Update bump!

The rental car gods must have been smiling on me today! As noted, this is a booth location, so no EA, ES, Exec Elite aisles. As a result, reserved an FCAR since I was driving onward to Poughkeepsie and spending a week in that area.

Arrived today (Thursday) around 12:00/12:30 and took the long walk to the National booth tucked away behind Avis, Budget and Hertz. Of course, Enterprise and Alamo were back there too.

Walked up to the booth and gave name. They had a 2013 black Chrysler 300c waiting. Already a one-class upgrade. Sweet. I also asked what else was available, as the garage was rather thinly stocked between the Nat/Ent/Ala and I wasn't sure I wanted a gas guzzling 300.

Offered alt options of an Altima or a CX-5.

Altima wasn't appealing, even though it is an FCAR (I believe) and I wanted a trunk. So stuck with the 300c anyways. Did a walk around, noticed some scratches that were questionable so asked the station attendant to double check. Mind you, it is dark in the garage and this is a black car. She did however, notice part of the rear trim along the trunk was detaching from the car and henceforth deemed the car unrentable. So much for the 300c!

But kudos to the highest to the station attendant (I think she may have been the MOD).

As a result of the hassles, I was then offered a black 2014 Cadillac ATS! ~5000 miles. VA plates.

No sat, but can't complain too much. The thruway was an easy drive, and much appreciation for the double upgrade!