekend rates on offer.. could anyone post their rates as they are available as you go on to the express rent! here are mine
Raten für : LUFTHANSA SENATOREN
Rate: INTER. STANDARD -35%
Code: Beispielfahrzeug Tag Woche Wochenende* Monat Zusatz km
FVMR – Ford Transit
€173.50.....€114.60
€646.10.....€572.30
€182.00.....€144.80
zerbib
Dec 13, 05, 9:52 am
:p That is great work Wiggums. Now it is good to see really how Sixt makes it prices. It seems that only the ex Germany members , as per the one on 1k and mine, are overall cheaper by a whisper ( but particularly on week end rates). Any one else has -35% SEN LH rates to offer?
thx
demiurg
Dec 13, 05, 2:17 pm
Mine (LH SEN rates, Germany-based) are the same as yours, zerbib.
USAFAN
Dec 14, 05, 12:45 pm
....It seems that only the ex Germany members , as per the one on 1k and mine, are overall cheaper by a whisper ( but particularly on week end rates). Any one else has -35% SEN LH rates to offer?
thx
May be we are comparing "apples with oranges": Did all ask for the same rental dates? I don't see any dates posted... I am a little confused, may be plain wrong .. please explain.
Thanks
zerbib
Dec 15, 05, 2:36 am
May be we are comparing "apples with oranges": Did all ask for the same rental dates? I don't see any dates posted... I am a little confused, may be plain wrong .. please explain.
Thanks
There are 4 prices displayed in the following format : Day, Week, Weekend, Month
X2921294H
Dec 17, 05, 8:31 am
The NEW (2006) S-Class arrived Sept. 24, 2005 at the German dealers show room. The German Sixt website doesn't show the NEW "S" (yet) for rental ... but you can lease it (long term)
I have already seen them for rental or at least in use in MUC.
USAFAN
Dec 17, 05, 9:17 am
There are 4 prices displayed in the following format : Day, Week, Weekend, Month
I understand. But a "Day, Week, Weekend, Month" costs a lot more in Florida in winter than in summer. The same might be true in Europe .. during holidays, fairs (Messe) ....
Anyway, Wiggum's list gives me a pretty good picture.
Thanks.
Thalassa
Dec 20, 05, 8:51 am
I don't know how carefully they check.
My experience indicates that they do not check. I saw this thread and applied for the Sixt Gold Card. However, I made a mistake in the application process -- I did key in my LH FTL number but somehow managed to change the program name (from the drop down box) into TAP Air Porgugal. I got approved a few days later, nevertheless. Had they done any checking, they would have realized that a) the number did not come from TAP and b) I am not a TAP FFP member.
But the card is in the mail...
Cheers,
T.
USAFAN
Dec 21, 05, 12:09 pm
My experience indicates that they do not check. I saw this thread and applied for the Sixt Gold Card. However, I made a mistake in the application process -- I did key in my LH FTL number but somehow managed to change the program name (from the drop down box) into TAP Air Porgugal. I got approved a few days later, nevertheless. Had they done any checking, they would have realized that a) the number did not come from TAP and b) I am not a TAP FFP member.
But the card is in the mail...
Cheers,
T.
With me, Sixt checked for the GOLD and for the PLATINUM card
Wiggums
Dec 21, 05, 4:11 pm
I applied the first time... waited for about 2 months, applied again. Then that's when I got an e-mail asking for a faxed copy of my Mileage Plus 1K card. The same day, the mail came in with my Sixt Platinum card apparently from the first application, not the second.
Yokdoc
Dec 26, 05, 1:39 pm
These are my rates
including all mileage
Raten für : SIXT PLATINUMCARD-INHABER
Rate: DISCOUNT RATE
LDAR
Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe
€ 98,80
€ 369,20
€ 103,40
LWAR
BMW 530d Touring
€ 100,10
€ 373,10
€ 105,30
XDAR
Mercedes Benz S-Klasse
€ 169,00
€ 633,80
€ 177,40
IVMR
Ford Focus C-Max
€ 67,60
€ 252,80
€ 70,90
SVMR
VW Multivan
€ 122,80
€ 460,20
€ 129,40
FVMR
Ford Transit
€ 173,50
€ 646,10
€ 182,00
Ben
Dec 29, 05, 12:33 am
Could a LH HON member (--> Sixt Diamond) post her/his rates, please?
totti
Dec 30, 05, 8:43 am
Could a LH HON member (--> Sixt Diamond) post her/his rates, please?
just take zerbib's rate (35% discount). then you also know fullprice and just need to subtract 40% because that's exactly what hons get. I started sixt gold with 25% got plat then with 35 e.g. zerbib and hon will bring you a bit more down.
http://www.miles-and-more.com/online/portal/mam/de/programm/hon_circle?l=de&nodeid=1310782
BTW it's interesting that sixt reduced their weekend-rate PDMR and bigger sizes that much. Seems as if they have problems to rent out these cars on weekends what is finally not that surprising.
Wiggums
Jan 4, 06, 2:05 pm
I have noticed the regular weekend rates are now MUCH higher than 35% off rates. That's good news! ^
Many times, I did not log in because it was cheaper, but not anymore.
NORMAL - Wochenendtarif
€ 60,00* smart forfour
€ 70,00* Ford Focus
€ 71,00* VW Golf
€ 79,00* BMW 1er
€ 80,00* VW Passat
€ 84,00* Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse
€ 92,00* Mercedes Benz C-Klasse
€ 116,00* Mercedes Benz E200
€ 120,00* Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe
€ 74,00* VW Golf Variant
€ 80,00* Audi A3 Sportback
€ 85,00* BMW 3er Touring
€ 95,00* Mercedes Benz C-Klasse T-Modell
€ 117,00* Mercedes Benz E-Klasse T-Modell
* Basismietpreis - Preisangebot im Detail wird in der rechten Box angezeigt
INTER. STANDARD -35% - Wochenendtarif
€ 56,50* smart forfour
€ 58,10* Ford Focus
€ 58,80* VW Golf
€ 61,10* BMW 1er
€ 62,60* VW Passat
€ 64,80* Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse
€ 67,10* Mercedes Benz C-Klasse
€ 69,40* Mercedes Benz E200
€ 71,60* Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe
€ 188,50* Mercedes Benz S-Klasse
€ 60,30* VW Golf Variant
€ 63,30* Audi A3 Sportback
€ 65,60* BMW 3er Touring
€ 67,90* Mercedes Benz C-Klasse T-Modell
€ 70,90* Mercedes Benz E-Klasse T-Modell
* Basismietpreis - Preisangebot im Detail wird in der rechten Box angezeigt
Fraser
Jan 15, 06, 12:40 pm
Seems like the mobility guarantee is worth it ^ Just tried to book a rental out of CPT for middle of next month on the Holidays Cars website but it said there were no vehicles available. Logged into the site for the discount and was able to price up a number of different vehicles...unfortunately $440 (incl. discount) for five days in a VW Polo but hey!
