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Apr 16, 2007, 3:45 pm
#151
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chicago
Programs: Cards with lots of logos on them
Posts: 591
Status: President's Club
Location: CLT
Reserved: Full Size
Received: Toyota Avalon (Premium)
-They orginally had me in a Grand Marquis and offered to switch me into either a Town Car, Lucerne, or Avalon. Since I had not driven the Avalon yet, I took that one. Minus the "Maintence Required" light on I really like the car.
-The manager said they were tapped out of Caddy's that night. Which from a glance around the lot, looked abour right. I did find out that one reason, at least his location, was out of Caddy's was Avis was not buying as many anymore because of cost. He stated that GM raised the price on Avis by about 25%. This makes sense why it seems harder and harder to get the infamous DTS.
Location: CLT
Reserved: Full Size
Received: Toyota Avalon (Premium)
-They orginally had me in a Grand Marquis and offered to switch me into either a Town Car, Lucerne, or Avalon. Since I had not driven the Avalon yet, I took that one. Minus the "Maintence Required" light on I really like the car.
-The manager said they were tapped out of Caddy's that night. Which from a glance around the lot, looked abour right. I did find out that one reason, at least his location, was out of Caddy's was Avis was not buying as many anymore because of cost. He stated that GM raised the price on Avis by about 25%. This makes sense why it seems harder and harder to get the infamous DTS.
Apr 16, 2007, 3:47 pm
#152
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chicago
Programs: Cards with lots of logos on them
Posts: 591
[/QUOTE]Lets say your midsize rate is 33 a day. If you offered 7 dollars a day for a DTS, youll probably get it. It helps to know that for each dollar per day upgrade they get, their comission increases. So when you make a small token gesture, even as small as 2 or 3 bucks for the next class up, often you get more than you expect.
So there are benefits to getting raped by booking last second. And if your rate is "full size, 45-55 a day", in my opinion the location is swimming in upgradeable Luxury cars, you should be getting one. But then again, I am a maverick
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I agree. My company only allows us to rent intermidiates but I always opt for a full size because the price difference per day is usually only about $1-3.
So there are benefits to getting raped by booking last second. And if your rate is "full size, 45-55 a day", in my opinion the location is swimming in upgradeable Luxury cars, you should be getting one. But then again, I am a maverick
[/QUOTE]I agree. My company only allows us to rent intermidiates but I always opt for a full size because the price difference per day is usually only about $1-3.
Apr 19, 2007, 12:23 pm
#153
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: About 45 miles NW of MCO
Programs: Acapulco - Gold, Panama - Red, Timothy Leary 8 Mile High Club
Posts: 29,246
Status: Preferred Select
Location: ANB
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Chevy HHR
I don't know what category the HHR is, but I was offered a Stratus, the HHR and a 3rd choice I didn't hear. I'd been curious about the HHR. This one has 15K and like most of the cars at my local station, multitudes of previous renters must have fumbled with a cigarette while sloshing their coffee around. There's ash in/on everything and the light grey upholstery has taken it in the shorts.
I kind of like the HHR but the interior appointments are spartan yet confusing. It rides nicely and quietly. It's a little dark inside but that's offset by all the interior lights that I can't figure how to turn off. It compares favorably to the PT Cruiser which I do not like one bit.
BTW, I looked over the lady's shoulder as she was setting me up. The screen clearly shows me as an Avis First and Upgrade is also on the page. There would be no excuse for ignorance.
Location: ANB
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Chevy HHR
I don't know what category the HHR is, but I was offered a Stratus, the HHR and a 3rd choice I didn't hear. I'd been curious about the HHR. This one has 15K and like most of the cars at my local station, multitudes of previous renters must have fumbled with a cigarette while sloshing their coffee around. There's ash in/on everything and the light grey upholstery has taken it in the shorts.
I kind of like the HHR but the interior appointments are spartan yet confusing. It rides nicely and quietly. It's a little dark inside but that's offset by all the interior lights that I can't figure how to turn off. It compares favorably to the PT Cruiser which I do not like one bit.
