Cars at Sacramento (SMF)
Jun 4, 2011, 11:06 pm
#17
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
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Pretty measly pickings at SMF today, but there was one Hyundai Genesis and the others mostly Chevy Malibu's.
Jun 7, 2011, 11:51 am
#18
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Greenville, SC
Programs: AA Gold, United Silver, SPG/Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 28
When I flew in this past Friday they had a Jetta on the aisle and the standard fare including two Fusions, a Malibu etc. Ended up having an Emerald Reserve reservation for a Jeep Cherokee and got what I was asking for.
Nov 19, 2012, 8:24 pm
#21
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Edison, NJ
Programs: Avis President's Club, Hertz President's Circle, Hyatt Platnium, National Executive Elite
Posts: 128
Nov. 16 around 2:30PM
Specialty:
2 x Volvo XC60
ES:
2 x Nissan Maxima
3 x Nissan Altima
8 x Chevy Malibu
2 x Hyundai Sonata
1 x Toyota Camry
2 x KIA Optima
1 x VW Jetta
1 x VW Passat
2 x Small SUVs forgot which brand
3 x Chrysler 300
1 x Ford Taurus
EA:
12 x Chevy Malibu
2 x KIA Optima
3 x Chrysler 200
2 x Nissan Sentra
1 x VW Jetta
Executive VIP:
1 x Chrysler 300C
Specialty:
2 x Volvo XC60
ES:
2 x Nissan Maxima
3 x Nissan Altima
8 x Chevy Malibu
2 x Hyundai Sonata
1 x Toyota Camry
2 x KIA Optima
1 x VW Jetta
1 x VW Passat
2 x Small SUVs forgot which brand
3 x Chrysler 300
1 x Ford Taurus
EA:
12 x Chevy Malibu
2 x KIA Optima
3 x Chrysler 200
2 x Nissan Sentra
1 x VW Jetta
Executive VIP:
1 x Chrysler 300C
Apr 1, 2013, 5:05 pm
#22
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Gold (prev. Ex Plat for 10 years); DL Plat; UA Gold; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,338
March 18:
Specialty:
Didn't notice
ES:
Chevy Impala x5
Chevy Malibu x10-12
Nissan Altima x2
Volkswagen Beetle x1 (taken by the person who walked up ahead of me)
EA:
Chevy Malibu and Cruze as far as I could see
I ended up driving the Impala and it was a complete horror. 32,000 miles and well worn interior. Felt more like a Dollar selection than a National ES offering.
Specialty:
Didn't notice
ES:
Chevy Impala x5
Chevy Malibu x10-12
Nissan Altima x2
Volkswagen Beetle x1 (taken by the person who walked up ahead of me)
EA:
Chevy Malibu and Cruze as far as I could see
I ended up driving the Impala and it was a complete horror. 32,000 miles and well worn interior. Felt more like a Dollar selection than a National ES offering.
May 3, 2013, 9:08 am
#23
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Programs: Amtrak Select Executive, Hertz PC, National EE, IC Diamond Ambassador, ALL Gold, Hyatt Disc
Posts: 531
Thursday 5/3 around 9pm:
ES:
3 x Nissan Altima
6 x Chevy Malibu
2 x Chevy Impala LTZ
2 x Chevy Traverse 2LT (I took 1 - other smelled like smoke)
1 x GMC Midsize SUV
1 x Buick Lacrosse
1 x Challenger
EA:
8 x Chevy Malibu
2 x Nissan Altima
2 x Random Midsize Vehicles
Executive VIP:
Nothing
I was looking for an SUV to move some belongings in. I wasn't expecting much and just expected to go to SMF, see nothing, and go home in my own car, however I was plesantly surprised by the decent selction. Mostly just matching dark colored sedans but a few others mixed in there. A note about the Challenger... it was actually Grey but the sticker on the vehicle said White.
