Toyota RAV4 @ LAX?
Apr 19, 2014, 7:24 pm
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Toyota RAV4 @ LAX?
Hi everyone,
Just wondering what trim I would receive for IFAR rented at LAX? It should be a Toyota Rav4, but I was wondering if I can ask for a higher trim model? Really wanna have satellite radio to listen to the playoffs during my longer drives.
It should just be the LE AWD model, anyone with experiences with 2014 Limited AWD rentals at LAX? or are they all the basic trims? Will I have to pay extra for a higher trim?
Haven't seen any reviews of an IFAR model at LAX this year in the other thread.
I will be travelling with 3 other people. USAA Member and Hertz Gold Plus enrolled. Canadian Passports.
Just wondering what trim I would receive for IFAR rented at LAX? It should be a Toyota Rav4, but I was wondering if I can ask for a higher trim model? Really wanna have satellite radio to listen to the playoffs during my longer drives.
It should just be the LE AWD model, anyone with experiences with 2014 Limited AWD rentals at LAX? or are they all the basic trims? Will I have to pay extra for a higher trim?
Haven't seen any reviews of an IFAR model at LAX this year in the other thread.
I will be travelling with 3 other people. USAA Member and Hertz Gold Plus enrolled. Canadian Passports.
Apr 20, 2014, 4:57 am
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They have a very few RAV4s at LAX at present - but be warned, some of them are the previous generation model. You will not get a choice of trim.
They are well supplied with Captivas, and also have reasonable numbers of Ford Escape (including the last few of the previous generation model). Thankfully the Libertys are disappearing, but there are still some. There are also small quantities of prev gen Nissan Rogue, Mazda CX5, Kia Sportage, VW Tiguan, Jeep Patriot, Buick Encore and 5 seater Dodge Journey. There are very few Subaru Legacy/Outback, Jeep Compass, Nissan Murano.
Unlike the regular sedans were they sometimes do have different trim levels, all of these tend to come to the same spec.
They are well supplied with Captivas, and also have reasonable numbers of Ford Escape (including the last few of the previous generation model). Thankfully the Libertys are disappearing, but there are still some. There are also small quantities of prev gen Nissan Rogue, Mazda CX5, Kia Sportage, VW Tiguan, Jeep Patriot, Buick Encore and 5 seater Dodge Journey. There are very few Subaru Legacy/Outback, Jeep Compass, Nissan Murano.
Unlike the regular sedans were they sometimes do have different trim levels, all of these tend to come to the same spec.
Apr 20, 2014, 5:59 pm
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They have a very few RAV4s at LAX at present - but be warned, some of them are the previous generation model. You will not get a choice of trim.
They are well supplied with Captivas, and also have reasonable numbers of Ford Escape (including the last few of the previous generation model). Thankfully the Libertys are disappearing, but there are still some. There are also small quantities of prev gen Nissan Rogue, Mazda CX5, Kia Sportage, VW Tiguan, Jeep Patriot, Buick Encore and 5 seater Dodge Journey. There are very few Subaru Legacy/Outback, Jeep Compass, Nissan Murano.
Unlike the regular sedans were they sometimes do have different trim levels, all of these tend to come to the same spec.
They are well supplied with Captivas, and also have reasonable numbers of Ford Escape (including the last few of the previous generation model). Thankfully the Libertys are disappearing, but there are still some. There are also small quantities of prev gen Nissan Rogue, Mazda CX5, Kia Sportage, VW Tiguan, Jeep Patriot, Buick Encore and 5 seater Dodge Journey. There are very few Subaru Legacy/Outback, Jeep Compass, Nissan Murano.
Unlike the regular sedans were they sometimes do have different trim levels, all of these tend to come to the same spec.
Apr 21, 2014, 12:06 am
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I've not driven them all yet, but given the choice, I'd take the Mazda. The Escape is pretty decent to drive, too, though I am no fan of the mess of buttons on the dashboard.
