Cars at MSP
Feb 16, 2015, 8:14 am
#226
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 5
I think you'll be after the AM rush. I typically get to the Aisle between 8:45 and 9:45 in the morning on Mondays.
When I arrive, I can almost always get a mid-sized SUV like a Cherokee or Liberty. It's been several months since I've had a Tahoe or Yukon available to me.
Don't count on a Volvo on Monday morning. I've never seen anything that nice that wasn't reserved in the VIP area.
When I arrive, I can almost always get a mid-sized SUV like a Cherokee or Liberty. It's been several months since I've had a Tahoe or Yukon available to me.
Don't count on a Volvo on Monday morning. I've never seen anything that nice that wasn't reserved in the VIP area.
EDIT: There were many cars in the EA section. Probably 4 minivans, lots of sedans (altimas, fusions), small SUVs (Rogue, Hyundai). No volvos and no Tahoes, so sad. I went with the next car that I thought was the best value, which happened to be a red dodge challenger. Bluetooth phone and xm radio, which was great for me since I had to drive 2 hours to my destination. The car is fast and fun to drive but there is zero blind spot visibility. Playing with the side view mirrors really helps alleviate this problem.
Last edited by Philip Yang; Feb 24, 2015 at 9:19 am
Feb 27, 2015, 9:39 pm
#229
Join Date: May 2012
Location: STL
Posts: 130
Disappointing selection at MSP this afternoon. A couple Toyota Siennas, one 2015 Ford F-150, one Chevy Silverado, one Dodge Ram, and Camrys sprinkled in between we're the only selections accross EA and ES.
Asked for an SUV, but manager wouldn't budge. Ended up taking an Infiniti QX60 with 130 miles for $15 extra a day that they pulled from Alamo. Decent car, but would prefer a GC or even an Enclave, as both are better optioned in National's fleet IMO.
Asked for an SUV, but manager wouldn't budge. Ended up taking an Infiniti QX60 with 130 miles for $15 extra a day that they pulled from Alamo. Decent car, but would prefer a GC or even an Enclave, as both are better optioned in National's fleet IMO.
Feb 28, 2015, 1:03 pm
#230
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 111
Picked up this past Thursday the 26th. EA was fully stocked. I even asked the attendant if the cars in ES were up for grabs and she said sure.
Camaro, Fusions, Explorer, a Yukon, and several other random selections. I was helping a friend with her first rental she was a little overwhelmed! She ended up choosing a '14 Ram Big Horn with the Hemi and 4x4. She prefers trucks so it was a great pickup. $16.50/day for 4 days with a $25 off coupon. Pretty much a steal.
Camaro, Fusions, Explorer, a Yukon, and several other random selections. I was helping a friend with her first rental she was a little overwhelmed! She ended up choosing a '14 Ram Big Horn with the Hemi and 4x4. She prefers trucks so it was a great pickup. $16.50/day for 4 days with a $25 off coupon. Pretty much a steal.
Aug 10, 2015, 8:41 am
#232
Join Date: May 2012
Location: STL
Posts: 130
Quick update from MSP.
Picked up from Terminal 1 on 8/7 around 9am. ES and EA virtually the same. One Camry, the rest mainly small SUVs/CUVs of all variety. There was one Avalon with PA plates, with the doors locked and also a 300C with a VIP sign on it that said 'Welcome Mr. and Mrs. XXX'. I wanted a car, but I didn't feel like having a worthless conversation with the grumpy greeter that is still there! Settled for a Cherokee Limited with 3k miles that reeked of smoke and did not have a full gas tank, as everything else was low trim... I told the both agent about the smoke and the low gas and he said he noted both. Upon return, the check-in agent said the booth agent did not make a note about the gas, but he said he would 'help me out' (this is the 2nd time in a row with the gas situation...)
I actually returned the car to Terminal 2. A little bit better variety on their aisles, but overall pretty bland. Standouts in PS included a black Audi A7(first time seeing one of these in the fleet) a MKC and a MKS.
Overall, pretty disappointed with the selection and customer service... but I digress.
