Cars at CVG
Apr 17, 2009, 9:03 am
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Cars at CVG
This seems to be one of the few aisles we don't have any observations. I have a rental coming up next week and am curious if anyone has any inventory information.
Apr 17, 2009, 11:12 am
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Oops - I knew I forgot to post something 
CVG is my "home" airport and I will occasionally rent when I don't want to leave my personal car at the airport since I refuse to use cabs locally (several bad experiences) and car service is rather expensive.
Its been a while (last Sept was the last time), so my information isn't recent but I will attempt to give some indication.
The shuttle driver told me that mid-week, this location is often sold out so if you arrive late on a weeknight, you're likely to get some really great upgrades in ES.
They do usually try to put "upgraded" cars in ES - in the last year or so I've gotten a Cadillac DTS, 2 Volvo S60s, last time in Sept was a Nissan Altima (brand new). I've also seen Impala SS and loaded Malibus in ES.
EA is more "generic", base Impalas, Malibus, Mitsubishi Galant.
I'm picking a car up from this location on Wed and will post my observations.
CVG is my "home" airport and I will occasionally rent when I don't want to leave my personal car at the airport since I refuse to use cabs locally (several bad experiences) and car service is rather expensive.
Its been a while (last Sept was the last time), so my information isn't recent but I will attempt to give some indication.
The shuttle driver told me that mid-week, this location is often sold out so if you arrive late on a weeknight, you're likely to get some really great upgrades in ES.
They do usually try to put "upgraded" cars in ES - in the last year or so I've gotten a Cadillac DTS, 2 Volvo S60s, last time in Sept was a Nissan Altima (brand new). I've also seen Impala SS and loaded Malibus in ES.
EA is more "generic", base Impalas, Malibus, Mitsubishi Galant.
I'm picking a car up from this location on Wed and will post my observations.
Apr 22, 2009, 7:16 pm
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Ok - picked up tonight:
Very little difference between EA & ES tonight:
Basic Camrys, Malibus, Kia Amatis - ES had a Chevy Equinox & Toyota Avalon that I took.
This was 6PM - who knows what would happen later since the entire lot was very bare.
Very little difference between EA & ES tonight:
Basic Camrys, Malibus, Kia Amatis - ES had a Chevy Equinox & Toyota Avalon that I took.
This was 6PM - who knows what would happen later since the entire lot was very bare.
Apr 22, 2009, 8:53 pm
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Apr 27, 2009, 7:15 pm
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My experience this weekend was less than thrilling as well. ES consisted of 2 Altimas and a Mazda M6 (my pick) and a few minivans. EA had another Altima and unremarkable filler.
On a non-inventory note, gas stations are not found near the rental lots with the exception of one ripoff place (35 cents over market) hidden down the street.
On a non-inventory note, gas stations are not found near the rental lots with the exception of one ripoff place (35 cents over market) hidden down the street.
Jun 24, 2009, 4:42 pm
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Picked up tonight around 530 PM - entire lot was really bare - there was a car carrier delivering Subaru Imprezzas - over by the office in the "special" area was 3-4 Town Cars - Hummer H2 - Volvo C30 - EA was unremarkable and forgettable - ES was 4 Camrys, 2 Altimas, 1 Malibu (that I took with 820 miles on it).
Oct 4, 2010, 9:50 am
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Just returned this morning after a Sat morning pickup:
EA: Rows lined 3 cars deep of Malibus, HHR's; and a couple Kias, Chargers, Impalas. One Ford Fusion.
ES: Packed with Impalas, a couple Chargers, and one Chrysler 300 (buried 3 cars deep)
Since I was redeeming some 1-2-Free days and the max limit is a FCAR, I grabbed a Malibu.
EA: Rows lined 3 cars deep of Malibus, HHR's; and a couple Kias, Chargers, Impalas. One Ford Fusion.
ES: Packed with Impalas, a couple Chargers, and one Chrysler 300 (buried 3 cars deep)
Since I was redeeming some 1-2-Free days and the max limit is a FCAR, I grabbed a Malibu.
Jul 18, 2011, 9:20 pm
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Came in today. ES had a Jeep Liberty 4x4, Buick Lacrosse, Grand Marq, I took a Cadillac STS with Nav. Pretty sweet. They were overloaded with EA and ES reservations, slim inventory. But were replenishing. EA had some HHR's and other stuff, I didn't pay much attention.
Oct 1, 2012, 2:32 pm
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Visited recently. EA/ES were both pretty barren... a couple mid-size SUV's and a lot of Dodge sedans. I'll be renting again for a week in November and will update on selection.
Oct 1, 2012, 9:31 pm
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Nov 23, 2012, 7:08 pm
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There were 2 Camaro convertibles in the ES about 6 weeks ago (wet and cold weekend). Being crazy, I took one with ~400miles on the ODO. The battery was dead (did not charge) and the display brightness was stuck at maximum (very annoying at night), so I had to return the car. The replacement was the far sportier Avalon.
A week later the ES/EA was filled with Impalas and not much else. I paid extra to get a CTS, which had no XM/Sirius (despite the fact that it was < 3 months old and came with a "standard" 3 month subscription).
A week later the ES/EA was filled with Impalas and not much else. I paid extra to get a CTS, which had no XM/Sirius (despite the fact that it was < 3 months old and came with a "standard" 3 month subscription).
Dec 13, 2012, 2:46 pm
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Just picked up a car for a week from CVG today.
I reserved a premium because I'm always disappointed by this locations EA/ES choices. The EA was absolutely pitiful, I think the nicest option they had was an older malibu. The ES wasn't much better, with a newer looking Dodge Charger as easily the best option.
CVG's premium cars are parked in front of the office. Today they had a choice of 4 brand new 300's or a Maxima. I've driven Maximas many times and never a 300, so I went with a black 2013 300 with 650 miles on it. It's very nice, drives well, and got 31 mpg on the drive back from the airport. I didn't see a CTS or any other luxury vehicles on their lot.
I reserved a premium because I'm always disappointed by this locations EA/ES choices. The EA was absolutely pitiful, I think the nicest option they had was an older malibu. The ES wasn't much better, with a newer looking Dodge Charger as easily the best option.
CVG's premium cars are parked in front of the office. Today they had a choice of 4 brand new 300's or a Maxima. I've driven Maximas many times and never a 300, so I went with a black 2013 300 with 650 miles on it. It's very nice, drives well, and got 31 mpg on the drive back from the airport. I didn't see a CTS or any other luxury vehicles on their lot.