We are doing the rental in my girlfriends name as I am not old enough to drive in SA yet, is there a way to put my Platinum card number in the booking for discount and preferential upgrades? She is a Gold...
Dovster
Jan 15, 06, 6:09 pm
We are doing the rental in my girlfriends name as I am not old enough to drive in SA yet, is there a way to put my Platinum card number in the booking for discount and preferential upgrades? She is a Gold...
Not according to Sixt in Israel. I tried putting my Platinum number on a reservation my Used Italian Girlfriend was making and they refused.
Fraser
Jan 19, 06, 9:26 pm
Try nathan.benger@sixt.de
Anyone get a response from this?
Am just sending an email on behalf of my girlfriend. She comped her SPG Gold status but has managed to lose the email with her number in it. People on the phone couldn't seem to help. Anyone have another Sixt email address.
Thanks
Fraser
USAFAN
Mar 1, 06, 8:26 am
Bump!!
totti
Mar 2, 06, 9:42 am
I thought it would be interesting to start discussing our Sixt experience again. So I start myself. 8 rentals so far this year and got an upgrade all the time, when I rented a compact twice I even got double and triple upgrades. One out of this two was not wellcomed, as I just wanted to a have small car for easy parking. But I'll not complain about this one...
Well, not everything worked out perfekt with this rentals. Two times the car was dirty. I'd not complain if it would be just outside, but I hate it if the interior is dirty. But I got a compensation and so no need to complain, either.
To conclude till now just good experience with Sixt. I hope that we'll see the 2000 M&M miles back at R&R.
Cheers
totti
Wiggums
Mar 3, 06, 2:46 pm
What airports are you renting from? I'm still zero for upgrades in LHR five times and AMS twice.
totti
Mar 6, 06, 3:35 am
What airports are you renting from? I'm still zero for upgrades in LHR five times and AMS twice.
two times FRA, once MUC, GVA and TXL. On the other rentals I used downtown stations. I still heard that Sixt does hardly upgrade at LHR. I think there are some posts about it here in the thread!?
totti
Mar 6, 06, 3:41 am
I know that HON's are entitled to a Sixt Diamond Card which gives you double M&M miles and double upgrades if available. Does Sixt just hand out this card to HON's or are there other ways to get it?
WaltherVonDerVogelweide
Mar 6, 06, 12:46 pm
What airports are you renting from? I'm still zero for upgrades in LHR five times and AMS twice.
I rented at LHR. I had reserved the cheapest car with automatic gearbox with got a Mercedes E class!!
Wiggums
Mar 6, 06, 5:01 pm
Did you even ASK for the upgrade or???
Three times, I did not ask... Two times, I asked... NOTHING :(
I am renting from FRA this upcoming weekend.. I reserved 530d... Will see if I get a nicer car! (Fingers crossed for Audi A8!)
totti
Mar 7, 06, 2:11 am
Did you even ASK for the upgrade or???
Three times, I did not ask... Two times, I asked... NOTHING :(
I am renting from FRA this upcoming weekend.. I reserved 530d... Will see if I get a nicer car! (Fingers crossed for Audi A8!)
Yeah I hope you will get one. At least it would be the time to, after 7 rentals with none. But getting an upgrade from PDMR or something similar to XDAR will be difficult. Just got one a few times.
That's why often reserve FDMR and get an upgrade to PDMR which is much more likely.
Normally I don't ask for an upgrade but ask for a diesel and that's it. Again, hope you'll get your upgrade!
Cheers
totti
Wiggums
Mar 7, 06, 10:21 am
The price difference between IDAR and LDAR was only approximately €30 for the entire weekend.. but from LDAR to XDAR, it was another €70.
By the way, it's been a while.. what kind of fleet does Sixt have in FRA? So far, I've heard of Benz S320 and Audi A8. Do you know if Sixt has any turbo diesel vehicles in its XDAR fleet?
photog72
Mar 10, 06, 12:58 pm
I will be in FRA this May. I am *A Silver, with US. Any idea if I can get the Gold card?
totti
Mar 13, 06, 7:06 am
I will be in FRA this May. I am *A Silver, with US. Any idea if I can get the Gold card?
Nope, at least not with US even if you were US *G as US is not a Sixt partner. BTW. there are not that many perks for Sixt Gold and if you only rent once I wouldn't mind to be Gold.
USAFAN
Mar 13, 06, 7:21 am
... BTW. there are not that many perks for Sixt Gold and if you only rent once I wouldn't mind to be Gold.
He may consider Sixty. Rentals are in the same price range as Sixt with platinum.
totti
Mar 13, 06, 9:21 am
He may consider Sixty. Rentals are in the same price range as Sixt with platinum.
Concerning prices (for compact and smarler cars) you are probably right.
There are some disadvantages using Sixti.
(1) There are only a few stations compared to "normal" Sixt service. If you arrive at FRA T1 it's quite troublesome to rent at Sixti as you have to go to T2 which is somewhat time consuming...
(2) If you want to have something else than a compact car, Sixti is not the way to go, as they only have cars up to compact. If you are lucky you can get a Mercedes A-class but that's it.
BTW If you book via internet more than 2 weeks in advance you have a good chance to get the same or even a better rates than plat
Wiggums
Mar 13, 06, 2:03 pm
Okay, I am now in FRA.. and, yes, I reserved PDAR and they gave me XDAR! :) A nice BMW 730d. However, I had numerous problems and I am not sure what to do. I drove it on the A9 from Nuernberg to Berlin and it was snowing. The car had no traction and I could not control it. Even at 10 km/h, a small tap on the brake caused the ABS brake to react. At the same time, there were cars passing me going over 70 km/h (it was snowing very hard).