Picked up from Terminal 1 on 8/7 around 9am. ES and EA virtually the same. One Camry, the rest mainly small SUVs/CUVs of all variety. There was one Avalon with PA plates, with the doors locked and also a 300C with a VIP sign on it that said 'Welcome Mr. and Mrs. XXX'. I wanted a car, but I didn't feel like having a worthless conversation with the grumpy greeter that is still there! Settled for a Cherokee Limited with 3k miles that reeked of smoke and did not have a full gas tank, as everything else was low trim... I told the both agent about the smoke and the low gas and he said he noted both. Upon return, the check-in agent said the booth agent did not make a note about the gas, but he said he would 'help me out' (this is the 2nd time in a row with the gas situation...)
I actually returned the car to Terminal 2. A little bit better variety on their aisles, but overall pretty bland. Standouts in PS included a black Audi A7(first time seeing one of these in the fleet) a MKC and a MKS.
Overall, pretty disappointed with the selection and customer service... but I digress.
Aug 10, 2015, 4:06 pm
#233
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: YYJ
Programs: AC SE*MM, Bonvoy LT Plat, HH Gold, National EE, Sixt Plat, Hz 5*
Posts: 2,438
A7 is sweet. PS would be good if they had cars like that on it, and still let us reserve LCARs at most locations. unfortunately the inability to reserve LCARs means I go to Sixt if there is a sixt wherever i'm renting.
Nov 4, 2015, 7:07 pm
#236
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: UA Plat, National Exec Elite
Posts: 664
Arrived Tuesday at noon (T1):
PS had a BMW 740Li for $75, a MKC for $50 and VIP had a few more MKC's and a Q50
ES had a pretty good selection: Santa Fe, Edge, Challenger, Fusion Titanium, Cherokee, Patriot, Terrain, Equinox, RAV4, Escape, Enclave, 300, Sorento
EA had a bunch of minivans and a V60 Cross Country that was probably parked there by mistake
First time in MSP and the PS selections were amazing. Saw the A7 when i returned.
PS had a BMW 740Li for $75, a MKC for $50 and VIP had a few more MKC's and a Q50
ES had a pretty good selection: Santa Fe, Edge, Challenger, Fusion Titanium, Cherokee, Patriot, Terrain, Equinox, RAV4, Escape, Enclave, 300, Sorento
EA had a bunch of minivans and a V60 Cross Country that was probably parked there by mistake
First time in MSP and the PS selections were amazing. Saw the A7 when i returned.
Nov 10, 2015, 8:17 am
#237
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 102
Arrived last Thursday 11/5 around 2:45 p.m. Was hoping for a larger SUV or pickup. Wish I could tell you what else was on the aisle, but I walked out the door and straight across the drive to a brand new Toyota Sequoia. Fully loaded including nav, 266 miles. For $19/day...
Jan 1, 2016, 4:50 pm
#239
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SFO/DTW
Programs: DL PM 0.5MM, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat, Marriott Gold, Avis PC, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,988
1/1 @ 5PM
Booked fullsized SUV.
Did not get to see the aisle since I was in a bit of a rush.
Upgrades - Maserati/6-series
Offered Tahoe/Sequoia/Yukon Denali. Took the Yukon (fully loaded)
Booked fullsized SUV.
Did not get to see the aisle since I was in a bit of a rush.
Upgrades - Maserati/6-series
Offered Tahoe/Sequoia/Yukon Denali. Took the Yukon (fully loaded)
Feb 23, 2016, 4:07 pm
#240
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sarasota, FL (SRQ)
Programs: WN A-List, AA EXP, Hyatt Top Tier (definitely NOT a Globalist), National Exec Elite
Posts: 491
Terminal 2 (Humphrey) @ 12:30 2/23/16. No cars of any sort on the aisles, and a line of annoyed customers. I was last in the line. Management was assuring everyone that cars were coming from the other terminal.
What came around were various high end cars that I never see on the ES. Couple Cadillac CTS, then a Yukon and a big Infiniti SUV. I got to be the only one waiting, and a manager turns the corner in a 2015 BMW 740iL xDrive and tosses me the the keys (WXAR).
It is so choice, far and away the best car I ever got from National.
I'm EE, but I honestly don't think that even played into it. They were doling out the only cars that they had.
What came around were various high end cars that I never see on the ES. Couple Cadillac CTS, then a Yukon and a big Infiniti SUV. I got to be the only one waiting, and a manager turns the corner in a 2015 BMW 740iL xDrive and tosses me the the keys (WXAR).
It is so choice, far and away the best car I ever got from National.
I'm EE, but I honestly don't think that even played into it. They were doling out the only cars that they had.