2018: "What Car/Upgrade Will I get at Avis" Master Thread
Feb 20, 2018, 10:30 pm
#32
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,704
Don't know about Salt Lake City specifically but in Avis language, "Standard Elite SUV" simply means a 7-passenger SUV. I found that out the hard way when I was expecting a high-trim Explorer or Traverse and got a barebones Pathfinder.
Feb 21, 2018, 2:50 pm
#33
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 880
I got an explorer in XLT trim which was better equipped then the limited trims are usually with avis . 4wd as well
Feb 22, 2018, 4:49 pm
#35
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SFO/DTW
Programs: DL PM 0.5MM, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat, Marriott Gold, Avis PC, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,988
SLC is AWD SUV city. Rented there for 4 months straight and could never get into a sedan .
Feb 22, 2018, 4:51 pm
#36
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SFO/DTW
Programs: DL PM 0.5MM, Hyatt Globalist, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat, Marriott Gold, Avis PC, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,988
Wrong company, you're thinking of National and their Emerald and Executive Aisles, which can be hit or miss that's for sure. One time I rented the Emerald, with access to Exec aisle due to my status, and the dudes in front of me literally jumped in the car I made a bee line for, a black Camaro SS. I asked for another, and they brought me an RS - not quite the same for a guy all alone at LAX. Luckily after chatting with the attendant, he was able to get me in a Q50S with the turbo 6, so I was happy.
I have reserved a "Signature Series" BMW 328 or similar at BOS next week, as PP I am hoping to get in a 5 series but never rented at BOS before, so have no idea what to expect.
I have reserved a "Signature Series" BMW 328 or similar at BOS next week, as PP I am hoping to get in a 5 series but never rented at BOS before, so have no idea what to expect.
Feb 22, 2018, 7:58 pm
#37
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 880
It is below but it was better equipped. Had leather seats, sync 3, and BLIS . Every limited trim I've seen in rental lots the only differences is the Sony audio system and auto folding mirrors. Hardly worth it IMHO.
Mar 2, 2018, 10:13 pm
#40
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 4
- Preferred
- Luxury - 300 LTD or similar. Similar models include: Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKX, Lincoln MKZ, Infiniti Q50, Volvo V60, Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XT5, Lincoln MKS, Hyundai Genesis, Cadillac CTS, Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and Lincoln MKC.
- SAV
- Weekly rental, picking up on a Monday afternoon
Mar 5, 2018, 8:31 am
#41
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: London
Programs: DL FO, BA Bronze, Avis Preferred
Posts: 851
President's Club
Booked Full Size
PDX
One week rental end of March.
What should I expect? I'm hoping for an XC60 or an Audi with my "two class upgrade". I suppose that's pretty unlikely?
Booked Full Size
PDX
One week rental end of March.
What should I expect? I'm hoping for an XC60 or an Audi with my "two class upgrade". I suppose that's pretty unlikely?
Mar 6, 2018, 6:32 am
#42
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,032
1. XC60s are few and far between at large Avis lots. And they're all the old body style, so I avoid them like the plague. They're so bare bones that I'd much rather have a Fusion over them. If you can find/snag an XC90, they're the real gem of the Avis fleet and I've never been told no to one. Most agents don't realize how nice they are compared to most other things on their lot.
2. I've only seen Audis in Canada, so I'd doubt you'll find one in PDX. And there, they're extra basic A4s or Q3s. Again, after having one of these, I'd never take it again.
Mar 8, 2018, 6:33 am
#43
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 4
- Preferred
- Luxury - 300 LTD or similar. Similar models include: Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKX, Lincoln MKZ, Infiniti Q50, Volvo V60, Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XT5, Lincoln MKS, Hyundai Genesis, Cadillac CTS, Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and Lincoln MKC.
- SAV
- Weekly rental, picking up on a Monday afternoon
Mar 8, 2018, 9:21 am
#44
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 880
The MKZ . Smaller car so better gas mileage ( also an inline 4 vs the 300 V6) and I am not one to call a crysler a luxury car. More like a premium car. If it's a 300c I. Might take it over a base or mid level mkz