Just did LHR again... reserved a compact, and got a compact (CDMR Class). They had C230 Kompressor coupes and several Mitsubishi Pajero 4x4's. I got a Honda Civic.... but I have to also note that the Civic's there were all automatic, spankin'-new, with moonroofs and leather interior!

That marks my 5th in a row where I didn't get a single upgrade. I often found lower prices thru Sixt's promotions. The car I got was only £35 for one day. If I used my Platinum rates, £33.70 a day, but let's not forget the Service Fee which is £20 a day, bringing the total to £53.70. I suspect I would get better rates by looking for promotions offered on sixt.co.uk

I plan to go to Germany over Thanksgiving and I have reserved a BMW 525i/530d - what are the chances I would get an upgrade to maybe.. let's say.. 730d? Through Europcar, anybody could get a rate of 150,€ in FRA. I have rented Audi A8, BMW 730d, Benz S350, and VW Phaeton from Europcar. Sixt does not advertise these cars on their website if you do not log in with your Sixt Platinum card. Once I logged in, the prices were significantly higher than 150,€.

Doe anybody know what cars (XXAR or XDAR) are offered thru Sixt? Europcar apparently doesn't do Phaeton TDI or A8 TDI anymore and most cars there are no longer diesel. I really want to get the A8 V-10 TDI again or even a BMW 740d.