BTW, I looked over the lady's shoulder as she was setting me up. The screen clearly shows me as an Avis First and Upgrade is also on the page. There would be no excuse for ignorance.
Apr 19, 2007, 1:38 pm
#154
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,032
The HHR is an intermediate. I'm hoping Avis doesn't get any more of them. The blind spots seem to be larger than in most vehicles and it's a wagon which leaves all your valuables in plain sight.
Apr 19, 2007, 1:44 pm
#155
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: QLA
Programs: SBUX Gold
Posts: 14,507
Status: CHM
Location: SNA
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Toyota Avalon Touring (Premium)
--Originally got a Town Car (apparently, they're phasing out the DTS)... so I switched it out for a brand new charcoal gray Avalon sitting right next to the booth, just to try it out. Much more responsive ride... quite enjoyed it.
Status: CHM
Location: SAN
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Toyota Avalon XLS (Premium)
--Was given the Avalon automatically. Hard to use GPS (non-touchscreen), but just read on the website that it's voice activated.
Location: SNA
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Toyota Avalon Touring (Premium)
--Originally got a Town Car (apparently, they're phasing out the DTS)... so I switched it out for a brand new charcoal gray Avalon sitting right next to the booth, just to try it out. Much more responsive ride... quite enjoyed it.
Status: CHM
Location: SAN
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Toyota Avalon XLS (Premium)
--Was given the Avalon automatically. Hard to use GPS (non-touchscreen), but just read on the website that it's voice activated.
Apr 19, 2007, 2:34 pm
#156
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: About 45 miles NW of MCO
Programs: Acapulco - Gold, Panama - Red, Timothy Leary 8 Mile High Club
Posts: 29,246
I had a feeling it wasn't an upgrade based on how full the lot was.
Apr 27, 2007, 10:38 pm
#157
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: About 45 miles NW of MCO
Programs: Acapulco - Gold, Panama - Red, Timothy Leary 8 Mile High Club
Posts: 29,246
Status: Avis First
Location: ANB
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Dodge Grand Caravan
Just happy to get a vehicle within 20 miles of 'dega on a race weekend.
I asked the manager why Avis.com honored my reservation when he was out of cars and he said it ignores what time they're due back. I got someone elses van today.
Location: ANB
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Dodge Grand Caravan
Just happy to get a vehicle within 20 miles of 'dega on a race weekend.
I asked the manager why Avis.com honored my reservation when he was out of cars and he said it ignores what time they're due back. I got someone elses van today.
Apr 28, 2007, 4:32 am
#158
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,229
Status: Preffered
Location: BNE
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Holdon Comodore Navigation (Fullsize)
Status: Preffered
Location: BNE
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Holdon Comodore Navigation (Fullsize)
Status: Preffered
Location: BNE
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Toyota Camry (Premium)
Status: Preffered
Location: BNE
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Toyota Aurion (Premium)
Status: Preffered
Location: BNE
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Toyota Aurion (Premium) brand new
Status: Preffered
Location: BNE
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Holdon Statesman (Luxury)
Status: Avis First
Location: HAM
Reserved: Compact
Received: Mercedes E 200 (Premium)
Status: Avis First
Location: HAM
Reserved: Compact
Received: Mercedes C220 CDI (Premium) brand new
Location: BNE
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Holdon Comodore Navigation (Fullsize)
Status: Preffered
Location: BNE
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Holdon Comodore Navigation (Fullsize)
Status: Preffered
Location: BNE
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Toyota Camry (Premium)
Status: Preffered
Location: BNE
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Toyota Aurion (Premium)
Status: Preffered
Location: BNE
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Toyota Aurion (Premium) brand new
Status: Preffered
Location: BNE
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Holdon Statesman (Luxury)
Status: Avis First
Location: HAM
Reserved: Compact
Received: Mercedes E 200 (Premium)
Status: Avis First
Location: HAM
Reserved: Compact
Received: Mercedes C220 CDI (Premium) brand new
Apr 30, 2007, 8:17 am
#159
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: YUL
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium / Amex Aeroplan Reserve / Aeroplan 50k
Posts: 136
Status: Avis First
Location: YUL
Reserved: Full Size
Received: Lincoln Navigator (L)
Mileage: 6800 kms
Location: YUL
Reserved: Full Size
Received: Lincoln Navigator (L)
Mileage: 6800 kms
Apr 30, 2007, 10:16 am
#160
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chicago
Programs: Cards with lots of logos on them
Posts: 591
Apr 30, 2007, 10:53 am
#161
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: FRA
Programs: LH SEN, Marriott Ambassador, Sixt Diamond, National EE, HH Diamond, Hertz PC and a lot more
Posts: 65
Apr 30, 2007, 11:46 am
#162
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: YUL
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium / Amex Aeroplan Reserve / Aeroplan 50k
Posts: 136
FULLY Equipped!
