Cars at EWR
Sep 28, 2011, 5:15 pm
#46
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kirkland, WA
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They have a TON of those they always need to unload and they put them in the Executive Aisle. I thought I see a bunch of them too parked in the Luxury lane at LAX?
Sep 28, 2011, 9:05 pm
#47
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: na
Posts: 104
hi
they had tons of crown vics and marquis? those old mans cars ewwww thats why i dont rent with national when i go to EWR no more in 08 they were awesome. In the executive aisle there was always something that we wanted. It started to change in the summer of 09,I think is the manager that runs that location is very greedy and doing a very sloppy job with their executive members.The last time i went there in 09 they had a brand new challenger with 10 miles,when i went to the booth they told me that i couldnt have that car cuz it was placed in the wrong aisle and if i wanted that car that i had to pay extra and go to the counter for pricing.I walked away from them and went to avis right next door to them.So im not surprised that their car fleets in the executive aisle are very cheesy until they get a new manager then maybe they will change they way they treat executive members.
Oct 7, 2011, 5:49 am
#49
Join Date: Jan 2001
Programs: QF Bronze
Posts: 264
hey there return the car immediately and ask to talk to a national manager immediately.they tricked you and you are not the only victim read my postings on this location and you will see what i mean.A luxury you should of gotten a caddillac cts or srx or a lincoln mkx truck or mks car.and tell them that you gonna call and file a complaint to their corporate for the bad shady service they gave you on the car.This location are very slick and all of their good cars they put it in specialty even though the car is not a specialty.they just wanna make more money those greety people in this location.Just do it immediately.
Anyway got to the National car return and told the guy our story. He immediately called the station manager who offered a Chrysler 300 which we were not all that thrilled about. He then said wait a minute and soon pulled up in a Lincoln Towncar. So we are happy with that. Now in Key West so have covered a fair bit of territory. Very happy with the managers service and he gave us his card and said to contact him directly if we had any further problems.
Only downside is I lost my Garmin 3790T the day before yesterday between where I parked the car and the hotel room
Nothing handed in to the front desk so I don't know what happened to it. Had to buy a Garmin 1450 to get by.Thanks everyone for all your advice!
Oct 16, 2011, 1:20 pm
#50
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
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Just picked up from EWR on Sunday early afternoon. Mostly SUVs (Traverse, Equinox, Crew, a Suburban, an Expedition, lots of Jeeps, two Escapes). Saw an Altima, a couple of Fusions, 300s, and Chargers as well. Noticed that there's now an additional row of EA.
Haven't seen Explorers or Edge since July wonder if they were too popular and exceeded their mileage.
Haven't seen Explorers or Edge since July wonder if they were too popular and exceeded their mileage.
Last edited by seawolf; Oct 16, 2011 at 2:17 pm
Oct 20, 2011, 7:34 pm
#51
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
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Back at EWR on Thurs afternoon. The additional row of EA gone. Looks like when the lot is full, they will use the space to stage cars instead of having it as EA.
Saw an Aramada from TX, no minivans. Two Suburbans, an Edge, two Explorers (one Limited one XLT), a Pathfinder. A bunch 300s, an Altima.
Was going to take the Armada until I saw the Explorer. I really enjoyed the Armada in SFO but had doubts about getting around and parking in NYC with this beast. Ended up with the Explorer Limited (212 miles on it). It's a 2012 model registered less then two weeks ago.
Saw an Aramada from TX, no minivans. Two Suburbans, an Edge, two Explorers (one Limited one XLT), a Pathfinder. A bunch 300s, an Altima.
Was going to take the Armada until I saw the Explorer. I really enjoyed the Armada in SFO but had doubts about getting around and parking in NYC with this beast. Ended up with the Explorer Limited (212 miles on it). It's a 2012 model registered less then two weeks ago.
Last edited by seawolf; Oct 20, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Dec 29, 2011, 9:38 am
#52
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Chicago (ORD)
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I was at EWR very early Wednesday morning. Exec had two full rows (probably 30 cars?) only mid/full-size sedans (impala, malibu, a few Altimas, a Dodge sporty car (forget which), with the exception of a single Mazda CX-7. EA had only about 8 cars, including 2 dodge minivans, a Sonata and more of the same sedans.
The cars were all basic models (no plush ones; i.e., no leather, etc.) and they all seemed to have at least 7k miles; no XM as far as I could tell (I looked in about 4-5 cars.
I ended up taking an Altima.
The cars were all basic models (no plush ones; i.e., no leather, etc.) and they all seemed to have at least 7k miles; no XM as far as I could tell (I looked in about 4-5 cars.
I ended up taking an Altima.
Jan 8, 2012, 7:38 am
#53
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I was at EWR very early Wednesday morning. Exec had two full rows (probably 30 cars?) only mid/full-size sedans (impala, malibu, a few Altimas, a Dodge sporty car (forget which), with the exception of a single Mazda CX-7. EA had only about 8 cars, including 2 dodge minivans, a Sonata and more of the same sedans.
The cars were all basic models (no plush ones; i.e., no leather, etc.) and they all seemed to have at least 7k miles; no XM as far as I could tell (I looked in about 4-5 cars.
The cars were all basic models (no plush ones; i.e., no leather, etc.) and they all seemed to have at least 7k miles; no XM as far as I could tell (I looked in about 4-5 cars.
The rate was $50ish for ewr-ewr, lga-lga and jfk-jfk but only $30 for ewr-lga so they must need cars in lga.
Mar 28, 2012, 10:20 pm
#54
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Edison, NJ
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Stopped by EWR today. ES had about a dozen Toyota Avalons and few Camrys, also a Buick Enclave and few Jeeps. EA were all American cars like Chevy and few Toyotas.
Apr 11, 2012, 8:24 am
#55
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 82
- Has anyone been lately?
- Generally speaking, which time(s) can one expect to find the most selection? Early in the morning (7am-9am) Friday or Monday ?
At the EWR location, as an EC member, can one go directly to the aisle and pick a car or does one have to "stop" by the counter first?
- Generally speaking, which time(s) can one expect to find the most selection? Early in the morning (7am-9am) Friday or Monday ?
At the EWR location, as an EC member, can one go directly to the aisle and pick a car or does one have to "stop" by the counter first?
Last edited by dontego; Apr 11, 2012 at 8:38 am
Apr 12, 2012, 2:02 pm
#56
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
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Apr 19, 2012, 10:02 am
#58
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 82
Last FRIDAY at 7am the lot was full.
Emerald: Mostly American cars (Chevy Impala/Malibu) and mix of typical smaller cars.
Executive: Mix of mid-size SUVs (non leather), Nissan Maximas (non leather), Fusions (non leather)Chevy Impala/Malibu, bunch of Camrys (non leather), one Premium Buick Lacross 2012.
Returned the vehicle on the following Monday at 7:30am, the lot was busy with slim pickins. Lots of business travelers.
Emerald: Mostly American cars (Chevy Impala/Malibu) and mix of typical smaller cars.
Executive: Mix of mid-size SUVs (non leather), Nissan Maximas (non leather), Fusions (non leather)Chevy Impala/Malibu, bunch of Camrys (non leather), one Premium Buick Lacross 2012.
Returned the vehicle on the following Monday at 7:30am, the lot was busy with slim pickins. Lots of business travelers.
May 3, 2012, 7:02 pm
#60
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,905
), so I went to educate. She grabbed a fully loaded Scion off the Reserve (I "helped", lol) and she was quite happy.