I had to stop and discovered the car did not have snow tires. I was forced to leave the car on the parking lot of a supermarket, paid a taxi €130 to drive me from Gera to Chemnitz, and I had to pick up a different car.. a VW Polo! :(
Still, Sixt was very helpful in getting ADAC. It seems they both have a partnership because there was a Sixt in the ADAC parking lot.
totti
Mar 15, 06, 2:12 am
Okay, I am now in FRA.. and, yes, I reserved PDAR and they gave me XDAR! :) A nice BMW 730d. However, I had numerous problems and I am not sure what to do. I drove it on the A9 from Nuernberg to Berlin and it was snowing. The car had no traction and I could not control it. Even at 10 km/h, a small tap on the brake caused the ABS brake to react. At the same time, there were cars passing me going over 70 km/h (it was snowing very hard).
I had to stop and discovered the car did not have snow tires. I was forced to leave the car on the parking lot of a supermarket, paid a taxi €130 to drive me from Gera to Chemnitz, and I had to pick up a different car.. a VW Polo! :(
Still, Sixt was very helpful in getting ADAC. It seems they both have a partnership because there was a Sixt in the ADAC parking lot.
Had the same problem with a Sixt car (BMW 5er) last weekend on a snowy autobahn (A4). The car had no traction. It was quite difficult to accelerate because of the rear wheel drive. Had no snow tires, too. :( You can reserve a car with snow tires but you have to pay 15,50 EUR a day. Will be interesting to see what they'll do next winter cause there shall be a new statute that all cars need to have snow tires in some regions in wintertime. I am not familiar with the details.
BTW ADAC is a partner of Sixt. Here (http://ag.sixt.com/partner/partnerdpl.php3?PARTNERDIR=more&PARTNER=adac.txt) is the link.
Wiggums
Mar 15, 06, 8:43 am
Did you have to leave the car behind?
I am concerned Sixt may charge me for towing fees. I am from California, the land that never snows, and I completely forgot about checking for snow. Also, the A9 was completely stopped so I went on A4 which was covered in snow during Friday night, which explains why I took the taxi from Gera to Chemnitz. I left the car at the Globus Supermarket in Gera.
Were you also driving Saturday night? The autobahn was covered in snow that night!
Edited to Change: "Saturday" instead of "Friday" - I left LAX Friday, arrived in Saturday... wasn't thinking.
USAFAN
Mar 15, 06, 10:19 am
Did you have to leave the car behind?
I am concerned Sixt may charge me for towing fees. I am from California, the land that never snows, and I completely forgot about checking for snow. Also, the A9 was completely stopped so I went on A4 which was covered in snow during Friday night, which explains why I took the taxi from Gera to Chemnitz. I left the car at the Globus Supermarket in Gera.
Were you also driving Friday night? The autobahn was covered in snow that night!
They might charge you, but they are 'on thin ice'.
Read here:
http://www.welt.de/data/2005/01/29/434789.html
Werden Winterreifen Pflicht?
Die geplante Einführung der Winterreifenpflicht sorgt für Verwirrung. Lesen Sie, was tatsächlich dran ist
von Roland Bunke
Voreilige Meldungen wanderten Anfang des Jahres durch Tageszeitungen, Funk und Fernsehen: "Regierung plant Einführung der Winterreifenpflicht - bei Verstoß droht Bußgeld!" Die Nachricht ist allerdings ein Beispiel für eine mißverständliche, verkürzte Agenturmeldung.
Worum geht es also? Laut Bundesverkehrsministerium ist geplant, bei der nächsten Überarbeitung der Straßenverkehrsordnung (StVO) einen Passus zur Winterausrüstung einzufügen. Laut der Novelle ist "bei Schneeglätte oder Glatteis jede Gefährdung anderer durch die Ausrüstung auszuschließen".
Danach muß mit einem Verwarnungsgeld von 20 Euro rechnen, wer sein Auto bei Schnee und Eis mit "unzureichenden" Reifen und "ungenügender Ausrüstung" (etwa ohne Schneeketten) fährt.
Bei zusätzlicher Behinderung des Verkehrs sollen 40 Euro Bußgeld und ein Punkt in Flensburg fällig werden. Gelten wird das aber frühestens im nächsten Winter. Daraus folgt: Die generelle Pflicht, im Winter in Deutschland Winterreifen aufzuziehen, wird nicht kommen (wie die Regelungen in Europa sind, erklärt die Karte). Selbst im geplanten Passus ist nur von "unzureichenden" Reifen, nicht ausdrücklich von "Winterreifen" die Rede. Es wird im Zweifel also auf den Einzelfall ankommen - der Polizist als Reifeninspektor.
Natürlich fährt sicherer, wer bei Schnee und Eis mit Winterreifen unterwegs ist, und er vermeidet auch ein künftig fälliges Bußgeld. Im Zweifel müsse bei unzureichender Bereifung das Auto eben stehengelassen werden, so das Bundesverkehrsministerium. Diese Konsequenz folgt indes schon heute aus der Grundregel, daß ein Autofahrer sein Fahrzeug stets sicher beherrschen muß.
Und: In Deutschland können für bestimmte Strecken bereits Vorschriften erlassen werden, mit Winterreifen oder Schneeketten zu fahren. Wer dagegen verstößt, zahlt schon heute.
Artikel erschienen am Sa, 29. Januar 2005
German law requires that you stop/park the car, if the tires are 'insufficient' However, this is a very 'broad statute'! Sixt would have used this (not to pay), if you had an accident...!
Here is a Google translation:
Do winter tires become obligation?
The planned introduction of the winter tire obligation provides for confusion. Read, what to is actual
of Roland Bunke
Hasty messages moved at the beginning of the yearly by daily papers, radio and television: "government plans introduction of the winter tire obligation - with offence penalty threatens!" The message is however an example of a misleading, shortened agency message.
About what does it go thus? According to Federal Ministry of Transport is planned to insert a passage to the winter equipment during the next revision of road traffic regulations (StVO). According to the novella "with snow smoothness or ice is each endangerment of others by the equipment to exclude".
