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Old Jun 15, 2012, 10:29 am
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The Sebring hasn't been in production for a couple of model years--sounds like they need to update the website. It was replaced by the Chrysler 200 (very similar, slightly updated design and interior).

"Or similar" would most likely be the Dodge Avenger or Ford Focus (more likely) or Toyota Corolla (less likely). I don't think the Kias have made it to Hawaii yet.

Originally Posted by am1108
In the Pacific Northwest the fleet seems to have a mix of Toyotas
Note that Dollar in SEA and PDX is franchised (same owner for both cities), so you'll see a different mix of cars there than at corporate locations (all of the Hawaii locations are corporate). Thrifty in SEA and PDX is corporate. Other notable airports to be aware are franchises:

BOS, BOI, ABQ, MSY: Dollar franchised, Thrifty corporate
SLC: Dollar and Thrifty separately franchised
All locations in South Carolina: Dollar and Thrifty franchised (same owner for both brands across the state)
IND: Dollar and Thrifty franchised (same owner for both brands; owner also operates several other locations in smaller cities across the eastern Midwest and the South--I believe he operates both BNA and MOB as well as a couple of others)
BUF, OKC, ANC, AUS/GRK, : Dollar and Thrifty franchised (same owner for both brands)
OMA, LIT: Dollar and Thrifty franchised (unsure if both brands are under the same ownership)

Pretty much all airports larger than these are corporate while all airports smaller than these are franchised. You can tell by looking up the location on Dollar.com or Thrifty.com. If the published phone number for the location is 866-434-2226 (for Dollar) or 877-283-0898 (for Thrifty), it's a corporate store (those numbers redirect to the central call center--they don't publish local contact info for corporate stores).

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