Originally Posted by
scootle
I recently rented out of MCO, but since I arrived early AM on a redeye, the Avis stalls were 100% empty. First car to roll out of the car wash that morning for me was a Subaru Legacy 2.5i "Limited" (automatic transmission, Harmon Kardon stereo, etc.).
Requested rental class was Full Size (Group E), receipt shows that the Subaru Legacy is a Standard (Group D). The rental lady seemed confused that I'd settle for a "lower class" car, but the Subie was nicer than the usual American cars, imho. My receipt shows my billing rate was actually at the Group C rate... go figure! The lady must have cut me some slack.
Not sure I'd buy one myself, but it was a decent car to drive for a couple weeks. I didn't know that Avis kept Subarus in the stable... but there we are.
I had an Outback from CLE a few months ago that had ~3000 miles, and I thought it was an underachiever... The exhaust sounded 'tinny' and the car smelled like my own Outback when an oil seal was leaking at 105k miles. The pick-up was poor, also, but I'm glad you liked the high-end Legacy. I'll add it to the "D" list.
Also, about the billing: If I've been "downgraded", they've always charged me for a class lower than I was given, no matter what I booked. I'm not sure if it's written policy, just something the agents always do or what (maybe ezmonee can clarify).