Afterwards it must count on a caution money of 20 euro who with snow and ice with "insufficient" tires and "insufficient equipment" (approximately without tire chains) drives its car.
With additional handicap of traffic 40 euro are to become due penalty and one point in Flensburg. Will apply however at the earliest in the next winter. From this follows: The general obligation to draw up in the winter in Germany winter tire will not come (like the regulations in Europe are, explains the map). Even in the planned passage the speech is not express only from "insufficient" tires, from "winter tires". It will thus arrive in the doubt on the individual case - the policeman as a tire supervisor.
Naturally it drives more surely who with snow and ice with winter tires on the way is, and it avoids also a in the future due penalty. In the doubt the car must be evenly left untouched, so the Federal Ministry of Transport when insufficient tyre. This consequence follows meanwhile already today from the basic rule that a driver must control its vehicle always surely.
And: Into Germany regulations can be already issued to drive with winter tires or tire chains for certain distances. Who offends against it, pays already today.
Articles appeared at the SA, 29 January 2005
Wiggums
Mar 15, 06, 1:41 pm
I'm glad I did not get into an accident! It was really difficult to drive this car on thick snow.
Still, I am not criticising Sixt. I am very happy with the way I have been treated and I still plan to rent from them again. The price they offer is not the lowest, but very low. The service I have received has always been good. The representative in FRA Sixt said that I would not be charged for the towing. I have been very satisfied and I see no reason to change.
Wiggums
Mar 15, 06, 2:51 pm
Duplicate
totti
Mar 16, 06, 3:02 am
Did you have to leave the car behind?
I am concerned Sixt may charge me for towing fees. I am from California, the land that never snows, and I completely forgot about checking for snow. Also, the A9 was completely stopped so I went on A4 which was covered in snow during Friday night, which explains why I took the taxi from Gera to Chemnitz. I left the car at the Globus Supermarket in Gera.
Were you also driving Saturday night? The autobahn was covered in snow that night!
Edited to Change: "Saturday" instead of "Friday" - I left LAX Friday, arrived in Saturday... wasn't thinking.
Yeah, it was sunday in the early morning 4-6 am and no, I drove on but very slow. The autobahn was full on snow and you couldn't even see the tarmac. BTW it wasn't better an sunday evening when I drove back. Again the road was totally white but is time there where even plenty of cars on the autobahn so it was even more dangerous. Never went to Gera or Chemnitz so far - is there anything special to see?
Concerning Sixt, I am quite satisfied, too. I split my rentals between Hertz and Sixt but normally I rent with Hertz in the US and Sixt in Europe. Hertz has a poor service in germany, while sixt offers a pretty good customer service. Good to hear that they didn't charged any towing fee. I'd have had expect that they don't.
Cheers
totti
Wiggums
Mar 16, 06, 10:49 am
Wow, we were on the same autobahn although I was further east... I was there three hours before you. :) I found myself unable to drive after arriving in Gera, it was absolutely dangerous having the ABS kick in violently after a small tap at 10 km/h. I drove back Monday afternoon and it was much better, in a different car equipped with snow tires (Ford Fiesta, puh!).
I was only in Chemnitz and Dresden because the A9 from Nuernberg to Berlin was backed up badly and my friend in Berlin looked up the internet and advised me to take the A4 to Dresden, then A13 to Berlin. I have only been to Dresden, DDR, in 1988 but it is now very different. Berlin is the only city in Germany I am very familiar with.
Sixt has consistently gone out of their way to make me happy. I don't expect upgrades or anything, but the service is clearly superior. I am also happy with the network of Sixt car rental companies in Europe.
I only had one bad experience with Sixt in LHR about five years ago - but that was when it was new and everybody there was new. I'll be forgiving this time :)
photog72
Mar 16, 06, 11:19 am
I tried to reserve a car for dates I wanted, and it said cars weren't available. Well, I want to call 'em, and cannot find a phone number for them. I am willing to call Germany (since I have free calls to Western Europe via lingo) and reserve the car by phone. What is their phone number? Or, where can I find it?
AlexHam
Mar 16, 06, 11:24 am
Phone Sixti
Kontakt:
Reservierungen: 09001 - 25 25 55 (€ 0,62/min aus dem dt. Festnetz)
Fragen zur Rechnung: 09001 - 25 25 22 (€ 0,62/min aus dem dt. Festnetz)
Telefax: 09001 - 25 25 75 (€ 0,62/min aus dem dt. Festnetz)
greetz
Wiggums
Mar 16, 06, 12:08 pm
It helps if you call them directly in the airports. What airport are you flying to? I can give you the number.
photog72
Mar 16, 06, 12:13 pm
I am flying into FRA. Thanks!
Wiggums
Mar 16, 06, 1:57 pm
011 49 69-69700741
:)
Good luck! That number's directly to them.
totti
Mar 17, 06, 8:34 am
(Ford Fiesta, puh!).
Ohh, that's not that convenient, indeed, at least on a trip form Berlin to Munich. But as I can see you survived it ;) Anyway, better a save drive in a small car then...
BTW probably we shouldn't arrange a lounge meeting but an autobahn meeting next time :D
Cheers
totti
photog72
Mar 17, 06, 1:27 pm
011 49 69-69700741
:)
Good luck! That number's directly to them.The person I spoke with said that the only way to make a reservation with Sixti, is through the website. :td:
photog72
Mar 17, 06, 1:32 pm
Phone Sixti
Kontakt:
Reservierungen: 09001 - 25 25 55 (€ 0,62/min aus dem dt. Festnetz)
Fragen zur Rechnung: 09001 - 25 25 22 (€ 0,62/min aus dem dt. Festnetz)
Telefax: 09001 - 25 25 75 (€ 0,62/min aus dem dt. Festnetz)
greetzI tried to dial the 09001-25 25 55 number above and I kept getting either a fast busy or this number is unavailable. How would I dial this number? 011-49-09001-25 25 55? 011-49-9001-25 25 55? I tried both those ways.
Wiggums
Mar 17, 06, 1:58 pm
The person I spoke with said that the only way to make a reservation with Sixti, is through the website. :td:
Ah, yes, Sixti is only through the website. Believe it or not, but the website's actually good with availability. If it doesn't show up as available, then it's really not available. With Sixt (not Sixti), the cars are not pre-paid so people can be a no-show sometimes. There's more flexibility.
