Yeah I love national. Currently have an Audi Q5 for $11 a day and the Manger took off $150 so it came to be only $160 for the month. Yeah it's a base trim with little to no options but I needed a small to medium sized crossover and it's fast, good gas mileage and very comfortable so it's worth it IMHO.
Only time I use Avis at times is when I want something fun and I know I can get it whereas National doesn't have it at the airport locations in the nyc area. Rented a camaro SS and a top trim Buick LaCrosse which was fun /comfortable rides.