Avis Fleet List (US & Canada Cars by Class)
Mar 17, 2014, 8:36 pm
#631
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
Wow, Avis still doesn't have the new Impalas? National has had them for at least 9 months now...
Last edited by drzoidberg; Mar 17, 2014 at 9:26 pm
Mar 18, 2014, 3:58 am
#632
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Mar 21, 2014, 9:17 am
#636
Join Date: May 2013
Location: TX
Posts: 240
Just booked an intermediate at IAH and noticed that the Chrysler 200 was listed as the example for the standard car. This could just be an IAH thing, though (or perhaps it's a continuation of the down-sizing of cars across rental car fleets...) 
Mar 21, 2014, 10:20 am
#637
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 196
Since the Altima Coupe seems to be nonexistent the 200 is pretty much the only car in Standard. Every time I've been assigned the 200 though I asked for something nicer and I've always been offered anything from a Full-size to premium and I'm only a preferred member.
Mar 21, 2014, 10:46 am
#638
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Not sure it's really a down-sizing (for once!): the 200 is longer/wider/taller/longer wheel base/2 additional doors than the Altima Coupe.
Mar 21, 2014, 1:00 pm
#639
Join Date: May 2013
Location: TX
Posts: 240
That is true! Plus, it seems like the 2014 model is much improved in style over the previous model, although i have yet to see one in person. I mostly meant it's a downgrade simply because it was previously classified as an intermediate (at least according to this thread). I'd be okay with an upgrade to one in a couple weeks on my reservation. haha
Mar 22, 2014, 9:51 am
#640
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 196
That is true! Plus, it seems like the 2014 model is much improved in style over the previous model, although i have yet to see one in person. I mostly meant it's a downgrade simply because it was previously classified as an intermediate (at least according to this thread). I'd be okay with an upgrade to one in a couple weeks on my reservation. haha
At least Avis seems to have a decent amount of options on their 200s. I've seen quite a few with the 3.6L V6 and leather, that's a pretty powerful motor for a relatively small car.
Mar 23, 2014, 6:44 am
#641
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 35
Now will DTW have the Z4 or 7-series for my next rental... I think the M37x is DTW's best as of now
Mar 24, 2014, 5:46 am
#642
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For the Z4, I'd be doubtful you'll find that up in DTW. I've only seen them in warm weather climates.
The M37x was a a great car and has been renamed the Q70. Be cautious, if you find an M37 hanging around, it's probably very high mileage & been worn hard. The Q70's are very new, though.
Mar 24, 2014, 7:53 am
#643
Join Date: May 2013
Location: TX
Posts: 240
That's actually the 2015 model, which just entered production last week. I'm actually interested in driving that, every model has push button start and a 9 speed auto. Shouldn't be a bad rental at all.
At least Avis seems to have a decent amount of options on their 200s. I've seen quite a few with the 3.6L V6 and leather, that's a pretty powerful motor for a relatively small car.
At least Avis seems to have a decent amount of options on their 200s. I've seen quite a few with the 3.6L V6 and leather, that's a pretty powerful motor for a relatively small car.
Mar 25, 2014, 4:30 pm
#644
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 35
I've not seen any BMW's bigger than a 3 at DTW (seems they have a lot of GM/Ford vehicles.. I wonder if that's the case since tons of people up there are visiting suppliers/manufacturers/etc). I've only seen the 7's at Atlanta.
For the Z4, I'd be doubtful you'll find that up in DTW. I've only seen them in warm weather climates.
The M37x was a a great car and has been renamed the Q70. Be cautious, if you find an M37 hanging around, it's probably very high mileage & been worn hard. The Q70's are very new, though.
For the Z4, I'd be doubtful you'll find that up in DTW. I've only seen them in warm weather climates.
The M37x was a a great car and has been renamed the Q70. Be cautious, if you find an M37 hanging around, it's probably very high mileage & been worn hard. The Q70's are very new, though.
Mar 26, 2014, 8:48 am
#645
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1
Quiet smooth ride?
I am used to renting compact car but with family visiting I am renting fullsize car first time.
I would like a smooth and quiet ride but SUV is out of my price range considering the fee and the miles I will be driving.
I see the following cars as fullsize cars (from first page of this thread)
Which of these has a smooth and quiet ride?
I would say
Camry> Altima >> Sonata
Would Malibu, Impala or Fusion be better?
Class E: Full Size
Avis Example: Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Malibu
Ford Fusion
Hyundai Sonata
Kia Optima
Mazda 6
Mitsubishi Galant
Nissan Altima
Toyota Camry
I would like a smooth and quiet ride but SUV is out of my price range considering the fee and the miles I will be driving.
I see the following cars as fullsize cars (from first page of this thread)
Which of these has a smooth and quiet ride?
I would say
Camry> Altima >> Sonata
Would Malibu, Impala or Fusion be better?
Class E: Full Size
Avis Example: Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Malibu
Ford Fusion
Hyundai Sonata
Kia Optima
Mazda 6
Mitsubishi Galant
Nissan Altima
Toyota Camry