In fact, I have never seen a Sixti car in FRA. I guess they deliberately keep very few cars there! There's also mileage caps, and the car has to be clean when it's dropped off. They WILL nitpick over every single scratch, ding, and dents on the car.
If you want only Sixt, then the number I provided is good. Sixti has only three sizes, up to intermediate. Don't expect luxury or even premium cars. Also, their cars are all flashy with "Sixti" covered all over it. Free advertising for them, you rent it really cheap, it's a win-win.
Wiggums
Mar 17, 06, 2:00 pm
I tried to dial the 09001-25 25 55 number above and I kept getting either a fast busy or this number is unavailable. How would I dial this number? 011-49-09001-25 25 55? 011-49-9001-25 25 55? I tried both those ways.
That number works only if you're in Germany, hence the charges. If you were out of Germany, there's no way they can charge you €0.62 per minute.
photog72
Mar 17, 06, 2:17 pm
Thanks for the assistance. I'll deal w/ Sixt.com direct.
Wiggums
Mar 17, 06, 3:06 pm
Do you want Sixti or Sixt? Sixti is cheaper, but far more restrictive.
photog72
Mar 17, 06, 4:30 pm
I wanted Sixti. But, after you told me what they do, "There's also mileage caps, and the car has to be clean when it's dropped off. They WILL nitpick over every single scratch, ding, and dents on the car." I don't think I am so interested anymore. I will be happy to deal w/ Sixt.
Wiggums
Mar 17, 06, 4:59 pm
If it's not clean, I think they charge you a bit... it's much like www.easycar.co.uk - peeling off the huge orange "EasyCar" on the car can net a £100 penalty! Cleaning the car was £10, I think.
If you're doing weekend rental, Sixt has great weekend rates.
USAFAN
Mar 18, 06, 7:19 am
I wanted Sixti. But, after you told me what they do, "There's also mileage caps, and the car has to be clean when it's dropped off. They WILL nitpick over every single scratch, ding, and dents on the car." I don't think I am so interested anymore. I will be happy to deal w/ Sixt.
All not true! I have had Sixti several times ... You better read their website. I have also rented Sixt. Sixt Platinum prices are more or less like Sixti's.
USAFAN
Mar 18, 06, 7:28 am
....In fact, I have never seen a Sixti car in FRA. I guess they deliberately keep very few cars there! There's also mileage caps, and the car has to be clean when it's dropped off. They WILL nitpick over every single scratch, ding, and dents on the car.
If you want only Sixt, then the number I provided is good. Sixti has only three sizes, up to intermediate. Don't expect luxury or even premium cars. Also, their cars are all flashy with "Sixti" covered all over it. Free advertising for them, you rent it really cheap, it's a win-win.
It's all wrong! Are you one of the 'Gebrueder Grimm', Hans-Christian Andersen or even Baron von Muenchhausen...? :D
BTW Sixti is at terminal 2 at FRA .. and there is also one of the Sixt FRA stations.
All cars are in a very good shape, no flashy with "Sixti" covered all over it
I had a Mondeo Diesel and A a Volvo S40 - went til Italy with them!
Added: I believe some of the Smarts have flashy "SIXTI" on them
AlexHam
Mar 18, 06, 4:35 pm
It's all wrong! Are you one of the 'Gebrueder Grimm', Hans-Christian Andersen or even Baron von Muenchhausen...? :D
BTW Sixti is at terminal 2 at FRA .. and there is also one of the Sixt FRA stations.
All cars are in a very good shape, no flashy with "Sixti" covered all over it
I had a Mondeo Diesel and A a Volvo S40 - went til Italy with them!
Added: I believe some of the Smarts have flashy "SIXTI" on them
Ja,ja.......... First: Not all is wrong! Why fly with ryan air(sixti) when u can fly buisness-class with Lufthansa(sixt) for the same rate?Maybe you have to pay 10 euros more, but you will get a much better car and you will have a better service at sixt.
Sixti isn´t realy made for buisness-travellers, better for students who wants to visit their parents at weekend. And it is right that most car´s of sixti are flashy covered. I live in germany and see these "vehicles" every day. There are several other disatvadvantages when you rent at sixti.
USAFAN
Mar 19, 06, 7:04 am
Ja,ja.......... First: Not all is wrong! Why fly with ryan air(sixti) when u can fly buisness-class with Lufthansa(sixt) for the same rate?Maybe you have to pay 10 euros more, but you will get a much better car and you will have a better service at sixt.
Sixti isn´t realy made for buisness-travellers, better for students who wants to visit their parents at weekend. And it is right that most car´s of sixti are flashy covered. I live in germany and see these "vehicles" every day. There are several other disatvadvantages when you rent at sixti.
Unterschiede SIXTI vs Sixt
SIXTI Sixt
Verbindliche Reservierung
Flexible Reservierung mit Stornierungsmöglichkeit
Abholung und Rückgabe während der Öffnungszeiten der Stationen
Fahrzeugrückgabe rund um die Uhr
BTW, I just wanted to help photog72 that he get's the best deal for him. He should check both Sixt & Sixti, and then make a decision what's best for him. And I surely know that Wiggums isn't one of the fairy tellers. :D .. he just wasn't aware, that Sixti changed some pesty rules ... and photog72 should know this.
Now that I have a Sixt Platinum card, I take Sixt; same price like Sixti. But there is nothing wrong driving a car from Sixti. photog72 should check the prices, rule & regulations on the websites.
AlexHam
Mar 19, 06, 8:08 am
Unterschiede SIXTI vs Sixt
SIXTI Sixt
Verbindliche Reservierung
Flexible Reservierung mit Stornierungsmöglichkeit
Abholung und Rückgabe während der Öffnungszeiten der Stationen
Fahrzeugrückgabe rund um die Uhr
BTW, I just wanted to help photog72 that he get's the best deal for him. He should check both Sixt & Sixti, and then make a decision what's best for him. And I surely know that Wiggums isn't one of the fairy tellers. :D .. he just wasn't aware, that Sixti changed some pesty rules ... and photog72 should know this.
Now that I have a Sixt Platinum card, I take Sixt; same price like Sixti. But there is nothing wrong driving a car from Sixti. photog72 should check the prices, rule & regulations on the websites.
