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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 1:37 pm
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Not an exact answer that you're looking for, but I'll answer what I can..

Originally Posted by gabrielsreign
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1. I don't want a prius, what are the other Hybrids that you have seen at LAX?
2. If they don't have a hybrid, what is the next upgrade level from XC?
3. Do they have Lincoln MKZ hybrids at LAX?
4. Do they have Hybrids that have leather interiors and sunroofs?
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1. I haven't seen many Prius in Avis lots recently. I've seen a good number of the following hybrids at Avis locations recently: Ford C-Max (avoid... seems very basic and many car reviews agree), Ford Fusion (I LOVE this one) and Sonata.

2. If it's specialty, they should have it. If not, "upgrade" will really depend on what you want vs. what they have. If you're set on a hybrid, I'd have a back-up at another agency.

3. Haven't seen ANY MKZ hybrids on rental lots. Lincoln has had good success selling high-end MKZs from a few reports I've read. So it's likely that rental agencies will get lower-end MKZs from the production line (this holds true to the few MKZs I've seen at Avis lots).

4. The 2 C-Maxes I've had have leather/sunroofs (well, I think it's a "moon roof" since it doesn't open). I've had a handful of Fusion Hybrids and they all have leather & sunroofs. It's one of my favorite cars at Avis currently.
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