Cars at TUL
Aug 22, 2013, 9:54 am
#31
Join Date: May 2012
Location: TUL
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Thursday 10 AM. Pretty sparse selection. Had a premium res and only thing available was a 2013 300c, wanted a little better on MPG as we were driving to Branson and back. Took a look around and a few Malibu's, 200's, Sonata's, Escape Titanium at Enterprise, lots of large SUV's (Enclave, Acadia, Yukon XL, Tahoe). Of interest was a 2013 Chevy Silverado Ex Cab 2LT with a 4.8L V8 labeled PPAR
. Talked to the agent and he went to the cleaning area and came back with a 2013 Taurus Limited with a tad over 20k on the clock.
Here's hoping that Silverado is there in a few weeks when I could use it!
. Talked to the agent and he went to the cleaning area and came back with a 2013 Taurus Limited with a tad over 20k on the clock. Here's hoping that Silverado is there in a few weeks when I could use it!
Aug 22, 2013, 11:19 am
#32
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Location: SE MI
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Probably a '14 - the 13's are nothing special. I've seen a bunch of those entering fleet service lately, there's a nice 2LT 4x4 sitting at my local Enterprise also (hasn't moved in two weeks though!)
And FYI - not all the 300C's are V8's. Worth popping the hood and checking if MPG's are a concern - I usually prefer the 300C over the Taurus due to factory nav and seat coolers (these features are not engine-dependent), not to mention a generous Sirius subscription. In fact I only see 25-26MPG on the highway when I get the Taurus which isn't all that impressive.
And FYI - not all the 300C's are V8's. Worth popping the hood and checking if MPG's are a concern - I usually prefer the 300C over the Taurus due to factory nav and seat coolers (these features are not engine-dependent), not to mention a generous Sirius subscription. In fact I only see 25-26MPG on the highway when I get the Taurus which isn't all that impressive.
Aug 22, 2013, 11:49 am
#33
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
Probably a '14 - the 13's are nothing special. I've seen a bunch of those entering fleet service lately, there's a nice 2LT 4x4 sitting at my local Enterprise also (hasn't moved in two weeks though!)
And FYI - not all the 300C's are V8's. Worth popping the hood and checking if MPG's are a concern - I usually prefer the 300C over the Taurus due to factory nav and seat coolers (these features are not engine-dependent), not to mention a generous Sirius subscription. In fact I only see 25-26MPG on the highway when I get the Taurus which isn't all that impressive.
And FYI - not all the 300C's are V8's. Worth popping the hood and checking if MPG's are a concern - I usually prefer the 300C over the Taurus due to factory nav and seat coolers (these features are not engine-dependent), not to mention a generous Sirius subscription. In fact I only see 25-26MPG on the highway when I get the Taurus which isn't all that impressive.
Aug 22, 2013, 6:43 pm
#35
Join Date: May 2012
Location: TUL
Programs: Hertz PC, National Exec Elite, HHonors Gold
Posts: 986
And FYI - not all the 300C's are V8's. Worth popping the hood and checking if MPG's are a concern - I usually prefer the 300C over the Taurus due to factory nav and seat coolers (these features are not engine-dependent), not to mention a generous Sirius subscription. In fact I only see 25-26MPG on the highway when I get the Taurus which isn't all that impressive.
Aug 26, 2013, 5:52 pm
#36
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: TUL
Posts: 93
i just picked up a car sat, had a pair of 14' taurus limited sitting in VIP stalls. Took one with 800 miles on it, AC seats are definitely a nice plus! Other than those the usual cars sitting around. One '14 Impala LT sitting there as well.
Aug 26, 2013, 6:08 pm
#37
Join Date: May 2012
Location: TUL
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Those '14 Taurus Limited are quickly making their way to the top of my rental list. Those were likely the same two in the VIP spot when I returned Sat afternoon. Noticed a Dodge RAM 1500 towards the back.
Aug 27, 2013, 3:01 pm
#38
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: TUL
Posts: 93
Yup I agree! The limited are nicely equipped and nice to drive. My other favorite is the '14 impalas. If theres a nicely equipped one ill take it, but havent seen anything besides LT at TUL. Id love to see a couple of LTZ with the moonroof and loaded features to match the Taurus limiteds.
Aug 29, 2013, 5:13 pm
#39
Join Date: May 2012
Location: TUL
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Ever have that nightmare when you walk to the counter and they say "the only clean car is a 2013 Impala. Feel free to wait for something". So after waiting a few, another agent came up and said find a dirty car we like and they will run it through the car wash for us. Highlights of the dirty cars Maxima (2x), '14 Passat, '13 Genesis, 300c. 2013 Avalon came in (other guy took it). Took the Genesis with 5,500 miles and working Sat.
Sep 5, 2013, 6:38 pm
#40
Join Date: May 2012
Location: TUL
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Surprise in T-town
typical night. 2014 Taurus Limited, 2x Genesis. Small SUV Escape SE, Sportage, Encore, Craptiva, 2x Journey SXT, Tuscon. Took the Encore, but it had seat problems, when I brought it back, manager asked what I was looking for (small SUV with leather). Went to cleaning area and came back with 2014 Escape Titanium with 2.0L engine . There was one other "car" there that caught my eye. See pics below
Yes it was available to rent and an upgrade fee would most definitely apply
. There was one other "car" there that caught my eye. See pics below
Yes it was available to rent and an upgrade fee would most definitely apply
Sep 12, 2013, 2:14 pm
#43
Join Date: May 2012
Location: TUL
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Thursday mid afternoon. VIP had Genesis and S60. 2014 Impala LT and Tahoe were in the premium selection. Among the boring FCAR's were a Optima Hybrid and Sonata Hybrid. Also saw Escape Titanium and Equinox LT. Took the Sonata Hybrid as I will be doing lots of driving, and wanted to compare it to the Prius and Civic hybrid.
Sep 19, 2013, 1:44 pm
#44
Join Date: May 2012
Location: TUL
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Thursday 1:30. Usual suspects (Altima, Sonata, Sonata hybrid), 2014 Camry SE, Fusion SE. They were offering Equixox LT's on full size res to regular members. Enterprise had a 2014 300c with the Hemi, but was supposedly already taken. Guy offered me a 2014 CG Limited with 200 miles on the clock, which I happily took! That thing is LOADED!
Sep 26, 2013, 6:06 pm
#45
Join Date: May 2012
Location: TUL
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Thursday 4:30 .
VIP had Challenger they were selling for $15 a day upgrade. PCAR's were '14 Lacrosse, '13 Taurus Limited, '14 Impala, and Genesis. FCAR's were the usual fluff. Couple interesting cars in return area: '13 Prius, 200 Convertible, and Ram 1500. Took the Lacrosse with 1,300 miles on it and already expired XM.
VIP had Challenger they were selling for $15 a day upgrade. PCAR's were '14 Lacrosse, '13 Taurus Limited, '14 Impala, and Genesis. FCAR's were the usual fluff. Couple interesting cars in return area: '13 Prius, 200 Convertible, and Ram 1500. Took the Lacrosse with 1,300 miles on it and already expired XM.