Your list is nice and nearly right..... ^ shows that i was right :D
I don´t know how to post pics here, is it possible? I have some pics of sixti cars(german fleet), they are flashy covered, even ford focus and ford mondeo......And as i said, i live in hamburg and i saw them on the street or do you think it was a hallozination? :eek:
totti
Mar 19, 06, 8:14 am
There are not only Smarts with flashy advertisement but also Ford Focus. I am absolutely sure because I still had one and I saw other several times, when I pciked but my "normal" sixt car.
Cheers
totti
totti
Mar 19, 06, 8:18 am
Your list is nice and right..... ^ shows that i was right :D
I don´t know how to post pics here, is it possible? I have some pics of sixti cars, they are flashy covered, even ford focus and ford mondeo......And as i said, i live in hamburg and i saw them on the street or do you think it was a hallozination? :eek:
Hey AlexHam
as far as I know (or let's say I am quite sure) it's not possible to post pics here. You need to use any other website to post pics and then add the link here.
Cheers
totti
USAFAN
Mar 19, 06, 12:30 pm
Your list is nice and nearly right..... ^ shows that i was right :D
I don´t know how to post pics here, is it possible? I have some pics of sixti cars(german fleet), they are flashy covered, even ford focus and ford mondeo......And as i said, i live in hamburg and i saw them on the street or do you think it was a hallozination? :eek:
Good news: I don't think it was a hallucination :D
That's all I know:
1. It's not 'my list' - it's a press release from Sixt.
Please read here > http://ag.sixt.de/presse/news/mitteilung.php?sel_msg=20050131
However, 'my list' is a cut and paste from this link and might be misleading due to missing tabs. It should read for Sixti: Beklebte Fahrzeuge (nur SMART)
2. My cars did not have any flashy ads
3. I did not see a Sixt car at FRA with flashy ads
4. Sixti should not have Ford Focus, only Ford Mondeo
Bottom line - It doesn't matter who is right or not. The question is, should photog72 even consider Sixti? I believe yes, when he want's to save some money. photog72 should look at the 'restrictions' at the link above.
AlexHam
Mar 19, 06, 12:58 pm
Good news: I don't think it was a hallucination :D
That's all I know:
1. It's not 'my list' - it's a press release from Sixt.
Please read here > http://ag.sixt.de/presse/news/mitteilung.php?sel_msg=20050131
However, 'my list' is a cut and paste from this link and might be misleading due to missing tabs. It should read for Sixti: Beklebte Fahrzeuge (nur SMART)
2. My cars did not have any flashy ads
3. I did not see a Sixt car at FRA with flashy ads
4. Sixti should not have Ford Focus, only Ford Mondeo
Bottom line - It doesn't matter who is right or not. The question is, should photog72 even consider Sixti? I believe yes, when he want's to save some money. photog72 should look at the 'restrictions' at the link above.
You are right with your "bottom line" , but when u correct other users(post #134) and write that they are "story-tellers", u have to post true things and don´t post wrong things again, even if these things are obviously unimportend.
The press release is from 01.01.2005.........-says everything, it is not up to date.
And visit the sixti website, there u can still rent the Ford Focus.........
So,please try to make a difference between "i know" and " i think i know" :rolleyes:
But it is ok, it´s a forum :)
greetz alex
photog72
Mar 19, 06, 1:29 pm
Right now, the point is moot for me. I tried reserving a car through http://www.sixti.com and they had no availability on the dates I wanted, and I even tried different cities I was going to visit. Oh well, Sixt, here I come.
totti
Mar 20, 06, 2:34 am
You are right with your "bottom line" , but when u correct other users(post #134) and write that they are "story-tellers", u have to post true things and don´t post wrong things again, even if these things are obviously unimportend.
I second this. Normally your posts are quite helpful, USAFAN. But you should argue more differentiated and do not bash other, just because not all of their information are right (btw, most were correct in this case by previous posters!). It's helpful to be corrected if someone makes mistakes but we should respect the etiquette on FT. That is what makes FT such a great board, at least IMHO.
Cheers
totti
Wiggums
Mar 20, 06, 10:34 am
And didn't any of you see USAFAN's quote:
And I surely know that Wiggums isn't one of the fairy tellers. .. he just wasn't aware, that Sixti changed some pesty rules ... and photog72 should know this.
He did post a few things I wasn't aware of. :)
sithlord
Mar 30, 06, 3:09 pm
Which airlines statuses get sixt diamond? What are the benefits of this status?
kwoj
Mar 31, 06, 6:22 am
Which airlines statuses get sixt diamond? What are the benefits of this status?
LH HON Circle
40% Discount and Double Upgrade
totti
Apr 3, 06, 2:04 am
Which airlines statuses get sixt diamond? What are the benefits of this status?
As kwoj suggests, only M&M Hon's are entitled to get the Sixt Diamond card. But it's only the color of the card we are talking about.
You'll get the same discount (40% off for all discountable rates - internet rates are NOT discountable!) and a double upgrade with two other programs but Sixt will only give you a Plat card. The following programs will entitle you to get the same perks as Sixt Diamond but with Plat Card:
Flying Blue Platinum and Club 2000
Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club Unlimited Level
As this upgrades are only subject to availability it is not such a great perk. BTW Sixt is quite generous concerning upgrades even if you just have a Gold or Instant Card. There are reports on FT, that Sixt is not that generous with upgrades at some airport stations like LHR.
Cheers
Totti
LondonElite
Apr 17, 06, 2:54 am
I've had Sixt Platinum for some time and am very happy with treatment from Sixt (very good rates, always upgraded, fantastic cars, etc)
I've seen advertisements for Sixt Diamond, and just wondering if this level is attainable through frequent renting (I rent about 50 times a year), or whether it comes just with LH HON, LHW Unlimited,...
Thanks
kwoj
Apr 17, 06, 4:04 am
I've had Sixt Platinum for some time and am very happy with treatment from Sixt (very good rates, always upgraded, fantastic cars, etc)
I've seen advertisements for Sixt Diamond, and just wondering if this level is attainable through frequent renting (I rent about 50 times a year), or whether it comes just with LH HON, LHW Unlimited,...
Thanks
Where have you seen the advertisements ?