I had a Traverse from Hertz at SFO Last Week (reserved mid-size SUV but received the Traverse) and liked it. The Grey Traverse from National is a Grey '13 2LT w/ XM SAT Radio and is catagorized as a Premium Crossover. For $17 a day I'll take it
ES:
3 x Nissan Altima
6 x Chevy Malibu
2 x Chevy Impala LTZ
2 x Chevy Traverse 2LT (I took 1 - other smelled like smoke)
1 x GMC Midsize SUV
1 x Buick Lacrosse
1 x Challenger
EA:
8 x Chevy Malibu
2 x Nissan Altima
2 x Random Midsize Vehicles
Executive VIP:
Nothing
I was looking for an SUV to move some belongings in. I wasn't expecting much and just expected to go to SMF, see nothing, and go home in my own car, however I was plesantly surprised by the decent selction. Mostly just matching dark colored sedans but a few others mixed in there. A note about the Challenger... it was actually Grey but the sticker on the vehicle said White.
I had a Traverse from Hertz at SFO Last Week (reserved mid-size SUV but received the Traverse) and liked it. The Grey Traverse from National is a Grey '13 2LT w/ XM SAT Radio and is catagorized as a Premium Crossover. For $17 a day I'll take it
Last edited by roadman3313; May 3, 2013 at 9:11 am Reason: Additional Information
Jun 13, 2013, 5:49 pm
#24
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 17
Friday 6/7 around 11:30 pm
ES: Mostly Malibu's and Impalas. Someone was pulling out in a Captiva LS as I walked up and they had a Jeep Patriot as well, but it appeared to be very basic as it had steel wheels. I ended up taking a Taurus Limited.
EA: Nearly empty. Multiple Impalas, an Altima, and an Avenger.
ES: Mostly Malibu's and Impalas. Someone was pulling out in a Captiva LS as I walked up and they had a Jeep Patriot as well, but it appeared to be very basic as it had steel wheels. I ended up taking a Taurus Limited.
EA: Nearly empty. Multiple Impalas, an Altima, and an Avenger.
Feb 20, 2015, 3:45 am
#25
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sacramento / San Francisco, CA
Programs: WN CP & A+, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, National EE, Delta Gold
Posts: 52
ES car selection at this airport leaves for a lot more to be desired!
Last few times, ended up with a Camry ... but they do claim that they have the smallest fleet of all of the airports!
Last few times, ended up with a Camry ... but they do claim that they have the smallest fleet of all of the airports!
Jun 17, 2015, 8:31 am
#27
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pasadena,Ca.,US.
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SPG plat, Hyatt dia
Posts: 7,140
The Executive Selection at SMF is basically what one would find in the Emerald Aisle at a larger airport. They tend to hold back anything fun or nice, But the staff is friendly and if you need something special(as I did this past weekend)it never hurts to ask 
Sep 4, 2015, 2:38 am
#28
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 2
I just went a few hours ago and they were getting ready to close, I ordered a premium car since I had a coupon and actually got a REALLY good deal
EA: Empty
ES: Multiple Challengers, Camry x 2, Dodge Journey x3, Jeep Patriot x1
for my Premium offerings I got offered a 2016 Mustang, 370Z, Buick Lacross, and finally a Volvo XC60 which I took immediately. I was not really impressed with the other cars but am loving the Volvo and really excited to take my 3 day trip in it!
EA: Empty
ES: Multiple Challengers, Camry x 2, Dodge Journey x3, Jeep Patriot x1
for my Premium offerings I got offered a 2016 Mustang, 370Z, Buick Lacross, and finally a Volvo XC60 which I took immediately. I was not really impressed with the other cars but am loving the Volvo and really excited to take my 3 day trip in it!
Last edited by emacias303; Sep 10, 2015 at 3:24 am
May 24, 2016, 2:34 pm
#29
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pasadena,Ca.,US.
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SPG plat, Hyatt dia
Posts: 7,140
Better selection in the ES
Rented here for the weekend. Was pleased to get a fully loaded 300c. Also saw A Taurus and a couple of Edges in the selection. I know these are not the greatest cars but it is a real improvement over choices in the past.
Service was great as usual
Service was great as usual
Jul 20, 2016, 8:52 pm
#30
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: CLT
Programs: AA Platinum Pro, National EE, HH Diamond
Posts: 60
Just picked up here tonight. This is one of the saddest aisle locations I have encountered anywhere. The executive selection was filled with Camrys, Sonatas, Santa Fes and a couple old Dodge Journeys. I waited around for a little while and eventually ended up with a base model Murano.