The Rogue is OK, though hardly exciting (See: http://themotor.net/?p=8501 )
Everything I've read says the Sportage is not bad (not driven one). The Encore is notably smaller than the others, but a bit plusher inside.
I'd give the Jeeps a wide berth, as they are rather unrefined, and most of them on fleet are 2 years old. The Toyota would find itself at the bottom of the list, only just above the Jeeps. If you want an utterly anodyne experience, then by all means take it, but the RAV4 is a bland machine with steering that is sensationless. Some people clearly like that, but as I want to have some clue as to what the road wheels are going to do based on my inputs to the wheel! The side hinged rear door on the old model was also an issue depending on where you parked it.
The Rogue is OK, though hardly exciting (See: http://themotor.net/?p=8501 )
Everything I've read says the Sportage is not bad (not driven one). The Encore is notably smaller than the others, but a bit plusher inside.
I'd give the Jeeps a wide berth, as they are rather unrefined, and most of them on fleet are 2 years old. The Toyota would find itself at the bottom of the list, only just above the Jeeps. If you want an utterly anodyne experience, then by all means take it, but the RAV4 is a bland machine with steering that is sensationless. Some people clearly like that, but as I want to have some clue as to what the road wheels are going to do based on my inputs to the wheel! The side hinged rear door on the old model was also an issue depending on where you parked it.
Apr 22, 2014, 8:27 pm
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They have a very few RAV4s at LAX at present - but be warned, some of them are the previous generation model. You will not get a choice of trim.
They are well supplied with Captivas, and also have reasonable numbers of Ford Escape (including the last few of the previous generation model). Thankfully the Libertys are disappearing, but there are still some. There are also small quantities of prev gen Nissan Rogue, Mazda CX5, Kia Sportage, VW Tiguan, Jeep Patriot, Buick Encore and 5 seater Dodge Journey. There are very few Subaru Legacy/Outback, Jeep Compass, Nissan Murano.
Unlike the regular sedans were they sometimes do have different trim levels, all of these tend to come to the same spec.
They are well supplied with Captivas, and also have reasonable numbers of Ford Escape (including the last few of the previous generation model). Thankfully the Libertys are disappearing, but there are still some. There are also small quantities of prev gen Nissan Rogue, Mazda CX5, Kia Sportage, VW Tiguan, Jeep Patriot, Buick Encore and 5 seater Dodge Journey. There are very few Subaru Legacy/Outback, Jeep Compass, Nissan Murano.
Unlike the regular sedans were they sometimes do have different trim levels, all of these tend to come to the same spec.
Apr 24, 2014, 12:04 am
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In the SFAR Group you are most likely to get a Chevrolet Equinox, or a GMC Terrain.
There are a very few Ford Edges, which are MUCH nicer, not least as they are 3.5 V6 models in Limited trim, where as the Equinox are 2.4 litre 4 cylinder cars. The Equinox is OK, but no better than that.
There are also a few Dodge Journeys and Kia Sorentos.
I've not seen a Highlander for a year or a 4Runner and the Endeavors have all gone, as have the old Santa Fes. I did see a couple of Jeep Grand Cherokee last trip, but they were out of State cars which you only tend to be allowed if you are doing a one way out of Cali (unless they are tight on cars).
LAX often include the L4s (The Traverse/Acadia/Enclave/ Ford Explorer) in the same category, though they are separately bookable.
There are a very few Ford Edges, which are MUCH nicer, not least as they are 3.5 V6 models in Limited trim, where as the Equinox are 2.4 litre 4 cylinder cars. The Equinox is OK, but no better than that.
There are also a few Dodge Journeys and Kia Sorentos.
I've not seen a Highlander for a year or a 4Runner and the Endeavors have all gone, as have the old Santa Fes. I did see a couple of Jeep Grand Cherokee last trip, but they were out of State cars which you only tend to be allowed if you are doing a one way out of Cali (unless they are tight on cars).
LAX often include the L4s (The Traverse/Acadia/Enclave/ Ford Explorer) in the same category, though they are separately bookable.