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Feb 24, 2014, 3:17 pm
#2341
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Alabama
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 190
William P. Hobby Airport
Booked a Luxury car and was assigned a Infinity G37. Walked the lot and saw a bunch of BMW 528i's. Initially they wanted a extra $20 a day for the 528i but talked him down to $15 a day extra for it. Very nice car!
Feb 24, 2014, 3:21 pm
#2342
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Alabama
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 190
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
Booked the BMW 328i but flight was majorly delayed and the car (the only BMW they have) was given away. Instead, they gave me the options of a Camaro, Mustang, or Mustang Convertible. I took the Mustang V6 Premium Convertible and loved it due to the nice weather in February.
Feb 24, 2014, 3:37 pm
#2343
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,033
Ditto. I have had very favorable experiences as a Chairman. Cannot recall any denials off hand with exception of once in Tampa they had me in a G37 and I said I wanted almost anything else. They pushed back because the car received "extra treatment" for me. I reiterated and accepted the BMW 328 since the 528 was too much of an upgrade.
Mar 2, 2014, 7:23 am
#2344
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: WAS-ish
Programs: UA 1K-MM + UC, Marriott Plat, National Exec
Posts: 1,341
Where: ABQ
Status: PC
Booked: Full size, 15 day rental
Requested (by phone to ABQ location): Grand Cherokee 4WD
Assigned: 2013 Grand Cherokee 4WD Limited w/27K miles
No complaints. I suppose I could wish for the improved 2014 model, but I'm completely satisfied with the upgrade -- and the Limited trim is a big plus. I'll report back later with how it works out for this 2-week road trip through Colorado.
Status: PC
Booked: Full size, 15 day rental
Requested (by phone to ABQ location): Grand Cherokee 4WD
Assigned: 2013 Grand Cherokee 4WD Limited w/27K miles
No complaints. I suppose I could wish for the improved 2014 model, but I'm completely satisfied with the upgrade -- and the Limited trim is a big plus. I'll report back later with how it works out for this 2-week road trip through Colorado.
Mar 2, 2014, 12:01 pm
#2345
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Amsterdam, Asia, UK
Programs: IHG RA (Spire), HH Diamond, MR Platinum, SQ Gold, KLM Gold, BAEC Gold
Posts: 5,072
Best ever upgrade, could be a 1-off unlikely to repeat
Booked BA flight AMS-LGW 4 night weekend Fri-Mon hire and added Avis car, group D/E eg Vauxhall Astra when booking my flight.
At LGW I received BMW 1-Series obviously from Prestige Range BUT it was top of range BMW 1-Series M version ... A Superb bonus ^
Booked BA flight AMS-LGW 4 night weekend Fri-Mon hire and added Avis car, group D/E eg Vauxhall Astra when booking my flight.
At LGW I received BMW 1-Series obviously from Prestige Range BUT it was top of range BMW 1-Series M version ... A Superb bonus ^
Mar 2, 2014, 7:36 pm
#2346
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,193
Best ever upgrade, could be a 1-off unlikely to repeat
Booked BA flight AMS-LGW 4 night weekend Fri-Mon hire and added Avis car, group D/E eg Vauxhall Astra when booking my flight.
At LGW I received BMW 1-Series obviously from Prestige Range BUT it was top of range BMW 1-Series M version ... A Superb bonus ^
Booked BA flight AMS-LGW 4 night weekend Fri-Mon hire and added Avis car, group D/E eg Vauxhall Astra when booking my flight.
At LGW I received BMW 1-Series obviously from Prestige Range BUT it was top of range BMW 1-Series M version ... A Superb bonus ^
Mar 2, 2014, 7:49 pm
#2347
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 196
Considering the 1 M coupe left production two years ago with only 6,000 built I doubt it's ever been in any rental fleet.
Mar 7, 2014, 7:15 pm
#2351
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 35
Location: LAX
Status: Preferred
Booked: Premium (7 day rental)
Received: BMW 528 (brand new with 100 miles) *assigned* through Avis Preferred Select & Go
Status: Preferred
Booked: Premium (7 day rental)
Received: BMW 528 (brand new with 100 miles) *assigned* through Avis Preferred Select & Go
Last edited by ivyesq2012; Mar 11, 2014 at 8:15 pm Reason: clarification
Mar 10, 2014, 3:39 am
#2353
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SYR
Programs: US/AA-Platinum, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Gold, AVIS-Presidents Club, National-Executive Elite
Posts: 2,755
Mar 10, 2014, 6:40 am
#2354
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: ORD
Programs: UA, AA, Marriott, National, Sixt
Posts: 749
Location: CLE
Status: Avis First
Booked: Full Size
Received: Option of Impala / Fusion / Rav4
Selected: Ford Escape
When I got to the airport, next to my name said, "Preferred Area" - no pre determined spot. Was offered one of the following - Impala; Fusion; or Rav4. When asked about upgrade - was reminded the terms & conditions that it is One Class Upgrade based on availability and that they didn't have many cars (could see PLENTY). Wanted space so asked for the Rav4. Checked it out - smelled like smoke & had 25k miles. In the Preferred Select & Go section, found a Ford Escape (6k miles). Went back to the lady and said I'll take the Escape. She showed me an angry face and while handing the keys to the Escape, said "You know usually there is a $15 up charge for those SUVs".
I wanted to say, 'then don't park it in the Preferred Select & Go section', but wanted to just get out of there. So didn't even say thanks and just left. Needless to say, Avis in Cleveland is pretty horrible!
Status: Avis First
Booked: Full Size
Received: Option of Impala / Fusion / Rav4
Selected: Ford Escape
When I got to the airport, next to my name said, "Preferred Area" - no pre determined spot. Was offered one of the following - Impala; Fusion; or Rav4. When asked about upgrade - was reminded the terms & conditions that it is One Class Upgrade based on availability and that they didn't have many cars (could see PLENTY). Wanted space so asked for the Rav4. Checked it out - smelled like smoke & had 25k miles. In the Preferred Select & Go section, found a Ford Escape (6k miles). Went back to the lady and said I'll take the Escape. She showed me an angry face and while handing the keys to the Escape, said "You know usually there is a $15 up charge for those SUVs".
I wanted to say, 'then don't park it in the Preferred Select & Go section', but wanted to just get out of there. So didn't even say thanks and just left. Needless to say, Avis in Cleveland is pretty horrible!
Mar 11, 2014, 2:15 pm
#2355
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 35
Booked a premium because price was better than full size. I noticed that my card had been charged and received the email below. I'm now an Avis First member (and need a long term rental in LA) and am hoping that after the 4 weeks max rental period is up on the BMW 528, I can book a full size, get the free upgrade to premium, and then convince them to let me keep the same 528 for another 4 weeks... Wishful thinking but depending on who I speak with, maybe it could happen. The 528 is an amazing car.
Welcome to LOS ANGELES AP CA.
Your BLACK BMW 528I V6 is ready. Go to parking space XXX in our Avis Preferred® area. (License plate # (CA) XXXXXXX; Rental Agreement # XXXXXXXXX)
Your rental document will be ready at the exit gate (because we're paperless now). Just show the agent your driver's license. And if the BMW is not exactly what you wanted, you can exchange or upgrade from our Avis Preferred Select & GoSM area.
As a valued Avis Preferred member, the vehicle designated for your reservation (as indicated above) will remain available for 2 hours after your reservation time OR 2 hours after your flight has arrived at the airport. If for any reason your arrival at the Avis Facility is delayed, we will be happy to assign you a different vehicle when you visit our Avis Preferred counter.