I just found this thread because I was offered "Manager's Special" for a few dollars less per day than a compact and I wanted to see what others experienced recently. My last experience was at Logan Airport in Boston over a year ago and I was given a large van. I took it and didn't think about it because I figured that was the risk in taking the "special." In retrospect, I'm sure the extra fuel I used cost more than the savings I had in the rate. Also, I don't think I will use the "Manager's Special" again since I use the primary insurance my credit card provides. Unfortunately, certain vehicle types are expressly excluded by this insurance such as vans, trucks, SUVs, and luxury cars. Thankfully, I didn't have any problems when I returned the van but I was surprised to find out that it was an excluded vehicle type after the rental was concluded.