Navigation, Voice Command, THX Sound, DVD, Satellite Radio, heated/cooled seats.... Don't know if they all have this, but when you open the door, the running boards come out, power hatch, power folding rear row seats, Tri-zone climate control, etc. etc.......
It was a real treat (except at the fuel pump!!!!
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Navigation, Voice Command, THX Sound, DVD, Satellite Radio, heated/cooled seats.... Don't know if they all have this, but when you open the door, the running boards come out, power hatch, power folding rear row seats, Tri-zone climate control, etc. etc.......
It was a real treat (except at the fuel pump!!!!
)
May 2, 2007, 9:42 pm
#163
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chicago
Programs: Cards with lots of logos on them
Posts: 591
Status: President's Club
Location: CLT
Reserved: Full Size
Received: Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited
Location: CLT
Reserved: Full Size
Received: Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited
May 8, 2007, 3:43 pm
#164
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: QLA
Programs: SBUX Gold
Posts: 14,507
Status: CHM
Location: MCI
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Chrysler Crossfire Convertible
Mileage: 7 mi
Man, was that fun. I have to say, MCI is quite possibly the best location I've been to. The Line Manager met me and walked me to my car (a DTS). I wanted something different, so we walked the lot a bit and she offered me ANYTHING I wanted, even the H3. I settled on the Crossfire, and boy was I happy. Great ride, handled terrifically. They need more Crossfires at the other stations.
Location: MCI
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Chrysler Crossfire Convertible
Mileage: 7 mi
Man, was that fun. I have to say, MCI is quite possibly the best location I've been to. The Line Manager met me and walked me to my car (a DTS). I wanted something different, so we walked the lot a bit and she offered me ANYTHING I wanted, even the H3. I settled on the Crossfire, and boy was I happy. Great ride, handled terrifically. They need more Crossfires at the other stations.
May 8, 2007, 6:07 pm
#165
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chicago
Programs: Cards with lots of logos on them
Posts: 591
Status: CHM
Location: MCI
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Chrysler Crossfire Convertible
Mileage: 7 mi
Man, was that fun. I have to say, MCI is quite possibly the best location I've been to. The Line Manager met me and walked me to my car (a DTS). I wanted something different, so we walked the lot a bit and she offered me ANYTHING I wanted, even the H3. I settled on the Crossfire, and boy was I happy. Great ride, handled terrifically. They need more Crossfires at the other stations.
Location: MCI
Reserved: Intermediate
Received: Chrysler Crossfire Convertible
Mileage: 7 mi
Man, was that fun. I have to say, MCI is quite possibly the best location I've been to. The Line Manager met me and walked me to my car (a DTS). I wanted something different, so we walked the lot a bit and she offered me ANYTHING I wanted, even the H3. I settled on the Crossfire, and boy was I happy. Great ride, handled terrifically. They need more Crossfires at the other stations.