Board of Directors of Sixt have to invite you or you must hold one of the statuses youve mentioned.
Thanks
LondonElite
Apr 17, 06, 4:18 am
Where have you seen the advertisements ?
At the Sixt desk at NCE airport is a sign for Sixt Diamond/Platinum (this is how I first heard of this level) and while at MUC car rental centre a few months ago I heard one agent saying to another "...we have a Diamond booked this morning so make sure we have one S [class Mercedes] available"
Incidentally, I find it interesting that my Platinum card is valid until 01/12!
USAFAN
Apr 17, 06, 1:33 pm
Incidentally, I find it interesting that my Platinum card is valid until 01/12!
Looked at mine - valid until 09/11!
Dovster - please get me a Diamond Card :D
totti
Apr 18, 06, 7:08 am
I've had Sixt Platinum for some time and am very happy with treatment from Sixt (very good rates, always upgraded, fantastic cars, etc)
I've seen advertisements for Sixt Diamond, and just wondering if this level is attainable through frequent renting (I rent about 50 times a year), or whether it comes just with LH HON, LHW Unlimited,...
Thanks
As far as I know with LHW Unlimited and FB Plat you get 40% discount and a double upgrade but no diamond card. You can only apply for diamond as a HON, at least this is what a SIxt representiv told me.
totti
Apr 18, 06, 7:11 am
Just to add: I have the same qustion: rent very frequently with Sixt and I'd love to get the Diamond. Never heard (still asked in other threads) that you can get it with frequent renting :(
Maybe we should ask for...
Cheers
totti
totti
Apr 18, 06, 7:15 am
Looked at mine - valid until 09/11!
mine is valid until 10/11, too. ^ Pretty generius.
Dovster - please get me a Diamond Card :D
Is Dovster the issuer? So I'd like to get one, too ;)
Wiggums
Apr 21, 06, 10:20 am
It seems Sixt recently changed their rates around and decided to use a calculator (notice the decimals) to figure in the 35% discount.
Generally I rent with Hertz, but I think that in Europe -- especially in Germany -- Sixt may be the better deal.
I just got my sixt platinum card, but still Hertz is cheaper for most of my car rental needs in France and Germany :confused:
totti
Apr 26, 06, 7:23 am
I just got my sixt platinum card, but still Hertz is cheaper for most of my car rental needs in France and Germany :confused:
Could you post more details, please? Which car categorie do you rent? Weekdays or Weekend? What Hertz CDP are you using? How many discount offers your Sixt plat card? (Remember that FB Gold just gets you 30% discount while LH SEN gets 35%) Just saw that you are FB plat so you get 40% discount with Sixt and if you still get better rates with Hertz than you have a really great CDP!
When renting with Hertz I found the LH CDP gives me the best prices. Compared to Sixt smaller cars (compact and intermediate e.g. Golf and Passat etc.) are sometimes cheaper, at least for weekend rentals. But if you rent Mercedes E or S class etc. Sixt is much cheaper, at least for me and both, in France and Germany.
chrissxb
Apr 26, 06, 7:44 am
Could you post more details, please? Which car categorie do you rent? Weekdays or Weekend? What Hertz CDP are you using? How many discount offers your Sixt plat card? (Remember that FB Gold just gets you 30% discount while LH SEN gets 35%) Just saw that you are FB plat so you get 40% discount with Sixt and if you still get better rates with Hertz than you have a really great CDP!
When renting with Hertz I found the LH CDP gives me the best prices. Compared to Sixt smaller cars (compact and intermediate e.g. Golf and Passat etc.) are sometimes cheaper, at least for weekend rentals. But if you rent Mercedes E or S class etc. Sixt is much cheaper, at least for me and both, in France and Germany.
I use the AmericanExpress FB Gold CDG which is 511000 and got better rates on prepaid at LYS next weekend using hertz than trying it on Sixt. and yes, I am plat. from what I heard, the AF/Amex Hertz CDG gives 33% off ... I wanted to rent a car in C or D.
totti
Apr 26, 06, 10:18 am
I use the AmericanExpress FB Gold CDG which is 511000 and got better rates on prepaid at LYS next weekend using hertz than trying it on Sixt. and yes, I am plat. from what I heard, the AF/Amex Hertz CDG gives 33% off ... I wanted to rent a car in C or D.
Must be because of prepaid. Actually I never do this. I just checked the prices for a weekday rental at CDG using my LH CDP 635087, yours and Sixt plat (only get 35% discount) and got the best deal with Sixt, second best with LH CDP and last... (so with your 40% off Sixt would be even better ^ )
So as I said, it's much likely because of your prepaid rate and renting a compact that makes Hertz cheaper. But anyway, most important is that you found the best rate for your needs :) ^
Cheers and enjoy your trip
totti
chrissxb
Apr 26, 06, 10:21 am
Must be because of prepaid. Actually I never do this. I just checked the prices for a weekday rental at CDG using my LH CDP 635087, yours and Sixt plat (only get 35% discount) and got the best deal with Sixt, second best with LH CDP and last... (so with your 40% off Sixt would be even better ^ )
So as I said, it's much likely because of your prepaid rate and renting a compact that makes Hertz cheaper. But anyway, most important is that you found the best rate for your needs :) ^
Cheers and enjoy your trip
totti
I am France based and rent within France, therefor the prepaid is the cheapest rate. but prepaid at hertz means that I can cancel it by calling hertz customer service.
Sixt added service charge of 25€ which made it more expensive
totti
Apr 26, 06, 10:35 am
I am France based and rent within France, therefor the prepaid is the cheapest rate. but prepaid at hertz means that I can cancel it by calling hertz customer service.
Sixt added service charge of 25€ which made it more expensive
Never found any advantage using prepaid rates. I wasn't aware that you can cancel Hertz prepaid rates for free. But maybe I need to check it in the future and if I'd get better rates ^
And yes you are absolutely right. Using a prepaid Sixt rate is not that good because of the cancelation fees.
sixtisbest
Apr 27, 06, 6:40 am
Your list is nice and nearly right..... ^ shows that i was right :D
I don´t know how to post pics here, is it possible? I have some pics of sixti cars(german fleet), they are flashy covered, even ford focus and ford mondeo......And as i said, i live in hamburg and i saw them on the street or do you think it was a hallozination? :eek:
the funny think is that you are all right with sixti.
however, there have been changes over the last year.
