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Nov 16, 2012, 8:51 am
#1516
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: CHA/TYS
Programs: The Mac Daddy of Heimlich County (and low-ball status)
Posts: 2,868
LAS
First
Reserved: Full
Received: Impala
Exchanged: Ford Explorer Limited
Tried negotiating a premium, was told only crown vic available. Wouldn't budge on luxury, but was throwing out SUV offers left and right. Friday evening on holiday weekend so I imagine most in the lot were booked. Finally took the Explorer. ~7k and Sirius/XM still worked. We had 4 pax, so the extra room was nice. Tipped him a $5 for his work. He looked for a good 4-6 minutes
First
Reserved: Full
Received: Impala
Exchanged: Ford Explorer Limited
Tried negotiating a premium, was told only crown vic available. Wouldn't budge on luxury, but was throwing out SUV offers left and right. Friday evening on holiday weekend so I imagine most in the lot were booked. Finally took the Explorer. ~7k and Sirius/XM still worked. We had 4 pax, so the extra room was nice. Tipped him a $5 for his work. He looked for a good 4-6 minutes
Nov 16, 2012, 9:10 am
#1517
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,033
LAS
First
Reserved: Full
Received: Impala
Exchanged: Ford Explorer Limited
Tried negotiating a premium, was told only crown vic available. Wouldn't budge on luxury, but was throwing out SUV offers left and right. Friday evening on holiday weekend so I imagine most in the lot were booked. Finally took the Explorer. ~7k and Sirius/XM still worked. We had 4 pax, so the extra room was nice. Tipped him a $5 for his work. He looked for a good 4-6 minutes
First
Reserved: Full
Received: Impala
Exchanged: Ford Explorer Limited
Tried negotiating a premium, was told only crown vic available. Wouldn't budge on luxury, but was throwing out SUV offers left and right. Friday evening on holiday weekend so I imagine most in the lot were booked. Finally took the Explorer. ~7k and Sirius/XM still worked. We had 4 pax, so the extra room was nice. Tipped him a $5 for his work. He looked for a good 4-6 minutes
Nov 16, 2012, 2:46 pm
#1518
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,033
However, I like the '12 because:
-It's nice to have all the options available without going through multiple screens (radio, heated/cooled seats, etc) when driving.
-It's much easier to change the temp/volume/etc while driving without taking your eyes off the road. Ford has had a lot of complaints about this.
So to answer your question: If I had to pick one, I'd go with the '13 for looks but don't think it's a home run vs the '12.
Nov 16, 2012, 5:16 pm
#1519
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
Hmmm, tough question. I like the '13 because it's much cleaner. The volume & fan speeds are touchy to get used to (my wife still can't make them work for her). The buttons on the '12 also look like they are from the 2006 Ford Fusion... Oh, wait, they are! The steering wheel buttons are also much better looking than the '06 Fusion buttons. Nothing against the first generation Fusion (I LOVE the car if I need a mid-size sedan) but the Lincoln shouldn't have the same buttons/setup.
However, I like the '12 because:
-It's nice to have all the options available without going through multiple screens (radio, heated/cooled seats, etc) when driving.
-It's much easier to change the temp/volume/etc while driving without taking your eyes off the road. Ford has had a lot of complaints about this.
So to answer your question: If I had to pick one, I'd go with the '13 for looks but don't think it's a home run vs the '12.
However, I like the '12 because:
-It's nice to have all the options available without going through multiple screens (radio, heated/cooled seats, etc) when driving.
-It's much easier to change the temp/volume/etc while driving without taking your eyes off the road. Ford has had a lot of complaints about this.
So to answer your question: If I had to pick one, I'd go with the '13 for looks but don't think it's a home run vs the '12.
Nov 17, 2012, 2:05 pm
#1520
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: DAB
Programs: DL PM UA PSilver Marriott Lifetime Plat, AMEX Platinum, Avis PC, UA MPPPlus
Posts: 961
Location: SFO
Status: President's Club
Reserved: Intermediate (C)
Received: Ford Taurus Limited
Sunroof, Sirius, nice large touchscreen but no Nav.
Status: President's Club
Reserved: Intermediate (C)
Received: Ford Taurus Limited
Sunroof, Sirius, nice large touchscreen but no Nav.
Nov 19, 2012, 7:56 am
#1522
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 110
Location: ORD
Status: Preferred
Reserved: Premium
Received: Nissan Armada
Exchanged: BMW X3 XDrive 28i
Nav included.
Status: Preferred
Reserved: Premium
Received: Nissan Armada
Exchanged: BMW X3 XDrive 28i
Nav included.
Nov 19, 2012, 8:06 am
#1523
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
What's going on, at DCA over the past few weeks, all the cars have > 10K miles.
