Consolidated "Renting at SFO; What Kind of Cars to Expect?" Thread
Sep 16, 2017, 9:35 am
#46
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ATL
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Thursday @ 7pm
Couple 300s and 2 Q50s. I took one of them. Rest was basic stuff you would expect to get as a PC booking a C or D. Was hoping to see more of what others were seeing. All Mercs and Jags were in the reserved or upgrade section.
Couple 300s and 2 Q50s. I took one of them. Rest was basic stuff you would expect to get as a PC booking a C or D. Was hoping to see more of what others were seeing. All Mercs and Jags were in the reserved or upgrade section.
Sep 16, 2017, 10:53 am
#47
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Location: San Francisco/Sydney
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No Infiniti which are my normal option, so I took one of the Jag XE's.
Sep 18, 2017, 12:22 pm
#50
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I arrive at SFO on Wed at 7pm again this week. Hoping for a Benz or lone Rover hanging around. Only two 'special' cars that have eluded me thus far as PC with the new UC.
Sep 18, 2017, 12:54 pm
#51
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The only issue with the Q60 is that it's damn thirsty (it has a 20 gallon tank, which says something for a 2-door!). The Q50 is also a little more thirsty than the XE based on my one XE rental, but not so much more so.
Sep 18, 2017, 1:20 pm
#52
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Having now driven both (Q50 about 6 times, XE once) I'd take the Q50 in an instant, except if there was a Q60 also on offer in which case I'd take it! The Q50 just feels cleaner and has more powerful (3.0t vs 2.5t based on the ones I've driven, but it feels more than that)
The only issue with the Q60 is that it's damn thirsty (it has a 20 gallon tank, which says something for a 2-door!). The Q50 is also a little more thirsty than the XE based on my one XE rental, but not so much more so.
The only issue with the Q60 is that it's damn thirsty (it has a 20 gallon tank, which says something for a 2-door!). The Q50 is also a little more thirsty than the XE based on my one XE rental, but not so much more so.
Sep 22, 2017, 4:44 pm
#54
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Wed around 8pm arrival. Zero 'premium/luxury' cars in the PC Area. It was pick your Fusion Hybrid or Kia Sorento. A few Camrys as well. I took the lone Ford Explorer XLT. Last one I had out of ATL at least had the large screen... this has a tiny screen and usage is terrible but it is the best car sitting there.
I seem to not be having best luck although q50 last time isn't terrible. No Camaros, Vettes and Mercs as has been said.
I seem to not be having best luck although q50 last time isn't terrible. No Camaros, Vettes and Mercs as has been said.
Sep 22, 2017, 11:50 pm
#55
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: San Francisco/Sydney
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Tonight (Friday) at about 7:30pm the PC area had :
2x Merc CLA250
1x Merc C300
1x Merc SLC300
1x Infiniti Q50
3x Infiniti Q60 (1 AWD)
1x Jag XF
1x Chrysler 300S
Plus a good range of various full-size/hybrids/etc. No SUV's at all.
I took one of the non-AWD Q60's, and I'm happy to say the mileage seems much better than the AWD model.
2x Merc CLA250
1x Merc C300
1x Merc SLC300
1x Infiniti Q50
3x Infiniti Q60 (1 AWD)
1x Jag XF
1x Chrysler 300S
Plus a good range of various full-size/hybrids/etc. No SUV's at all.
I took one of the non-AWD Q60's, and I'm happy to say the mileage seems much better than the AWD model.
Last edited by docbert; Sep 22, 2017 at 11:59 pm
Sep 23, 2017, 5:26 pm
#57
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Tonight (Friday) at about 7:30pm the PC area had :
2x Merc CLA250
1x Merc C300
1x Merc SLC300
1x Infiniti Q50
3x Infiniti Q60 (1 AWD)
1x Jag XF
1x Chrysler 300S
Plus a good range of various full-size/hybrids/etc. No SUV's at all.
I took one of the non-AWD Q60's, and I'm happy to say the mileage seems much better than the AWD model.
2x Merc CLA250
1x Merc C300
1x Merc SLC300
1x Infiniti Q50
3x Infiniti Q60 (1 AWD)
1x Jag XF
1x Chrysler 300S
Plus a good range of various full-size/hybrids/etc. No SUV's at all.
I took one of the non-AWD Q60's, and I'm happy to say the mileage seems much better than the AWD model.
Pick your Kia or Corolla.
Sep 24, 2017, 11:45 am
#59
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Sep 24, 2017, 10:36 pm
#60
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Arrived today (Sunday) at 8am. In addition to the standard mid and full size options at PC, take your pick Q50, one Infiniti mid-size suv which looked really worn, one jag xe, one Audi A4, and one jag xf 35t which I took. Always wanted to drive the xf, and now have a whole week with this baby! It was justed washed, so likely returned earlier that morning.