1. from mai to july there is the world championship in germany. there fore sixti has hardly any cars available which leads me to
2. there are no focus and mondeo with sixti stickers on the door (anymore) there have been in 2004 and beginning of 2005. there may be some smarts with stickers, but sixt is using there regular fleet to supply cars for sixti.
it is the same company, don't forget!
just in case someone is starting to get furious about the platinum rates during the summer. sixt more or less doubled the prices during the championship, even for plat customers.
however, the other rental car companies did that too...
hope this helpes to solve all your confusion
totti
Apr 27, 06, 8:13 am
it is the same company, don't forget!
just in case someone is starting to get furious about the platinum rates during the summer. sixt more or less doubled the prices during the championship, even for plat customers.
however, the other rental car companies did that too...
Yes you are right. So it's even more important to check the internet rates and other discounted rates before using any CDP-rate. They only spike the standard rate first and will still offer some good rates in the internet (if you are able to book some days in advance). Otherwise you need to pay this high prices.
SASfan
Feb 12, 07, 9:58 pm
Is this post still going strong?
Dovster, need a little advice for signing up with Sixt. I am Hyatt Diamond and Starwood Plat: which of those will help me get Sixt Diamond?
Also, which Sixt site is the cheaper to rent through, in your experience?
Thanks!
Dovster
Feb 12, 07, 11:43 pm
Both Hyatt Diamond and Starwood Plat will get you Sixt Diamond status. As as the cheapest site to rent through is concerned, I can't give you any answer.
Since signing up with Sixt all of my car rentals have been in the States and I have stuck with Hertz there. Sixt is best in Europe -- especially Germany.
Ben
Feb 13, 07, 1:27 am
Both Hyatt Diamond and Starwood Plat will get you Sixt Diamond status. As as the cheapest site to rent through is concerned, I can't give you any answer.
Since signing up with Sixt all of my car rentals have been in the States and I have stuck with Hertz there. Sixt is best in Europe -- especially Germany.
Hyatt Diamond and SPG Plat will only get you Sixt Platinum status, which is no longer a very cheap rate since February. See for that discussion in the "Sixt 2006 Thread", starting p. 4
jezf
Feb 19, 07, 4:00 am
It seems Sixt recently changed their rates around and decided to use a calculator (notice the decimals) to figure in the 35% discount.
..................................Regular.....Plat
VW.Polo.............................€295....€263,2 0
Ford.Focus..........................€343....€304,2 0
VW.Beetle...........................€349....€310,1 0
BMW.1er.............................€380....€336,1 0
VW.Passat...........................€386....€341,3 0
Mercedes-Benz.B-Klasse..............€410....€361,50
Mercedes-Benz.C-Klasse..............€449....€393,20
Mercedes-Benz.E220..................€562....€490,80
BMW.525/530d........................€590....€511,60
Mercedes-Benz.S-Klasse............€1.014....€879,40
Ford.Focus.Turnier..................€360....€319,8 0
Audi.A3.Sportback...................€391....€345,8 0
Audi.A4.Avant.......................€417....€366,0 0
Mercedes-Benz.C-Klasse.T-Modell.....€460....€403,00
Mercedes-Benz.E220.CDI.T-Modell.....€570....€497,30
BMW.525/530d.Touring................€596....€------
Ford.Focus.C-Max....................€404....€356,20
Ford.Galaxy.........................€735....€646,7 0
Mercedes-Benz.Vito................€1.033....€904,80
VW.Polo.............................€295....€263,2 0can i ask, what web pages did you go through to obtain these plat discounts? i have a platinum card, and go through the e-sixt.co.uk website, but two sets of prices are never offered to me. thanks.
Wiggums
Feb 19, 07, 1:16 pm
I got it from the www.sixt.de
I also logged in with my Platinum number and was able to compare the rates. Now, it does show the Platinum rates are cheaper than the regular rates.. however, it does seem the regular rates include CDW (up to 950,€ liability) and the Platinum rates do NOT include CDW.
The first column is regular and the second column is what I got for my Sixt Platinum.
I also logged in with my Platinum number and was able to compare the rates. Now, it does show the Platinum rates are cheaper than the regular rates.. however, it does seem the regular rates include CDW (up to 950,€ liability) and the Platinum rates do NOT include CDW.
The first column is regular and the second column is what I got for my Sixt Platinum.
Minibusse
Ford.Focus.C-Max.......................€101,99....€.97.46
Ford.Galaxy............................€155,00.... €127.57i see, so to obtain the two prices, you first logged in and gained one price, and then logged out and obtained the other price for the general public?
i was not too impressed to see just now the rental of a van in london, wembley branch, to be two pounds cheaper for a platinum member than just anyone with no sixt membership!
Wiggums
Feb 20, 07, 4:21 pm
Correct. I will keep renting thru Sixt and then switch over to Europcar next year if this continues.
Too bad Sixt doesn't do points.
Chris26WI
Jun 19, 07, 8:59 am
I always book a compact with Sixt and up to now, as a Sixt Plat, never left any Sixt rental station with anything less than a BMW 3-series or Merc B/C Class.. two times even upgraded to a SLK cabrio.
And yepp, usually never using the 35% discount rate, but always one of the special promotions from their websites (including CDW) which always gave me a better price.
I've just made a booking for this special offer "car roulette", 150 Euro+service charge for 1 week incl. CDW "pay VW Polo - get VW Golf"... Will be curious what they'll give me (added automatic as preference.. ), but not expecting too much. Sixt customer service answered my email already that for this offer, the Plat upgrade would not be honored.. But we'll see...
flamboyant 1
Jun 21, 07, 3:53 am
Chris,
What car did you get?
I was thinking about using the rate as well.
Chris26WI
Jun 21, 07, 4:21 am
Chris,
What car did you get?
I was thinking about using the rate as well.
Not yet... will pick up the car tomorrow evening... will keep you informed :-)
Chris26WI
Jun 30, 07, 7:32 am
I got a BMW 118i with navi, brandnew. Not really a grand upgrade, as the booking class was CLMX, and the 118i is still a compact car, but well, for this rate I don't complain. He offered me a Volvo C30 too, but I went for the BMW.