Location: DCA
Status: CC
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Infiniti M with 25K miles
Exchanged: Nissan Murano with 20K miles
Nothing better on the lot; bunch of well worn Taurus Limiteds and a '13 MKT that had "only" 10K miles but seemed heavily used.
Location: DCA
Status: CC
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Infiniti M with 25K miles
Exchanged: Nissan Murano with 20K miles
Nothing better on the lot; bunch of well worn Taurus Limiteds and a '13 MKT that had "only" 10K miles but seemed heavily used.
Nov 19, 2012, 8:20 am
#1524
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 110
What's going on, at DCA over the past few weeks, all the cars have > 10K miles.
Location: DCA
Status: CC
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Infiniti M with 25K miles
Exchanged: Nissan Murano with 20K miles
Nothing better on the lot; bunch of well worn Taurus Limiteds and a '13 MKT that had "only" 10K miles but seemed heavily used.
Location: DCA
Status: CC
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Infiniti M with 25K miles
Exchanged: Nissan Murano with 20K miles
Nothing better on the lot; bunch of well worn Taurus Limiteds and a '13 MKT that had "only" 10K miles but seemed heavily used.
Nov 19, 2012, 11:15 am
#1525
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
Nov 21, 2012, 6:25 am
#1526
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York suburbs
Posts: 4,210
The same seems to be happening at ORD. I asked the avis person and they said that most newer cars are being diverted to the areas affected by Hurricane Sandy as there are long term rentals held by people affected by the storm. And the insurance is paying for them.
I think that means new car purchases are being delivered to the Northeast instead of other parts of the country as originally planned. As such, the older cars elsewhere are not being replaced as frequently as they otherwise might have been.
I think that means new car purchases are being delivered to the Northeast instead of other parts of the country as originally planned. As such, the older cars elsewhere are not being replaced as frequently as they otherwise might have been.
Nov 21, 2012, 10:50 am
#1527
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ATL/TLV/SDF
Programs: AA EXP, UA LT Ag, Marriott LT Ti, Hyatt Glob, Avis PC, Busted-Knuckles Club Grand Poobah.
Posts: 2,590
ATL Nov 18
First
Res: intermediate
Rec: Old ratty Fusion
Exchanged for Volvo S80 + $30/day at upgrade lot. The Grab n Go cars were all meh and I was too beat to argue about it. I thought the Volvo was a S60 as it was a little dark in the garage but in the light of day it grew up into a S80. 23K miles. Punchy 3.2 inline six makes nice snarly sounds, though the trans felt a little rubbery.
First
Res: intermediate
Rec: Old ratty Fusion
Exchanged for Volvo S80 + $30/day at upgrade lot. The Grab n Go cars were all meh and I was too beat to argue about it. I thought the Volvo was a S60 as it was a little dark in the garage but in the light of day it grew up into a S80. 23K miles. Punchy 3.2 inline six makes nice snarly sounds, though the trans felt a little rubbery.
Nov 22, 2012, 9:32 pm
#1528
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: CO *G, UA 2P, Starwood Gold, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 149
Location: SAN
Status: PC
Reserved: Full
Received: Mustang GT
Not bad for a one way rental to ONT. Car had original LAX stickers so maybe they were happy to send it on its way back home.
Location: MIA
Status: PC
Reserved: Volvo C70
Received: Volvo C70
Had a fun weekend out in Miami and always wanted to try the C70 and got a decent enough rate. I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable and well this car drove. Will definitely make me consider purchasing a Volvo in the future. Was offered anything on the lot at the time which included multiple Infiniti's BMW's and other goodies. I did notice a brand spanking new Cadillac XTS on the lot.
Status: PC
Reserved: Full
Received: Mustang GT
Not bad for a one way rental to ONT. Car had original LAX stickers so maybe they were happy to send it on its way back home.
Location: MIA
Status: PC
Reserved: Volvo C70
Received: Volvo C70
Had a fun weekend out in Miami and always wanted to try the C70 and got a decent enough rate. I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable and well this car drove. Will definitely make me consider purchasing a Volvo in the future. Was offered anything on the lot at the time which included multiple Infiniti's BMW's and other goodies. I did notice a brand spanking new Cadillac XTS on the lot.
Nov 22, 2012, 9:43 pm
#1529
Formerly known as I_Hate_US_Airways
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Just South Of North
Programs: My Loyalty Programs? I now VOTE with my wallet!!!
Posts: 2,568
Location: LAS
Status: CC
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: BWM 528
Status: CC
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: BWM 528
Nov 23, 2012, 2:08 pm
#1530
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 9
Location: ORD
Status: Preferred
Reserved: Class E Full Size
Received: Ford Edge 3.5 AWD Limited, only 80mi and Sirius working
Status: Preferred
Reserved: Class E Full Size
Received: Ford Edge 3.5 AWD Limited, only 80mi and Sirius working