Originally Posted by
3Cforme
If you don't need seating for seven (and seven people + luggage won't fit into a 7-passenger Explorer) reserve the 5-seat model. If you see something better on the lot, your readiness to pay an added $150/week is powerful negotiating leverage.
The upgrade you want is the 24V (yes, 24) V-8 engine with 6-speed auto in place of the asthmatic V-6 and 5-speed. Look for the V-8 badge on the tailgate. Difference in fuel consumption is entirely minor.
Very true!
I had the V8 model out of Kelowna when I reserved a Jeep Cherokee! I was very happy to have the leather heated seats, Sirius, Sat Nav, Snow Tyres and the V8. Fuel consumption doesn't concern me really!.
I'll see what Hertz give me, and if it's not the V8 I'll wander around, find one and go back to the desk.
I have just moved into President's Circle so that helps as well, and happy to pay extra to get the V8/Limited edition, so some Hertz employee will earn a nice bonus from an easy "upsell"