Cars at AUS
Sep 29, 2012, 9:33 am
#16
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Home Airports: CAE/CLT
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Posts: 5,452
Arrived yesterday (Friday at 1845) and the selection was quite pathetic. Maybe 15 cars on the entire property. One minivan, no SUVs, one Challenger, a couple other nondescript imports. Tons of cars waiting to be turned around.
And then a Jeep Grand Cherokee was brought up. Perfect as that is exactly what the DW wanted. Sirius worked. 8k miles.
Victory from the jaws of defeat.
And then a Jeep Grand Cherokee was brought up. Perfect as that is exactly what the DW wanted. Sirius worked. 8k miles.
Victory from the jaws of defeat.
Jan 5, 2013, 5:59 pm
#17
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: RDU
Programs: AA LT Gold, DL SM, HY Disc, Marriott LT Gold
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Friday night 9:30pm, EA/ES had virtually no upgrades but lots of vehicles. All sedans exept for two Kia Sportages and a Town & Country. I managed to find the lone 300 (PXAR, so I guess it's a Limited), and there might have been a Maxima.
Jun 3, 2013, 5:07 pm
#18
Join Date: Jul 2006
Programs: UA 1K/1MM; HH Diamond; GM for everything else
Posts: 544
I rented once in mid of May - Got there a few steps behind a gentleman, who picked an Infinity FX350 from Exec Select. There was 1 Nissan Murano but it smelled badly when I turned engine on, as someone smoked inside. Right before I drove it out of the parking lot, a Buick Enclave was pulled in. Made a switch, enjoyed ride but paid extra for gas...
Nov 2, 2013, 5:48 pm
#19
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
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Arrived around 3PM 11/2/13. Narrowly missed a Toyota 4Runner in Executive selection. Took a 2014 Dodge Journey (nothing too special about it but it worked for me, my main requirements are a power adjustable seat and iPhone connection) with 1500 miles on it. A Dodge Durango with leather and most of the goodies pulled up while I was looking around, but I didn't want something quite that big for this trip (need to put about 200-250 miles on the car and don't want to pay that gas bill!). Two full-size pickups (a Chevy Silverado and a Dodge Ram), a couple of Equinoxes, most of the rest was sedans. There was someone pulling out of EA with a Challenger (I think, some old-style inspried 2 door sports car anyway), and another decent SUV in EA.
Nov 3, 2013, 8:07 pm
#20
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Location: DFW
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Arrived around 3PM 11/2/13. Narrowly missed a Toyota 4Runner in Executive selection. Took a 2014 Dodge Journey (nothing too special about it but it worked for me, my main requirements are a power adjustable seat and iPhone connection) with 1500 miles on it. A Dodge Durango with leather and most of the goodies pulled up while I was looking around, but I didn't want something quite that big for this trip (need to put about 200-250 miles on the car and don't want to pay that gas bill!). Two full-size pickups (a Chevy Silverado and a Dodge Ram), a couple of Equinoxes, most of the rest was sedans. There was someone pulling out of EA with a Challenger (I think, some old-style inspried 2 door sports car anyway), and another decent SUV in EA.
You may have also missed the Fiat 500L I dropped off (got off aisle). There was a 300C in the Executive area along with hyundai sonata hybrid.
Dec 2, 2013, 7:52 pm
#21
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Nashville TN
Programs: National executive elite, Marriott gold, Hilton diamond, swa cp, DL DM
Posts: 71
very SUV heavy from formula 1 race return
8 - suburban / Yukon xl Brand new snagged one with 2 miles on it
2- town & country's
1 impala classic (emerald)
3 little Mazda crossovers
1 charged came up but didnt even have time to get backed in to a spot
Manager said all sold out tomorrow so they pulled everything up before the holiday to hold then over this week
8 - suburban / Yukon xl Brand new snagged one with 2 miles on it
2- town & country's
1 impala classic (emerald)
3 little Mazda crossovers
1 charged came up but didnt even have time to get backed in to a spot
Manager said all sold out tomorrow so they pulled everything up before the holiday to hold then over this week
Jan 18, 2014, 8:21 am
#22
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: London
Posts: 16
What is the chance of getting Dodge Charger or Challenger?
I booked full size for 2 weeks in April and wouldn't mind trying local upgrade to Challenger.
Just to compare with my previous experiences with Mustang and Camaro.
Charger will do too.
I booked full size for 2 weeks in April and wouldn't mind trying local upgrade to Challenger.
Just to compare with my previous experiences with Mustang and Camaro.
Charger will do too.
Jan 18, 2014, 6:29 pm
#23
Moderator: GLBT Travelers & Hyatt Gold Passport
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: CVG
Posts: 15,300
Charger is a fullsize so if one is around you'd be able to get it. Challenger should be a standard sports car, so it's possible if they don't have it reserved.
Jan 19, 2014, 5:02 am
#24
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: London
Posts: 16
Do they usually have many Chargers or is it more of a rarity?
How about Challenger?
I'll be arriving about 5pm, don't know how mych choice they might have in the afternoons.
I rented cars many times in the US and usually found much fewer Dodges than other makes in rental companies.
I found getting Mustang upgrade fairly easy (with Budget and Hertz) but never had a chance to upgrade to Challenger yet.
Jan 19, 2014, 10:36 am
#25
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A Charger is not a rarity in the U.S. National locations I visit.
National has a much different fleet mix than Hertz. If you're arguing that Dodges are rare in U.S. rental fleets because you haven't seen many with Hertz & Budget, that experience just isn't representative.
National has a much different fleet mix than Hertz. If you're arguing that Dodges are rare in U.S. rental fleets because you haven't seen many with Hertz & Budget, that experience just isn't representative.
Jan 19, 2014, 5:13 pm
#26
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: London
Posts: 16
A Charger is not a rarity in the U.S. National locations I visit.
National has a much different fleet mix than Hertz. If you're arguing that Dodges are rare in U.S. rental fleets because you haven't seen many with Hertz & Budget, that experience just isn't representative.
National has a much different fleet mix than Hertz. If you're arguing that Dodges are rare in U.S. rental fleets because you haven't seen many with Hertz & Budget, that experience just isn't representative.
Good to know that National have more Chargers than Budget or Hertz.
BTW, is there any rule what brand particular rental company prefers?
Do, let say, National have special deal with one of the car manufacturers and Budget with other?
Jul 11, 2014, 5:22 pm
#29
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: Starwood Platinum, National Executive Elite
Posts: 46
Suburban/Yukon XLs available in Austin?
I have a trip August 10th and have a Tahoe reserved, would prefer a Suburban.
What are my chances of getting there and a Suburban is available? 2015 would be really nice!
I have a trip August 10th and have a Tahoe reserved, would prefer a Suburban.
What are my chances of getting there and a Suburban is available? 2015 would be really nice!
Jul 11, 2014, 10:55 pm
#30
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVP Gold, UA MP, National EE, Marriott Gold, Avis First, WS Rewards
Posts: 231
Was just there earlier this week and it's a 99% chance there'll be one. Numerous ones in the return line. Most are LT's with 20" upgrades
